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Why does my 2003 Volkswagen jetta have no brake lights when you step on the pedal?
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∙ 13y ago
Two things, one the brake light switch needs to be replaced, it sits on top of the brake pedal. There is a recall for this switch for free, called an N4 recall. If you have not had this done then do so. The last thing thing is you have some bulbs out. They are single filament bulbs.
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