How to Turn Off the Rear Interior Light in a Golf?
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If the rear interior light in a Volkswagen Golf remains on and cannot be turned off, the reasons may include the switch not being turned off or a malfunction in the interior light switch. The precautions and methods to turn it off are as follows: Method to Turn Off the Rear Light in a Golf: Open the rear door of the car and sit in the middle of the rear seat. The switch for the rear interior light is located directly above, with three modes: ON (constant light), DOOR (light on when the door is open), and OFF (turn off). Adjust the switch to OFF to turn off the light. Precautions: If the light does not turn off when set to OFF, it indicates a malfunction in the rear interior light, possibly due to a damaged switch or wiring issues, requiring inspection and repair at a 4S shop. Normally, the rear light can be set to DOOR mode, which turns on when the door is opened and off when the door is closed, making it more convenient without frequent adjustments. If lighting is needed inside the car, switch to ON mode as needed, and return to DOOR mode afterward. However, in this mode, the light may take about 30 seconds to turn off after the door is closed.
I've driven a Golf before, and the issue with the rear interior light not turning off is really annoying. Common causes include the manual switch button getting stuck—that light is on the roof, so try pressing the switch quickly a few times to see if it resets. Another reason could be the door not being closed properly. The Golf's light is linked to the door sensor, so if the rear door isn't fully shut, the light stays on. Try reopening the door and closing it more firmly—that should turn it off. If that doesn’t work, check the fuse. There’s a small fuse box near the driver’s seat; open the cover and look for the small square fuse labeled "interior light" or "reading light." Pull it out to see if it’s blown—replacing it is pretty simple. The bulb could also be the issue—though Golf’s LED lights are durable, they can still wear out over time. If you can’t fix it yourself, don’t mess around—head straight to the dealership and let the technicians check the wiring and switch module to avoid draining the battery or causing safety risks. This isn’t something to delay—get it fixed early for peace of mind.
