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Old 01-09-2006, 11:51 AM
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Nope.

Mine failed its MOT for being like that.
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New bulb or possibly bulb holder... simple fix more than likely.
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But with bulbs isnt it just it either works or doesnt, not half on like that Headlighs are fine by the way, so i think that rules out the bulb holder?
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bulb holder might of came out of place
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Gotta check all the levels under the bonnet later so ill have a butchers at it

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on the mk6 the sidelights come on with dim dip, not on their own.

when you turn to lights full on they will go a bit brighter again.

and of course full beam.

basically your drivers side bulb has gone, take it out to check, but 99% sure its just that.

its also best to replace the bulds as a pair, as they can be different shades and that is also an MOT failure
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Originally Posted by fudgeass
on the mk6 the sidelights come on with dim dip, not on their own.

when you turn to lights full on they will go a bit brighter again.

and of course full beam.

basically your drivers side bulb has gone, take it out to check, but 99% sure its just that.

its also best to replace the bulds as a pair, as they can be different shades and that is also an MOT failure
cheers matey, if nothings loose/moved then ill get a couple of side light bulbs and whack those in
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