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VW Golf Warning Light

  • 01-07-2013 8:06pm
    #1
    CyberDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭


    This light (image attached) comes on a few minutes after I have started driving my 02 VW Golf. I know before that it is related, indirectly, to the brake lights. Sure enough both my brake lights were gone, so replaced the bulbs, but still no brake lights and still get the warning light on the dash.

    Anyone got any ideas on what I do next?


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  • #2
    enumbers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭enumbers


    possible brake light switch issue. The warning light is general vw specific fault light along with been the glow plug light.


  • #3
    Keano
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,808 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    Had same problem on my 04 golf a while back and was indeed the brake light switch.


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,481 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    If your car is diesel then that symbol looks like the glowplug symbol.

    250px-Glowplug.jpg


  • #5
    NickDunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 392 ✭✭NickDunne


    Glow plug light. Probably need replacing.


  • #6
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,545 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Given that the brake lights aren't working, i doubt its glow plugs.


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  • #7
    CyberDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭CyberDave


    Does the ABS light always show with the Glow Plug light or is it just coincidence that they are on in the picture above?


  • #8
    enumbers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭enumbers


    just a coincidence I would think but there is some situations which would cause both to light together


  • #9
    GTE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,919 ✭✭✭GTE


    My brake switch went on my 00 Golf diesel but I never got a warning light. You lucky sod!!

    Easy to replace if you are a DIYer. Quick job at a mechanic which cost me 20 euro just for a reference. Get that replaced since we know they are gone and then see what the light does.


  • #10
    turbostan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭turbostan


    CyberDave wrote: »
    This light (image attached) comes on a few minutes after I have started driving my 02 VW Golf. I know before that it is related, indirectly, to the brake lights. Sure enough both my brake lights were gone, so replaced the bulbs, but still no brake lights and still get the warning light on the dash.

    Anyone got any ideas on what I do next?

    You replace the brake light switch (at the pedal), that's what's causing your fault light. Not a big job, switch should cost around €15, will only take a few mins to fit.


  • #11
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    While the symbol looks like a glow plug warning lamp, it actually refers to the diesel management control unit (ECU).

    As you've replaced the bulbs and the lights are still out, it's definitely a brake light switch. Very common on VWs.
    Untitled Image




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  • #12
    CyberDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭CyberDave


    It was actually a Brake Light Switch.
    Very easy and inexpensive to fix.


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