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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: jmsheahan on 06 June 2011, 16:28

Title: Brake lights not working
Post by: jmsheahan on 06 June 2011, 16:28
Posting this on behalf of a friend. Basically he has no brake lights but the rear window one is working. Both bulbs are new, fuse is fine. Guessing the switch is ok if the window one is working.

Any ideas appreciated
Title: Re: Brake lights not working
Post by: Rhyso on 06 June 2011, 16:29
Brake light switch

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=122096.0
Title: Re: Brake lights not working
Post by: jmsheahan on 06 June 2011, 16:34
Quote from: Rhyso on 06 June 2011, 16:29
Brake light switch

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=122096.0

Does the rear window light work on a separate circuit then? Had considered the switch but thought they would all be out if that went?
Title: Re: Brake lights not working
Post by: Rhyso on 06 June 2011, 16:37
Quote from: jmsheahan on 06 June 2011, 16:34
Quote from: Rhyso on 06 June 2011, 16:29
Brake light switch

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=122096.0

Does the rear window light work on a separate circuit then? Had considered the switch but thought they would all be out if that went?

Don't think so but it does tend to be a sign that the switch has failed.  You could try removing it and cleaning it up but for £10 its worth replacing  :smiley:
Title: Re: Brake lights not working
Post by: jmsheahan on 06 June 2011, 16:44
Cheers Rhyso, will give it a go.
Title: Re: Brake lights not working
Post by: jmsheahan on 07 June 2011, 18:36
Changed the switch with a genuine one today - brake lights still not working other than the boot window one.

Got power at the fusebox and switch but nothing at the brake light bulbs. Any more suggestions of things to check? Cheers!
Title: Re: Brake lights not working
Post by: Rhyso on 07 June 2011, 20:09
Quote from: jmsheahan on 07 June 2011, 18:36
Changed the switch with a genuine one today - brake lights still not working other than the boot window one.

Got power at the fusebox and switch but nothing at the brake light bulbs. Any more suggestions of things to check? Cheers!

Oops sorry mate  :sad:

How do the contacts on the bulb holders themselves look??  Sometimes they can corrode  :undecided:
Title: Re: Brake lights not working
Post by: jmsheahan on 08 June 2011, 00:26
Cracked it - turned out to be a dodgy connection after all on one of the holders.

Thanks for your help  :smiley: