I have a 2005 Allroad. Had same issue…there’s a cover above steering column. Right where you’ll be looking at the instrument cluster. Pop it up. There’s 2 8mm bolts there also.
Thanks for the video, I just finished changing my brake switch on my B7. This replacement is as easy as replacing a headlight. I did not remove the OBD connector. Once complete, I also cleared the traction control light that came on because of this faulty brake switch - Not sure if this step was required though.
Thanka for saying this. This is exactly whats going on in my b7 rs4. First the traction control light came on and I never trouble shooted it. Now my right brake light alert is coming on and my brake lights are fine. This should fix both.
Great job! Ok thank you for this I’m actually having this problem with the b7 currently. Audi had the car for 4 weeks still couldn’t find the issue. My god. It’s really this easy?! A neighbor said hey your brake lights are on! I had the keys in the house the whole time.
@@eddkennedy6458 yes all you have to do is change the switch and the issue is gone! Found my tail lights lit up like a Christmas tree but no one was in the car! Simple fix but man Audi had the vehicle for 2 months
@@eddkennedy6458 absolutely I was surprised I mean I spent almost $1000 at the dealership in diagnostics alone. Which made me angry, shouldn’t they know why this was happening?? I had to show them a video on my oh one of the brake lights being on, and I ordered the part, crazy, but If it’s happening to you, don’t worry issue resolved!!
Hi I have a Audi B8 Avant 2.0 tdi 2008. My Esp on dash is always illuminated, no Error codes for it. And I the ESP button does nothing. Can this brake light switch be the problem?
Brake lights can come on by themselves, when car is sitting, and turned off. Car can have trouble shifting , because the computer thinks the brakes are on. . Also, traction control light can come on randomly. There may be other symptoms.
@@nickgurr5328 Sorry I forgot to update. It solved all the problems I mentioned. In addition, the cruise control was also being affected because the computer thought the brakes were on.
Great! Very nice to find such a detailed step by step instruction video when you need it. Thanks!
excellent video, replaced the BLS on my B6, it was a breeze thanks to this video
Exactly what I needed! Great video
Terrific and well explained. Thank you.
Thank you for this video, very useful!
Brilliant video very well explained and helped me more than speaking to Audi
muchas gracias por tu video.... es de gran ayuda...un saludote desde españa
Great video!👍
Thanks for your video!
Great job my friend
Very Good explained
Great video 👍 have to change my break light switch on my audi a4 tdi b6 every few months common problem on the old generation 🤙
Has this ever caused your car to not turn on?
I have a 2005 Allroad. Had same issue…there’s a cover above steering column. Right where you’ll be looking at the instrument cluster. Pop it up. There’s 2 8mm bolts there also.
Thanks for the video, I just finished changing my brake switch on my B7. This replacement is as easy as replacing a headlight. I did not remove the OBD connector.
Once complete, I also cleared the traction control light that came on because of this faulty brake switch - Not sure if this step was required though.
Thanka for saying this. This is exactly whats going on in my b7 rs4. First the traction control light came on and I never trouble shooted it. Now my right brake light alert is coming on and my brake lights are fine. This should fix both.
Great job! Ok thank you for this I’m actually having this problem with the b7 currently. Audi had the car for 4 weeks still couldn’t find the issue. My god. It’s really this easy?! A neighbor said hey your brake lights are on! I had the keys in the house the whole time.
Hi , i am having the same issue brake lights on and key out of the ignition did you change the switch and did it fix the problem, thanks Edd.
@@eddkennedy6458 yes all you have to do is change the switch and the issue is gone! Found my tail lights lit up like a Christmas tree but no one was in the car! Simple fix but man Audi had the vehicle for 2 months
@@MrShlee1Thanks for reply, that is good to hear i can order a switch now and get the job done,
@@eddkennedy6458 absolutely I was surprised I mean I spent almost $1000 at the dealership in diagnostics alone. Which made me angry, shouldn’t they know why this was happening?? I had to show them a video on my oh one of the brake lights being on, and I ordered the part, crazy, but If it’s happening to you, don’t worry issue resolved!!
@@MrShlee1 just fitted new switch all good thanks again Ashley, yeah you would think the dealers would know better about this problem.
Does it need programming with VCDS? After installing new one?
Thx a lot
Thanks for your video and explanation is did the same and still they appear. Probably something else is a problem?
Clear the codes
What is the brown switch next to the brake light switch?
i have one brake light not working, changed light cluster for new one, same problem! could it be this switch?
Hi I have a Audi B8 Avant 2.0 tdi 2008. My Esp on dash is always illuminated, no Error codes for it. And I the ESP button does nothing. Can this brake light switch be the problem?
Yes
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Way you replaced this parts was the problem
what are the symptoms for this switch being bad? why do they fail? thanks. nice video.
Brake lights can come on by themselves, when car is sitting, and turned off. Car can have trouble shifting , because the computer thinks the brakes are on. . Also, traction control light can come on randomly. There may be other symptoms.
@@doublezero7852 thanks much!
@@tserevenad these are the symptoms I am currently having. I plan to replace the switch tomorrow. I will update with results.
@@doublezero7852 howd it go
@@nickgurr5328 Sorry I forgot to update. It solved all the problems I mentioned. In addition, the cruise control was also being affected because the computer thought the brakes were on.
I cant install new parts!!! Bat thing is…. I cant install old part also… where is the problem? 😢