Brake lights not working?

2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
117,000 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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PROSPECTOR1982
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Anyone know what would cause the brake lights to stop working? I’ve tried to check fuses but have no diagram! Can’t find the brake light switch either.

Thanks so much!
Jan 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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The brake lights are powered by the "vehicle electrical system control module." There are 4 fuses that run the system, here are the wiring diagrams and the fuses to check to see if any are blown.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

This guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-lights-not-working

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Jan 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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