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Arts_1_8t
06-12-2006, 07:30 PM
drove home, backed in to my garage, noticed that my brake light were not on. not even the third one in the middle. anyways, just wondering if this is the fabled "Brake Light Switch" symptom? gonna check my bulbs just in case, but it seems more likely that its the brake switch.
01rdGOLF
06-12-2006, 07:31 PM
yup... brake light switch took..
very common on the golfs.
I replaced mine 2x
Arts_1_8t
06-12-2006, 07:35 PM
great...thanks for the info. any ideas on the cost on one of these? and is it easy to install?
Arts_1_8t
06-12-2006, 07:38 PM
wasn't there a recall on these? i didnt' get a recall notice though
Arts_1_8t
06-12-2006, 07:44 PM
wow, i just answered my own question

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1158315
huitzi
06-12-2006, 07:51 PM
check your fuses
Arts_1_8t
06-12-2006, 07:55 PM
fuses? driver side, which one?
huitzi
06-12-2006, 08:01 PM
i dont know exactly which one let me check........
Arts_1_8t
06-12-2006, 08:14 PM
vortex has it at fuse 13, i think...
huitzi
06-12-2006, 08:15 PM
vortex has it at fuse 13, i think...

yeah thats what i got
karl
06-12-2006, 08:19 PM
brake light switch is like $15 and its an easy fix
huitzi
06-12-2006, 08:23 PM
brake light switch is like $15 and its an easy fix

but are you sure thats what it is?
karl
06-12-2006, 08:28 PM
vag-com would let you know for sure....my traction control light wouldnt go off when mine took a poop
01rdGOLF
06-12-2006, 08:34 PM
More then likely, if you have not replaced your brake light switch, that is the problem.
:D
joe18tbo112
06-12-2006, 08:43 PM
car doesn't always through a code for a brake light switch failure. if it does through a code, you will most likely have an epc light or traction control off light. art... i have an extra one if you need it.
Arts_1_8t
06-12-2006, 09:17 PM
checked fuse 13, its fine. thanks guys for your help, pretty sure its the brake switch, its never been replaced. joel, if i have a problem, i'll give you call...thanks dood! :tup:
1bar
06-13-2006, 09:22 AM
i have the same prob but just with 1 bulb i checked the light and the conection both are good so?
FunktasticVR6
06-17-2006, 08:52 PM
Probably a fuse, because brake light switches almost always make ur brake lights stay on, and if u have an automatic, you won't be able to get it outta park-- unless u know the trick to it, lol.
scottd1975
06-17-2006, 09:05 PM
my prob was the switch and its fixed.. thanks guys for the help