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Brake light/brake light test switch

Two switches are fitted on the brake pedal which supply the following signals:

The CAS/FEM control unit evaluates these signals for the purpose of registering brake operation. The CAS/FEM control unit transmits the signals via a CAN bus to the DME/DDE control unit.

The brake light switch connects to ground, the brake light test switch connects to positive. Both signals are checked for plausibility.

The following table shows how the signals behave:

  Brake light switch is Brake light test switch is
Brake pedal operated open closed
Brake pedal not operated closed open