Reply With QuoteBrake pedal switch has carked it.
Volkswagen Fan
This afternoon I backed up a mates driveway(steep one) to unload some tools. When we finished I noticed my brake lights were on. When I drove back home my glow plug light was flashing! I have no idea where to start. I guess the only thing I did out of the ordinary was pull the handbrake on a lot harder than normal. Any ideas?
Ultimate Dubber
Brake pedal switch has carked it.
'07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
'01 Beetle 2.0
Volkswagen Fan
OK thanks...... and the glow plug light?Originally Posted by Umai Naa!!
Volkswagen Fan
I just disconnected the brake pedal switch and the lights went off. Thank you Umai! The glow plug light still flashes when the engine is running though.... weird that they would both happen at the same time??? I'd better call Jimmy, she's due for a service anyway.
Cheers,
Sherwy.
Dubber
Its the same fault, ecu is registering the fault for the brake switch and showing glow light as fault recognition, change the switch and clear fault ( it will have an implausable brake light switch fault). Happy Days.
Volkswagenist
Do I get the impression here that the brake switch fault causes the Glow plug light to come on or is it just that the same warning light is used for multiple warnings from different components ??
Ultimate Dubber
Glow Plug light is the same as a Check Engine light in a petrol car.
The fault for the brake light switch is logged in a few ECUs, including the engine.
'07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
'01 Beetle 2.0
Volkswagen Fan
Thank you all. I picked up a new switch from Austal at Newstead today. The van is now over at Auto extra's at Herston having a new rear seat fitted so I''ll have to wait to fit the new brake switch. Thanks again.
Sherwy.
Volkswagen Fan
Replaced the switch and all good. Glow plug light disappeared immediately. New seat and window look great too!
Cheers,
Sherwy.
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