Flashligt in the trunk flashes randomly

[wertok]

Since a couple of weeks I have noticed that from time to time something flashes in the trunk of the car. Yesterday we noticed that it is the trunklight (flashlight) that blinks. Now it flashes more frequently. We tried to remove it and put it back, but the problem remain. Anyone that have experienced the same problem? How did you solve it?

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[TyreTread]

Yes, mine does the same. No idea why or how to stop it though.

[mrwee]

Worn out batteries? (so the blinking is a kind of battery alarm)

[ashfan]

Tailgate not closing properly or faulty switch causing the light to flicker?

[wertok]

It may be the batteries I opened the light now and it is 3 rechargeable AAA so its easy to change.

I dont think its the switch in that case it would show up in in display that its open. I do not see aything indicating the hatch to be open.

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[superbdreams]

Have you fitted Led bulbs in the tailgate?

Does this happen in daylight when the boot has been open for 5 minutes or so.

IS it flashing slowly or strobing (fast flashing)?

[wertok]

No leds fitted on the car. At first I think it was when I put it in reverse but at that time I was not sure what it was.

Only times we have seen it is when it is dark, but it may be that its only natural that its not showing in the daylight.

Its not strobing the last day we saw it there was like 20 sec between the flashings.

Last night I took the flashlight inside and it has been with me for like 6-7 hours now and not a single flash. So it seems to flash because of some signal from the car. It is strange.

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[superbdreams]

was going to suggest a short circuit diode in the tailgate courtesy lights but your symptoms do not fit, stumped sorry.

[kalnak]

Had the same problem on mine. Told the workshop and they changed the flashlight and hasnt flashed anymore.

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[renzema]

Having a very similar problem. Played with the car a bit while waiting for my wife's train. For me, it seems to somehow be linked to switching from reverse to first (manual). But it doesn't happen every time. Can't quite figure out what triggers it. Just a flash for a fraction of a second - like a camera flash.

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[jonnie5]

Dbus gremlins

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[johnmor]

Mine does the same, i was puzzled for while, couldnt work it out, but its the torch, very random, ill try changing the batteries

[kalnak]

Already replied to this earlier.

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Edited 4 February, 2014 by kalnak

[williamshatnerspants]

Same issue here, only happens (or is noticed) when putting the DSG in reverse, and only a flash or two. I reckon it could be power to reversing lights trigger it, but not sure how to check. Maybe put a multimeter on the torch contacts and see if they increase when car is put in reverse?