At the end of the master cylinder. Probably the easiest way to gain accesss would be to remove the gas tank.
It is threaded into the master cylinder. If you can't reach from under, remove the fuel tank to expose the master cylinder and brake light switch.
The brake light switch is found behind the 1998 VW Beetles brake pedal. Reach it by removing the lower dash console to gain access to the nut holding the switch in place. Remove the nut then then the switch.
It is located behind the airbox on the left side of the engine compartment. It is setting back behind the brake master cylinder on the firewall.
The hood release lever on a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle is located to the left of the brake pedal, near the door. It resembles a handle which is pulled toward the rear of the vehicle to release.
They are located on the brake master cylinder. Vw joe. Have a great day
The problem is a faulty brake light switch and there is a recall for that concern. Contact your nearest VW Dealer for more information.
brake switch
Its under the motor
In a Classic Beetle, it's screwed into the master cylinder. New Beetles will have it in the vicinity of the brake pedal lever.
The brake switch is located on the brake master cylinder!
If pressing the brake pedal does not allow a 2002 VW Beetle to shift there a problem with the brake switch. The switch acts as a safety when shifting a vehicle and if it malfunctions the transmission will not be able to shift out of park.
Corroded brake wheel cylinder, or caliber, parking brake stuck.