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

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

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

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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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