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Brake light switch

Volkswagen Jetta 2015 SE 150000 miles
I am having issues with brake light switch not working properly. I have had it changed out on car 2 times and still my brake light switch will stay on all the time until I cut my car off. There are times when it works properly but that's when the car is initially cranked or after it has been sitting all day and cranked to go home. If I press the brake petal, that's when the lights stays on (which is not bad thing, keeps people from riding bumper). I have googled and asked for info but since car is a volkswagen, my mechanic is not keen on foreign models. Has anyone else had issues like this or even a start where to look? I've checked fuses too btw...they are good.
Renee from United States a year ago  
RE
2 reports 

Completely dies at stops and then hours later will start up again,

Volkswagen Jetta 2022 Jetta GLI 5000 miles
We bought new. After 7 months of ownership, car completely died at stop light. Was able to restart. Happens intermittently. Twice have returned to parked car and completely dead. Now this weekend this happened, started back up after 24 hours just to die again. After 3 minutes it started again. We have taken it to the dealership and they replaced the battery and the control unit after the first 3 times but obviously this didn’t fix it.
Jules from United States 4 years ago  
JU
1 report 
Bruce from United States 4 years ago
There are a few potential causes for this problem, including a faulty alternator, a failing battery, a malfunctioning starter motor, or a problem with the electrical connections in the vehicle. A qualified technician would be able to diagnose the issue and provide a solution.
Eric from other 2 years ago
Start and stop during cold weather especially morning time , what can be the problem?
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Tail light issue

Volkswagen Jetta 2012  150000 miles
I have no tail lights 1 brake light both signals work I’ve checked the bulbs and all appear good
Nick from United States 2 years ago  
NI
3 reports 
Refaccionaria luis from other 2 years ago
No me prende todo el lado derecho de las luces traseras ni el estop
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Rear tail light not working

Volkswagen Jetta 2013 SE 2000000 miles
Someone took a fuse out and replaced it but now my cluster lights aren’t working and the rear tail light doesn’t come on either but the brake lights work. I’m trying to find where the fuse is located for it
Reese from United States a year ago  
RE
14 reports 
Jessica from United States 9 months ago
I have the same issue I need help
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Taillights don't turn on

Volkswagen Jetta 2013 Sedan 2.5 SE 230000 miles
So my brake lights work but when I turn my taillights on the driver side doesn't work. I've check fuses and replaced bulbs. I even took out the light fixture and plugged it in to the passenger side and it works. I do have a fog light out on the passenger side that I haven't fixed. Could it be that those are connected? Like Christmas lights when one doesn't work it affects the others?
Stumpy from United States 7 months ago  
ST
1 report 

Electronic parking brake

Volkswagen Jetta 2020  147000 miles
Fault electronic brake light is flashing and making the ding sound
Papa G from United States a year ago  
PA
1 report 

Electrical fault

Volkswagen Jetta 2009 1,6 multifuel 100hp 5 speed man  12400 miles
Hi i get abs light esp light power steering light hand brake light and the speed domitor stops working its relly weird because some times it works for days weeks months then boom it starts going crazy for 1 sek and some times it can go for minuts.
ski ski from other a year ago  
SK
8 reports 

Dash lights or tail lights are no longer working

Volkswagen Jetta 2014 S 125000 miles
My head lights and brake lights are working. I have replaced bulbs, head light switch, and dimmer switch.
Burns from United States 2 years ago  
BU
Rank 3
4 reports 
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