Brake Light problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat

One problem related to brake light has been reported for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2004

1998 vw Passat wagon 2 wheel drive 4 cyl. 1. 8 l engine. Manual transmission VIN: wvwna63b4we329363 things broken on this vw. Blinking abs light on dash indicating abs malfunction. It intermittently goes off once or twice a year for a couple of minutes, indicating function properly. Temp. Gauge on dash reads no temperature or 0. It intermittently comes back on and functions properly. I need to pull sending unit wire and clean connector. Driver's auto door lock button malfunctions. Window switches on drivers door doesn't work well. Stereo plays cd without pushing the button. (goes on buy its self) left rear passenger door does not open from inside. . Moon roof malfunctions. Maybe won't close after opening. Brake light's don't light up right away when you step on the brakes. Outside door locks stick. When it rains, water gets into the lock and make's it difficult to turn the key inside the lock. Plastic dip stick guide is prone to crumbling due to heat. (this is the orange piece of plastic that extends the length of the dipstick tube. Antenna got screwed up in rain and wind. Dec. -05.


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