ABS and ESP light has come on, brake lights not working?

[jimbob79]

Hi there,

i have a 53 plate B6 1.8t, which I've owned for a couple weeks now.. The ABS and ESP light came on earlier, I read on another thread that the first thing to check should be brake lights which I thought odd, however to my surprise all 3 brake lights appear to not be working.. Have checked all the fuses which are all ok.

My question is do I need to replace the brake switch on top of the brake pedal? If so, is it an easy enough job and how much are they?

Any help would be appreciated..

cheers

Jim

 

[quattrojames]

Yes it will be the switch.

PM me and I will email you a pdf detailing how to do it.

 

[jimbob79]

Cheers for the quick reply, jws_sanders@hotmail.com

That's awesome, thanks in advance👍

 

[jimbob79]

Hi Quattrojames,


Think you've sent the wrong link. The link you have sent takes me to my post.

Cheers
Jim

 

[quattrojames]

I haven't sent you a link yet!

I think thats a system generated email because you've subscribed to your post!!

Will email you now.

 

[jimbob79]

Haha.. Yeah ur right.. Sorry bud.. Thanks again..

 

[jimbob79]

Just received, I'll pick the part up tomorrow and give it a bash. Is it worth getting from the main dealer or someone like eurocarparts? Thanks again for quick response..

Jim

 

[jase0851]

Last time I replaced one it took 5 minutes and the switch was 14 quid from vagparts

 

[Pedro07]

Hi I got this issue James could you send me the PDF my email add is peteroshea@hotmail.co.uk thanks

 

[pauldazzle]

N.B. The new VAG switches don't require the pedal to be depressed, just insert & turn the whole switch clockwise till it clicks. The click is the lock disengaging, if it doesn't click it won't work.