RE: Help needed

["David Parry" <dparry@eoscorp.com>]

Dan,

I had this same problem with my 97 Jetta GLX and what it ended up being was
the sensor for the emergency brake. If you look under the emergency brake
handle you will see the sensor make sure that the handle of the brake goes
completely down on top of it or that it hasn't shifted and the brake handle
misses it when it comes down. I was able to slide the sensor back over and
the brake light hasn't came on since. Hope this helps.

Dave




-----Original Message-----
From:	owner-jettaglx@igtc.com [mailto:owner-jettaglx@igtc.com] On Behalf Of
Dan Isaac
Sent:	Monday, October 29, 2001 7:10 AM
To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject:	Help needed

Hello all,
I am having some problems with my 97 Jetta GLX .  First off the brake light
on the dash keeps going on and off.  I read in the Bentley
manual that some VWs have a sensor that tells you when you need new brakes,
is this it?  I am also having a really strange problem
with my gas gauge.  It keeps moving from 1/4 to 3/4 full  and I can figure
out why.
If I do need to replace my brakes I would rather not bring it to the dealer
near me.   Is there any one who lives in Westchester NY who might be
willing to help me replace them?  I have tried to work on my car before and
it was not a pretty sight.
TIA for any input.
Dan