05 plate vw passat

[Jason donaldson]

Hi guys have a problem with rear lights I turn them on with the switch and then they come on then turn off within 5 secs I have replaced the headlight switch which operates the lights and still the same any help

[Volkswagen Owners Club]

Try looking under the carpet on the passenger footwell side, there is usually a control unit in there which fills with water and causes issues like this