Q: Constant fog light

asked by on June 18, 2016

VW Polo 2003 1.4 - fog light dash light constantly on when lights on. DS Rear cluster not functioning correctly, no brake/side lights, one light IS on, possibly fog @ 50%(?) - changed all bulbs, fuses and cluster plug... No change... Will go over a bump, everything functions fine for few journeys, another bump and problems again... Nobody can pinpoint issue :(

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