An intermittent issue with the half glass window at the top is also effected also by these wires, 2004 R5, only opens when the main tailgate is halfway open, not in any other position, just replaced all four of the struts, tested all the switches and the same loom that you have repaired will effect the two rear internal lights left and right and also power to the top half glass opening switch and all wires need to be extended, very good explanation, and video, thank you
Exact problem here, all wires completely destroyed. I have version with reverse camera, so camera dead, tailwindow dead, middle brake light dead, tailgate lights not light up, and computer dont recognize when tailgate is open. Going to fix it soon. I hope there are camera cables here too. Thank you for this video, that was amazingly helpful!
Did you put the plastic trim covering back (that snaps on the hinge) on after you repaired the wires or did you leave as is? I cant seem to find a way to reconnect the backing properly and I think it is funneling water into the headliner during carwashes and heavy rain. I already cleaned out the water drain in this area so I know that is not the problem. I didn't know if the plastic conduit/trim cover serves any other purpose besides aesthetics.
I did put the plastic trim back on. It’s not perfect and I’ve had no water issues. I’d say double check the rear washer fluid hose to make sure that’s not the issue, then look at any rubber sealing around the area. After that, I’d go to the moonroof and or drainage hose for possible clogs
Hey there, I have this exact problem with my 2006 Touareg. Does it matter which tiny brown wire is connected to which? It looks like there are two identical tiny brown wires and two identical large brown wires. I am going to solder the wires but I want to make sure everything is correct before I do. The wires were completely snapped when I pulled the tape off so I have no way of knowing which was connected to which. Also, how did you fix the pipe for the rear window washer? Did it have to be replaced or is there a way to reconnect it?
Hey! I just matched the large browns together and the small together. Doesn’t matter which ones specifically. You should be able to grab a small inner plastic tube piece to connect the wiper fluid tube at a local auto spot. Good luck!
@@simpleauto3863 Soldered the wires together and now my Third Brake Light, Defogger, and Hatch Glass release work perfectly! Very helpful video, thank you.
An intermittent issue with the half glass window at the top is also effected also by these wires, 2004 R5, only opens when the main tailgate is halfway open, not in any other position, just replaced all four of the struts, tested all the switches and the same loom that you have repaired will effect the two rear internal lights left and right and also power to the top half glass opening switch and all wires need to be extended, very good explanation, and video, thank you
Exact problem here, all wires completely destroyed. I have version with reverse camera, so camera dead, tailwindow dead, middle brake light dead, tailgate lights not light up, and computer dont recognize when tailgate is open. Going to fix it soon. I hope there are camera cables here too. Thank you for this video, that was amazingly helpful!
Did you put the plastic trim covering back (that snaps on the hinge) on after you repaired the wires or did you leave as is? I cant seem to find a way to reconnect the backing properly and I think it is funneling water into the headliner during carwashes and heavy rain. I already cleaned out the water drain in this area so I know that is not the problem. I didn't know if the plastic conduit/trim cover serves any other purpose besides aesthetics.
I did put the plastic trim back on. It’s not perfect and I’ve had no water issues. I’d say double check the rear washer fluid hose to make sure that’s not the issue, then look at any rubber sealing around the area. After that, I’d go to the moonroof and or drainage hose for possible clogs
Hey there, I have this exact problem with my 2006 Touareg. Does it matter which tiny brown wire is connected to which? It looks like there are two identical tiny brown wires and two identical large brown wires. I am going to solder the wires but I want to make sure everything is correct before I do. The wires were completely snapped when I pulled the tape off so I have no way of knowing which was connected to which. Also, how did you fix the pipe for the rear window washer? Did it have to be replaced or is there a way to reconnect it?
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I just matched the large browns together and the small together. Doesn’t matter which ones specifically. You should be able to grab a small inner plastic tube piece to connect the wiper fluid tube at a local auto spot. Good luck!
@@simpleauto3863 Soldered the wires together and now my Third Brake Light, Defogger, and Hatch Glass release work perfectly! Very helpful video, thank you.
@@alexmchale4051I was going to ask. As my 3rd brake, glass and defrost do not work.