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Reply to "No Brake Lights"

The VW dual circuit master cylinders have two brake switches in order to use the warning light that is on the speedo.  They use 3-prong switches and are wired to light the warning lamp if one of the master cylinder circuits fail.  The wiring is a little complicated, but actually a simple electrical circuit that sends power to the speedo warning lamp if one master cylinder hydraulic circuit fails.

However, as @DannyP pointed out, the switches fail frequently.  Much more often than the master cylinder in my experience!

Last edited by James
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