brake lights not working

[si&helen cali89]

just got my camper out of storage to discover both brake lights are not working I've checked bulbs fuses all ok any suggestions what to try next

[si&helen cali89]

just found my brake light switches why have i got two?

[tonytech]

VW fitted two incase one fails.
Unfortunately they forgot to fit an indicator to tell you if one had failed. So it's not until both fail that you notice.
T

[si&helen cali89]

so would you recommend buying two

[kevtherev]

Have you got a multi meter to check them?

see which one works like

[si&helen cali89]

no multimeter

[kevtherev]

no multimeter

buy two then

[si&helen cali89]

just fitted two brake light switches from just kampers and still no brake lights i tried shorting the terminal and i have lights do you think the two switches i brought are not working

[kevtherev]

https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/t3-parts/t ... 3-all.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Not a believer in Just Krappers quality, this switch from brickwerks is cheaper and in my view better quality from Meyle
If you shorted the wire and the lights came on then it could be only 1 thing
1, the switch is not working

You can test the switch by putting something thin (not sharp) into the hole at the bottom and push gently, the switch should make a circuit

here's how it works



pictured here is one reason for failure

[si&helen cali89]

i know someone else said about the poor quality of just kampers so i have ordered two more from brickwerks ill let you know how i get on when fitted cheers for the help

[si&helen cali89]

can not figure this one out just fitted another two brake light switches this time from brickwerks and still no brake lights tried shorting the terminals and brake lights come on so bulbs are ok and the fuse any suggestion please

[Oldiebut goodie]

Does fluid come out when you remove the switches? - wondering if crud is preventing pressure from reaching switches.

[si&helen cali89]

it didn't pour out just a trickle but then i was as quick as i could with the swap over of switches

[Mocki]

they are pressure switches, do the brake lights work if you start the engine and stand on the brakes a bit harder ??

[matt brighton]

Hi

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"Sealey PPX Automotive 6 V 12 Volt Probe Car Motorbike Auto Circuit Relay Tester"

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Look at the 3 minute sealey web site video tutorial and then amazon/e bay it for there best price.

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You will thank me if you get one


Matt - brighton