Passat Brake light unit

[martin1810]

Andy. When you put the brakes on do the passenger brake and high level brake light come on. If they do it means the fault is only between the drivers side bulb and the previous connector. Are you absolutely sure you don't have 12v when the pedal is pressed.

[martin1810]

hi I have the same problem on my 04 estate (tdi 130) did you find the route of the problem? Its mot time for me soon and I can see some blue scotch lock connectors comming out to play soon if I cant find the source of the fault!!

Have you lost both brake lighs and the high level light. That's the brake switch. Lost a single unit ? Use a test light to ensure you have power when the pedal is pressed. No power....look for a wire fault. Got power look carefully at the bulb holder.

[AndyGlos]

Andy. When you put the brakes on do the passenger brake and high level brake light come on. If they do it means the fault is only between the drivers side bulb and the previous connector. Are you absolutely sure you don't have 12v when the pedal is pressed.

I've just checked again Martin, now I don't have 12v..... I'm really scratching my head now.

[martin1810]

Are the other brake lights working. If they are you need to trace the wire back to the previous connector and test for 12v there.