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Brake/electrical problem I have a 2002 A4 Avant 2.0 petrol - all 3 brake lights have gone out and ABS and ESP warning lights have come on, all things simultaneously. Have tried changing the fuses but no luck...

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Brake lights not operating may be the brake light switch located screwed into the pedals box just below where pedals pivot it has 2 wire plug attached unplug this plug then using either a short wire or a matal paper clip opened to form U shape connect the 2 wiresin plug this should put b/lights on with ignition on ?provided all bulbs are ok ?? if it works then ? check the switch it has a plunger on it and when pedal pressed it moves out to put lights on however being plastic ? the plunger may be stuck use wd40 or similar and lubericate and work piston so it pushes in and springs out freely ? then refit wiresplug and recheck lights work ok ? also check on brake fluid level in reservoir top up and ensure no leaks when brakes applied ?

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Common symptoms of a bad
Mercedes brake light switch.
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  • ABS ESP ETS lights come on.
  • Can not move the shifter from Park to Drive.
  • Brakes Defective Warning on Instrument Cluster
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