most brake switches have a method to adjust the position of the switch. check to see. it it dose, make the adjustment, and continue adjusting until the problem is resolved. the other possiblity is that the mounting bracket for the switch was bent at some point. hope it helps. duboff
Pull out on the headlight switch to turn on the fog lights.
Check the brake light switch. This can cause the brake lights to go out. There have been a couple of recalls on the 2001 for this exact problem. Contact your local VW dealer and have the switch replaced.
If this question isn't allready answered, I have a 2001 VW Beetle, there might be a dial type switch on the left of the dash for the lights, turn lights on and pull switch out to turn on fog lights.
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a crappy car. my 99 beetle has the same problem. brake light switch new, bulbs and fuses new. brake lights just work whenever the heck they want. this is one of the many reasons my car has a for sale sign in the window. good luck.
Pull out on the light switch when you have turned it to the right to turn on the lights.
On the dash to the right of the steering wheel. Pull out for lights.
IT'S WHERE YOUR HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS PULL OUT ON IT PUSH ON IT TO TURN OFF
The parking lights are turned on when the headlights are on and you pull out on the light switch. The parking lights cannot be turned on by themselves.
Pull out slightly on the headlight switch. If the fog lights do not respond you need to replace the switch.
Switch on brake pedal needs tightened replaced, or switch for lights needs tightened or replaced.
the brake switch at the pedal is stuck or out of adjustment.