Brake and parking lights not working properly

2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
212,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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A.B
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good day!

when i press the brakes my left park light is coming on and left brake light is not coming on. when my park lights are on then press the brakes, rear left park light is coming off.
Jun 14, 2017 at 9:54 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a short at the brake lights, remove all the bulbs in the rear and inspect the bulbs and connections. Here is a guide, check out at the bottom of the guide it shows terminals melted together this is what you are looking for.

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

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken

Jun 16, 2017 at 11:59 AM
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