License plate lights

2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
116,000 MILES • 2.5L • 5 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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REDA MOXLEY
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Hi,
I changed the bulbs, the lights still no on. I was told by AAMCO that there is a problem in a electric circuit. They want $100.00 plus.
How much would the repair be?

Thank You
Aug 30, 2017 at 6:47 PM
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STEVE W.
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Very hard to say what it could cost as it all depends on what the actual cause is. A bad ground at the light would take less to repair than if it is a broken wire halfway up front.
This vehicle further complicates that as there are two different control systems depending on what time it was built.

One item you can check before you go there. If this is an early build car (before May of 2005) there may be a simple solution. Check the fuse panel on the left side of the dash. You are looking for fuse number 4, it is a 5 amp fuse and it powers the license plate lights.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse
Aug 30, 2017 at 8:02 PM