Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and think all the information up here is great. I recently purchased an 01 225 hp Quattro roadster (my first Audi ever)

Love the car.....but none of the brake lights work at all. My first instinct was to check the fuse......it is fine. All the other tail lights work.

Anybody have any ideas?

 

Brake switch.

Probably dirty/broken, stick your head down in the footwell and take a look.

 

i had the same problem. ordered a new switch from ecs for $10 and installed it in about 2 min. problem solved.

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...o&engine=180HP

 

Nice....I'm glad it's not something serious. Thanks for the help.

 

One more thing, not to sound like an idiot......but where is this part located exactly?

 

The switch is activated by the brake pedal, look for a switch up under the dash that does just that.

 

Yea, i did the same thing to the same problem... worked like a charm

And yea, just look under the dash, if you still cant find it ill try to get a pic up

 

Heres what to look for under your steering wheel. Do not take it to a mechanic you can do it yourself and save yourself some money!!!!!







Here is the install procedure you should use and this applies to all new switches they have a purple housing:

1) Remove the bottom panel underneath your dashboard (if needed)
2) Push brake pedal down
3) Remove sensor electrical clip
4) Remove brake light switch by turning it 45 degrees to the left and pulling it out
5) Let go of brake pedal
6) Prep the sensor: make sure the plunger is pulled out fully (extended OUT) *warning* Make sure you do not push the plunger in at any time.
7) Here's the new step: Do not depress pedal as far as you can. Leave the pedal in it's normal position and push the brake light switch into the mounting hole.
8) You will hear several "clicks" which is essentially setting up the length of your plunger to the pedal. Turn the brake switch 45 degrees to the right to enable the "setting" for your brake. There is a tiny rotating part that activates the setting on your switch when you rotate it.
9) This is ONE time deal so if you mess up do not pull the plunger out to try again.
10) Install the electrical plug
11) Check brake lights, the lights should come on with very little brake pedal movement. If you need to depress the brake a lot in order for the lights to come on, you have done the "setting" part incorrectly. There's no fix for this, you'll have to get an exchange for a new part if they'll let you.

 

Hey thanks again....I'm gonna pick up the part tomorrow