# Jetta turn signal, back-up lights **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** jetta\ **Created:** [September 13, 2007, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-turn-signal-back-up-lights/4543 "2007-09-13T14:52:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![knarf11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dbc845/32.png) [@knarf11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knarf11)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-turn-signal-back-up-lights/4543/1 "2007-09-13T14:52:19Z")
Hi everyone! On my '95 Jetta, the front left turn signal and the back-up lights don’t work. The rear left turn signal works, blinking quickly. What could be the problem here? According to the fuse layouts I’ve seen on the web, they shouldn’t be on the same fuse. Thanks, F ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-turn-signal-back-up-lights/4543/2 "2007-09-13T17:14:50Z")
I suspect two problems. First the brake light switch and a burned out turn signal lamp. ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2007, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-turn-signal-back-up-lights/4543/3 "2007-09-14T01:43:04Z")
Joseph, I think you may ahve mis-read the post. He said no ‘back-up’ lights. ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2007, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-turn-signal-back-up-lights/4543/4 "2007-09-14T01:43:56Z")
Arrrgh, that’s supposed to read ‘have’. ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2007, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-turn-signal-back-up-lights/4543/5 "2007-09-14T01:45:49Z")
Your back up light problem may be due to a faulty switch where the tranny shifter makes contact when you shift to reverse. ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2007, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-turn-signal-back-up-lights/4543/6 "2007-09-14T01:47:19Z")
The fuse panel cover should tell you the location of the fuse you want. ---
**Author:** ![cappy208](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cappy208/32/31_2.png) [@cappy208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cappy208)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2007, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-turn-signal-back-up-lights/4543/7 "2007-09-14T02:50:05Z")
two separate issues. 1. change the front bulb on the turn signal. 2. the switch on the tranmission would be the first place to check if the key is on, and there are no back up lights. are you certain you have the key ON in the run position when you are checking the back up lights? ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Cadalzo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@Ed\_Cadalzo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Cadalzo)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2007, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-turn-signal-back-up-lights/4543/8 "2007-09-14T02:57:25Z")
How about chking all of the light bulbs first, I do believe it would be easier. ---
**Author:** ![knarf11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dbc845/32.png) [@knarf11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knarf11)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2007, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-turn-signal-back-up-lights/4543/9 "2007-09-15T19:36:16Z")
Hi everyone! Thanks for these answers. I actually replaced the bulbs already, that doesn’t seem to be the problem. I also checked ALL the fuses, and they’re ok. Let me know if you have any more ideas. How can I distinguish between the remaining possible culprits? Best, F ---
**Author:** ![87\_Ranger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/f14d63/32.png) [@87\_Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/87_Ranger)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2007, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-turn-signal-back-up-lights/4543/10 "2007-09-16T00:03:37Z")
Do the emergency flashers work normally? ---
**Author:** ![87\_Ranger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/f14d63/32.png) [@87\_Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/87_Ranger)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2007, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-turn-signal-back-up-lights/4543/11 "2007-09-16T00:09:45Z")
And do the e-flashers use the same bulbs as the turn signals? ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2007, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-turn-signal-back-up-lights/4543/12 "2007-09-16T00:53:18Z")
This vehicle being 12+ years old now may be sporting bulb socket (ground) faults. Use a tester to ensure there is 12V getting to the bulb base. Are the bulb sockets a bit rusty or otherwise corroded? Also, check behind the sockets to ensure the wiring connections are solid.