W reg landrover, freelander

This fuse is no.2 in the fuse box above the pedals and it should be a 15 amp.If you plugged a trailer in then check those electrics or check your brake light switch on the brake pedal.

1. Check the bulbs to see if they are out. If out, replace.
2. check the bulbs for any water damage. If bulbs go out often, this might be the problem (the water, that is). You can always use Bulb Grease to help keep the socket and such clean and protected.
3. If the bulbs are good and the connection is good, then check the fuses. I couldn't figure out which one was for the brakes, but check them all. A burnt out fuse is pretty clear, usually. The metal part is broken/burned. You can also use a fuse indicator to see if the fuse is good.
4. If the fuses are good or you replaced the fuses and you still have the problem...there is a switch at the brake peddle under the dashboard. I know this is true for Golf 2000 with manual transmission. I don't know about automatics. Unscrew the dashboard (it took three 3 screws and an odd screw driver). Crawl under and you will see something mounted above the petal that either has 2 or 4 wires attached to it. That's the switch. Give the switch a good 90degree turn to the LEFT and it should be good to go.

Note: If you take the switch out of the mounting, the brake lights should be ON. If the lights do not turn on, then it might be the electrical system and only my mechanic can help you with that. He's the one who pointed me to the switch. So if you are in LA and need a good Volkswagen mechanic, let me know.

I hope this helps.

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