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I have a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta GL and my brake lights stay on at night when I use my lights at night

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I take it they switch off when u turn your lights off then? I would check to see if the double filament bulbs are in the correct way round. also check for corrosion in the bulbholder assembly and the plug

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Here are step by step instructions:
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  • Posted on Apr 30, 2009

SOURCE: BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON, EPC LIGHT ON

Call dealerto replace brake light switch, some of them were covered under warranty. They were **** and they replaced all of them.

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  • Posted on Aug 17, 2009

SOURCE: my epc light went on in my 2002 volkswagen jetta

Take it to the dealer, the EPC warning light - and even more the failsafe run which doesn't allow you drive faster than 20mph) is an indication of serious motor troubles. They can read the ECU faultcodes, which should be a good startingpoint for troubleshooting the cause ...

You could do some basic troubleshooting like checking the air filter, the oil level, the spark plugs, etc. You didn't fill it up with bad gas, did you ? And does the engine make strange noises/vibration when running idle ? In case you fixed some obvious cause, you can dis- and reconnect the battery to erase the engine's faultcode. If it's not fixed, the EPC (and failsafe run) will simply come on again.

My advice would be not to drive it untill it's fixed to prevent more potential damage.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 02, 2010

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Quite easily. There is a vacuum hose that you can remove while the vehicle is running. If there is vacuum, replace the booster. If there is no vacuum (unlikely) than we need to track that down. Let me know if you need instructions.

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  • Posted on May 06, 2011

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I am attaching a link for a very detailed fuse box diagram for all MK3 VW's:

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