EPC light on Golf

foozzybear61

The light lights sporadically for the last week, and then disappears
Brake lights fail to come on when light on panel is on but brakes seem fins.

Sometimes it clears when I pump the pedal while stationery checked some of the obvious things put what is the most likely cause and cost to fix.

chrisguy116

foozzybear61 wrote: »

The light lights sporadically for the last week, and then disappears
Brake lights fail to come on when light on panel is on but brakes seem fins.

Sometimes it clears when I pump the pedal while stationery checked some of the obvious things put what is the most likely cause and cost to fix.

Exact same problem as yourself. Had it serviced & checked and no fault codes stored or anything. Having a look around sounds like a lot of people associate it with brake pedal being connected alright. Someone once mentioned it could be bad fuel but hopefully someone can offer a solution!

corks finest

Same happened to my fabia 3 weeks ago,brake light switch gone,limp mode etc

dooroy

New brake light switch needed I'd say .
You didn't say what year your Golf is - switch most likely above brake pedal;twist to remove and twist new one into position ;
Have a look at this to avoid damaging new switch
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1158315-DIY-Installing-a-new-brake-light-switch-(without-breaking-it!)

hamburg

check the rear brakelight bulbs are working first. i had this on a bora and it was down to 2 buggered bulbs.

foozzybear61

finally brought it to mechanic this morning...says its it break light switch fitting it on Monday...thanks for the help, sometimes its the obvious things we over look..any idea what the likely cost of fix should be ,forgot to ask just glad to hear it was located

corks finest

foozzybear61 wrote: »

The light lights sporadically for the last week, and then disappears
Brake lights fail to come on when light on panel is on but brakes seem fins.

Sometimes it clears when I pump the pedal while stationery checked some of the obvious things put what is the most likely cause and cost to fix.

brake light switch is e 16/20,for a fabia anyway,2 minute fix,my buddy whos an auto electrician did it as a favour,but e 20/25 would seem fair,pull back foam trim behind brake pedal,and its looking at you,but be warned,very easy to break it,best left to an auto electrician/mechanic

dooroy

I think the last Golf one I fitted cost about €15 from the dealer - but not sure .
Have a good read through the link I gave you above - could save damaging the new one

foozzybear61

Sorry about the delay getting back on , problem fixed.. Brake light switch 20e fixed the problem,