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#1 of 73 Brake lights by reb4 Jan 29, 2007 (12:40 pm)
I have a 99 Passat Brake lights are not working, but center strip is. Replaced bulbs & fuse Could it be switch? Is center strip on a different circuit? Check engine light came on recently and then went out. Any ideas before I have to spend a fortune at the dealer? Replies to this message: 3screwsloose (Feb 03, 2007 10:48 am) harman2 (Mar 12, 2007 10:20 pm) 3screwsloose (Apr 09, 2007 7:03 pm) 3screwsloose (Apr 18, 2007 7:03 pm) and 1 more...
#2 of 73 Re: Brake lights [reb4] by 3screwsloose Feb 03, 2007 (10:48 am)
Replying to: reb4 (Jan 29, 2007 12:40 pm) Probably not the switch, not likely to have 2 switches for the brake lights. Could be a bad ground, but more likely to be the bulbholder ( melted ), causing bad contact or maybe even wires melted near the bulbholder connector or inside the bulbholder. Make sure to use correct bulbs ( not too bright/hot ) as they can be the cause for such a failure. I replaced my '02 headlight bulbs w/Silverstar bulbs and had to repair both the wires to both my low beam bulbs bulbholder connectors ( melted ), won't do that again - $40 for bulbs that in theory could have caused me to replace the entire headlight ass'y - VW doesn't offer a repair part for the melted connector - I got mine at a M-B dealer. But that is a headlight, not a brake light. Replies to this message: harman2 (Mar 12, 2007 10:20 pm) 3screwsloose (Apr 09, 2007 7:03 pm) 3screwsloose (Apr 18, 2007 7:03 pm) 3screwsloose (Apr 19, 2007 6:27 pm)
#3 of 73 Re: Brake lights [3screwsloose] by harman2 Mar 12, 2007 (10:20 pm)
Replying to: 3screwsloose (Feb 03, 2007 10:48 am) Hello 3screwsloose,   I had the exact same problem as you with the melted headlight and I am currently trying to find a way to fix it. You said you got yours at an M-B dealer. Would it be possible for you to send me more information about that. I am currently at a loss as to how to fix it. I'm just wondering what part I should get and where to get it. If you have the part # that would be great. Thanks so much! Replies to this message: 3screwsloose (Apr 09, 2007 7:03 pm) 3screwsloose (Apr 18, 2007 7:03 pm) 3screwsloose (Apr 19, 2007 6:27 pm)
#4 of 73 Brake lights stay on after car is off by ajdimmick03pas Mar 23, 2007 (11:00 am)
I have a '03 passat with 80k miles. For the second time now, my brake lights stay illuminated when i get out of the car. I spoke with a tech for VW, and she seemed to think it was the mechanism attached to the brake pedal.   Has anyone else had this issue? Or how did you fix it? Cost? Thoughts Replies to this message: 600kgolfgt (Mar 24, 2007 7:25 am)
#5 of 73 Re: Brake lights stay on after car is off [ajdimmick03pas] by 600kgolfgt Mar 24, 2007 (7:25 am)
Replying to: ajdimmick03pas (Mar 23, 2007 11:00 am) What your VW tech is trying to say:   It's your brake light switch. I had it replaced on my wife's 03 Passat, and that fixed the problem.   The brake light switch is tied into your car's ABS system, as well as the cruise control. If you see a yellow triangular light in your instrument panel or your cruise control system won't engage, it's definitely the brake light switch (approx. $50 to replace).   I had the same switch replaced on my 2003 Wolfsburg Jetta due to a factory recall.
#6 of 73 Re: Brake lights [harman2] by 3screwsloose Apr 09, 2007 (7:03 pm)
Replying to: harman2 (Mar 12, 2007 10:20 pm) I just came back and saw your message. I will get the info to you.
#7 of 73 Re: Brake lights [harman2] by 3screwsloose Apr 18, 2007 (7:03 pm)
Replying to: harman2 (Mar 12, 2007 10:20 pm) Sorry about the long wait, we had a death and that took me out of the loop. Anyway here is the dope. This will work for H7 bulbs, it is a new connector/bulbholder that replaces the melted plastic housing ( connector ) and melted wires. I will send you a VIN later as I forgot it at work. You may need it to order thru M-B as they may be trying to limit their use by non M-B owners. You will need part number 210 820 00 13 - quantity 1 for each light bulb. Also, you will need 002 546 14 41 - quantity 2 for each bulb. Double both quantities for both headlights. Basically you just cut off the old plastic connectors and splice in new ones without having to replace the entire headlight. The second part number is a solder/heat shrink repair tube connector that you use to join ( solder ) the wires together from the new connector to the wires you cut in your headlight. You will need a heat gun to get the solder tubes hot enough to melt and shrink the tubing. Just cut the old wires a little behind the melted portions and join the new connector/wires with the solder connectors. Tuck in the wires and install the covers on the rear of the headlights and you are done. Not too difficult if you take it one step at a time. A heat gun is essential, not a cigarette lighter. It blows hot air like a hair dryer, but much more hot. Don't melt the wires or your skin. Be careful around the paint too. Good luck and I will get the VIN for you to use when ordering. Replies to this message: 3screwsloose (Apr 19, 2007 6:27 pm)
#8 of 73 brake reality check by sheep1 Apr 19, 2007 (6:05 am)
I think that I am being ripped off by my dealer. only 88,000 km and they tell me i need all new tires and brakes AGAIN. Is this normal? I have the front brakes redone at 60,000 and rear at 35,000 and now they say the rear need redoing. is this normal? thanks for any input. the car is on the hoist waiting my 'go ahead'
#9 of 73 Re: Brake lights [3screwsloose] by 3screwsloose Apr 19, 2007 (6:27 pm)
Replying to: 3screwsloose (Apr 18, 2007 7:03 pm) Hey here is the VIN you will probably need to order the headligt repair parts. It will work with H7 bulbs. You may have to transfer the metal retainer from your old connector to the new part. Good luck! WDBJF65F8WA653941
#10 of 73 ABS light on by carbuzz9000 Apr 21, 2007 (7:51 pm)
Hello,   I just bought a 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLX. The other day I left work in a hurry. I must admit that I drove my car pretty hard that day having fun with the car, accelerating and breaking hard. Before driving into my driveway I noticed that the ABS light was on. There is no indication that anything is wrong with the breaks other than the light being on. I have almost new break pads, the engine and emergency brake lights are not on, and no noise coming from the breaks.   One thing that sticks out in my mind is that I work at a place that is right next to a saw dust collection facility that blows saw dust everywhere when it gets windy.   Could it be the dust or my driving habits? What would cause the ABS lights to turn on considering there are no symptoms with the breaks?

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