Brake Switch
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The brake switch is located on the brake pedal linkage. See Fig 1 . The brake switch signal is an input to the TCM which is used for:
- De-activation of the shift lock solenoid. When the ignition key is turned to KL15 the shift lock is active. The shift lock solenoid is de-activated when the brakes are applied.
- De-activate the Torque Converter . The TCC is deactivated whenever the brake is applied. (only on Hydramatic Transmissions).
- On early vehicles such as E32, E34, E36, E24, E28 and E31 the brake switch is a double-contact mechanical switch. There is a brake light circuit and a brake test circuit. The brake test circuit is used for a plausibility check to indicate faults within the brake light circuit.
- On the E38, E39, E46, E65/66, E85 and E53 the brake switch is a hall effect type switch. The electronic switch is also monitored for faults and plausibility.