Where is the brake light system fuse located?
Like all fuses, the brake light system fuse can be found in the power distribution center, which is under the dashboard or tucked away underneath the hood. Never heard of the power distribution center? It’s just the technical name for a fuse box.
Where are the brake lights on my car?
You will get the fuse panel under the dashboard and the PDC under the hood. The brake light switch is also to be found under the dashboard and check if its plunger touches the brake pedal arm. Any problem with the fuse box and light switch will affect the brake lights.
What to do if your brake light fuse doesn’t work?
If both lights trigger, the fuse is working and the repair is complete. If the new fuse doesn’t work while you have a foot on the pedal, the circuit itself is shorted out. That’s a more complicated and expensive fix, which will need to be handled by a professional mechanic. If you’re lucky, maybe you just need a new light bulb.
What should I know before replacing a fuse?
Before replacing a fuse check that the key has been removed from the ignition and that all the services are switched off and/or disengaged. When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
Where is the fuse on the brake light?
You will get the fuse panel under the dashboard and the PDC under the hood. The brake light switch is also to be found under the dashboard and check if its plunger touches the brake pedal arm. Any problem with the fuse box and light switch will affect the brake lights. In case if the fuse is blown, change it with a new one.
Where are the brake lights and tail lights?
In most European cars, the same bulb does the job of the tail and brake lighting. However, it has double filaments, allowing one set still working while the other set is burnt. You have to find the fuse box or the power distribution center (PDC). You will get the fuse panel under the dashboard and the PDC under the hood.
What to do when your brake lights are not working?
In the situation when brake lights are not working properly, you need to make sure that the power is going through and check the fuse. If the brakes lights are turned on at the same time as turn signal lights, you need to bring it to the mechanics for a check.
Where are the fuses located on a new beetle?
The panel is located underneath the steering wheel on the underside of the dash panel. The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover. It is located in the center of plenum chamber (engine code BEW only, from June 2003 up to December 2006 only).