EPC light on - brake light no worky

[wrenton]

Hello,

My EPC light has been intermittently on and been told my brake lights aren't illuminating. I've read a few topics suggesting the two are related but various fixes.

Anyone able to confirm if it's something for certain? Or do I need to get it checked by a garage at huge cost?! Any checks I can do?

[mattkh]

Any checks I can do?

Hi
You can change the brake light switch first and see if the brake lights light up.

[wrenton]

Thanks for your reply.

Any idea if a complete novice can do this relatively easily?

[mattkh]

Hi
I havent done it on a Golf yet, but apparently it is doable.
The switch sits above the back of the brake pedal and to get to it is just a case of removing a few screws holding the plastic panel.

[Wayne]

Brakes is 99% certain to be a faulty switch, easy enough to change.

[wrenton]

Thank you very much! I'm going to give it a go shortly.

Appreciate the fast replies 

[richw911]

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

[wrenton]

Thanks for the link - that VW Vortex link is particularly useful.

I've not fitted the new switch cos the first time I tried the EPC was out but lights not working - assume I broke it.

Oddly, I put the old switch back and the lights went on permanently with no EPC light - a bit of mucking around and it was working with the old switch.

Wish me luck.