why dont brake lights work

Asked by migration_sscapricew... Jun 15, 2008 at 11:20 AM about the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8T

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

all the lights work even the trunk brake light, but the brake lights on pumper dont come on

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littlehorn answered 16 years ago

Could also be the stop light switch mounted on the gas pedal.

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Andrew answered 16 years ago

It's is the brake light switch. It is a very common problem on 99-06 Volkswagens.

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Michael answered 16 years ago

check with the dealership, they had a recall on the brake light switch in my beetle, same problem.

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macgruber answered 6 years ago

im having the same issue.if it was this sensor thenwouldnt the 3rd brake light in the back window also not work? in my case the 3rd light was working but i installed a bulb in one of the rear brake lights as it didnt have one installed and now the 3rd light doesnt light up either,any ideas?

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