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Volkswagen Jetta Brake Lights Stay On Q. Hello sir, I have a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS. 2.0 liter 5 speed with 102,000 miles with ABS. I noticed tonight that my brake lights stayed on after the car was off. I checked the brake pedal and noticed that it seemed to have dropped a "notch" keeping the brake lights on. If I put my foot under the pedal and raise it, the lights went off.

As soon as I released, the pedal dropped and the lights went back on. I have to put a brick under the pedal tonight until I can get someone to look at it. Any ideas as to why this is happening?

Thank you,
John

A. I would try adjusting the brake light switch first. it's easy to do. here's how.

Adjusting Brake Light Switch:

• Remove brake light switch to adjust.
• Remove driver's side storage shelf.
• Remove connector from brake light switch.
• Remove brake light switch by turning to right 90°.
• Pull brake light switch out.
• Press brake pedal down as far as possible by hand.
• Guide brake light switch through opening and turn 90° left when installing.
• Release brake pedal.
• Connect brake light switch connector.
• Install driver's side storage shelf.
• Operate brake pedal.
• Brake lights illuminate.
• Remove foot from brake pedal.
• Brake lights must not illuminate.