I found a link on the VWVortex.com site that detailed on how to replace the
BL Switch, so I'm pretty sure it is the right one. Though I guess there are
2 leads from the switch. One for releasing the car from Park and one for the
Lights. I only got continuity on 1 of the 2.

I looked at the cover of the fuse panel and none of the icons on it looked
like Brake Lights to me...

I took the Car to the dealer yesterday and they confirmed it was the Brake
Switch that was bad. They fixed it without charging me...

Thanks all for your input,
Scott<-


"One out of many daves" > wrote in message
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> Are you sure you looked at the brake light switch? I thought when there
> was
> NO pressure on it there is continuity. That sounds more like maybe the
> cruise control brake switch.
> Did you check it's wiring plug to make sure you have power at the plug?
>
> Yes there should be a fuse for the stop/brake lights. I am not sure which
> one on your 2002 but it should be indicated on your fuse box cover or
> possibly in your owner's manual.
>
> good luck,
> dave
> (One out of many daves)
>
> "Scott Townsend" > wrote in message
> m...
>> I've taken out the Brake light Switch and it seems to be functioning
>> fine.
>> I hooked it up to a meter and when I press it I get continuity. Park
> release
>> also works which also is tied to the brake switch. So I think I'm good
>> there...
>>
>> Though I dont know which wires do what, so I'm not 100% sure if the thing
>> works. Is there a pinout for the wires going into the switch?
>>
>> Is there a fuse or relay associated with the brake lights? I cant seem
>> to
>> find one.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Scott<-
>>
>> "One out of many daves" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > So none of the brake lights work?
>> > Try replacing the brake light switch or at least check it.
>> >
>> > I have seen wiring break in areas where they bend frequently due to
>> > opening
>> > and closing doors or hatches.
>> > good luck!
>> > --
>> > later,
>> > dave
>> > One out of many daves.
>> >
>> > "Scott Townsend" > wrote in message
>> > news >> >> I have a 2002 Passat Wagon v6 4Motion and the brake lights no longer
>> >> work.
>> >> One of the 2 Lower back lights was broken. I cant seem to get to the
>> >> Light
>> >> that is in the hatch.
>> >>
>> >> I've replaced both of the lower lights and the Break lights still do
> not
>> >> work. I've looked at the fuse block on the driver side (is there
>> >> another?)
>> >> and the fuse card is not obvious as to which is the break lights. I
>> >> did
> a
>> >> visual inspection on all 40 something of them and they all look good.
>> >>
>> >> What might I try next?
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
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