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Jun 9, 2009 | 09:44 AM

SgtRod

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Tail light fuse

I recently noticed I have a tail light out. This is the Inner right one. It lights up when the car is on park but when I hit the brakes it doesnt light up.

This is an 06 A6. I would like to check the fuse. Can anyone PLEASE tell me exactly WHICH fuse this is and WHERE it is??

Sorry if this is a stupid question. The manual wasn't very clear.
I wouldn't want to get a ticket

Thank you !!!

Last edited by SgtRod; Jun 9, 2009 at 10:20 AM.

Jun 9, 2009 | 12:34 PM

SgtRod

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With my luck, there probably isn't a fuse and I look like an idiot...

Anyone??

Jun 9, 2009 | 02:54 PM

07MontRedcp

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Originally Posted by SgtRod

With my luck, there probably isn't a fuse and I look like an idiot...

Anyone??

You're only half an idiot.

There is a fuse in the under hood fuse block. It is fuse #5 and is called STOP/B/U/LAMPS. If you had stopped to think about it, you would have realized that it was unlikely that there would be a fuse for only one tail light. Therefore, there is a problem with the bulb, it's socket or wiring. If the fuse was blown then all the stop lights and back up lights would be out.
PS: Everybody starts from zero. Doesn't mean they are idiots.

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Jun 9, 2009 | 02:58 PM

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You might first want to check the bulb (3057 - dual filament) to see if one of the filaments has burned out.
You can check/replace the bulb with the following instructions:

Jun 9, 2009 | 04:19 PM

calemasters

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Thank you !!!

As another suggestion, you may want to inspect for water damage at the C455 connector. This connector is located behind the right rear tail lamp. If it has any moisture or damage dry out the connector, repair any damaged terminals, route the connector so thay you stop the water intrusion. You may also want to coat connector terminals with a dielectric grease to prevent future corrosion.