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Genuine used Volkswagen Transporter T5 Left Rear Tail Light Bulb Holder / Lamp Carrier, removed from a 2004 VW Transporter T5.
This is the internal bulb carrier that fits into the rear left tail lamp assembly and holds the rear light bulbs while providing the electrical connection between the bulbs and vehicle wiring.
Part Number: 7H0945257A
VW OE Number: 7H0 945 257 A
Part Type: Rear Tail Light Bulb Holder / Lamp Carrier
Position: Rear Left
Vehicle Side: N/S – Passenger Side on UK RHD vehicles
Application: Rear tail lamp assembly
Condition: Genuine used Volkswagen part
Compatibility
Suitable for selected:
* Volkswagen Transporter T5 – approximately 2003–2010
* Volkswagen Caravelle T5 – approximately 2003–2010
* Volkswagen Multivan T5 – approximately 2003–2010
* Selected T5 camper / conversion models using the same rear lamp system
Designed for the early T5 rear light assembly, including applications using the rear lamp with an amber/yellow indicator section.
Technical Information
The bulb carrier mounts inside the rear lamp housing and provides the mounting points and electrical contacts for the rear lighting bulbs.
Depending on vehicle specification, the rear lamp assembly operates functions including:
* Rear position / tail light
* Brake light
* Direction indicator
* Reverse or rear fog lighting depending on side and vehicle specification
The carrier connects to the vehicle rear-light wiring loom and distributes power through its integrated electrical contact tracks to the individual bulbs.
A damaged or corroded carrier can cause several lighting functions to stop working even when the bulbs themselves are serviceable.
Rear Lighting System Information
Part number 7H0945257A is associated with the left-hand rear lamp bulb carrier on early Volkswagen Transporter T5 vehicles.
It is not normally the complete external tail lamp lens/housing.
If replacing a complete rear light, check whether you require:
* Outer lamp housing / lens
* Bulb carrier
* Wiring connector
* Bulbs
These components may be supplied separately.
Common Symptoms / Reasons for Replacement
Replacement may be required if the original carrier has:
* Corroded electrical contacts
* Burnt or overheated bulb terminals
* Damaged bulb sockets
* Broken plastic mounting points
* Intermittent rear lights
* Brake light not operating
* Indicator not operating correctly
* Rear light warning on the dashboard
* Poor connection caused by moisture inside the lamp
* Damage following rear lamp or body impact
Important Diagnostic Information
Before replacing the bulb carrier, check:
* Rear light bulbs
* Wiring connector
* Earth connection
* Wiring loom condition
* Lamp housing for water ingress
* Electrical contacts for corrosion or heat damage
A lighting fault can sometimes be caused by the bulb, connector or wiring rather than the carrier itself.
Installation
Direct replacement for the correct factory-fit rear lamp assembly.
Installation normally involves accessing the rear lamp, disconnecting the electrical connector and releasing the bulb carrier from the lamp housing.
No specialist programming should normally be required.
Programming / Coding
No coding or programming is normally required.
Once installed correctly with suitable bulbs and electrical connections, the rear lighting system should operate through the vehicle’s existing wiring.
Important Compatibility Note
Please compare part number 7H0945257A with your original part before ordering.
Also compare:
* Electrical connector
* Bulb layout
* Carrier shape
* Mounting points
* Rear lamp design
* Vehicle production year
Volkswagen used different rear lamp assemblies depending on production date, body configuration and lighting specification, so matching the OE number is strongly recommended.
Condition
Genuine used Volkswagen part.
May show normal cosmetic marks, dust or signs of previous use consistent with age.
Please inspect the listing photographs carefully for exact condition, connector type and mounting points.
An ideal genuine replacement for a damaged, corroded or faulty VW Transporter T5 left rear tail light bulb holder / lamp carrier.
Placement on Vehicle: Left
Brand: Vw