Beetle L4-2.0L (AEG) (2000)
Brake Light Switch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Lighting - Brake Light Switch Installation Precaution
Group: 46
Number: 04-01
Date: Feb. 17, 2004
Subject:
New Style Brake Light Switch Requires Care During Installation to Prevent Damage to Switch
Model(s):
Golf, Jetta
1999 --> 2004
New Beetle
1998 --> 2004
Supersedes T.B. Group 46 Number 03-01 dated Nov. 7, 2003
Revised brake switch Part No: 1J0 945 511D may be damaged during installation if not properly installed.
The revised switch Part No: 1J0 945 511D:
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Currently supersedes brake switch Part Nos:
1J0 945 511A and 1J0 945 511B and
1J0 945 511C for the models listed (does not
include Eurovan).
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Part Nos. 1J0 945 511B , 511C, and 511D may be installed only once, if switch is removed, it must be replaced with a new switch.
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Can only be tested in the installed position.
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Contains internal switch(es) which can be damaged if not correctly installed and adjusted properly.
CAUTION!
DO NOT depress plunger prior to installation.
Service
If brake switch requires replacement:
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Remove cover below instrument panel.
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Disconnect connector from brake switch.
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Identify Part No. suffix (A, B, C or D) of switch installed.
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Remove switch using the appropriate procedure for the Part No. suffix.
1.
Brake switch, Part No: 1J0 945 511A, removing: