Faulty brake light switch...and fix :)

[MK4Golf]

So I have been having issues with my brake lights that I only noticed the other night. They either werent coming on or just flashing and then going off. As much as I realise brake lights are an optional extra and are there to solely enhance the visual appearance of the rear of the car I still prefer them.

I did some research and came across this link which explains he Mk4 has had a recall on the switch and explains how to replace it. Being a Sunday I thought instead of waiting I will just try and fix it. I sprayed the sh*t out of it with contact cleaner and BOOM they work perfectly now. This is a link anyway for anyone that wants to replace theirs or is having issues but before replacing try the simple contact cleaner on both sections of the switch

VWVortex.com - DIY - Installing a new brake light switch (without breaking it!)

[grtuned]

That brake switch in the link is an old type. They have been superseded long ago!!! Not all info is correct regarding switch installation if your buying a genuine type.


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