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00526 Brake Light Switch (F)

1 manufacturer-specific interpretation across 1 manufacturer in the TuningBot DTC database.

BrakingOEM
Brand pages:VAG

VAG

1 interpretation
00526
Brake Light Switch (F) VAG · braking Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Brake Light Switch (F) circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented stored variants include: Circuit Malfunction; Implausible Signal. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

  • MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light)
  • No Brake Lights

Possible causes

  • Brake Light Switch (F) damaged
  • Brake Light faulty
  • Fuse(s) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check wiring and connections
  • Check / Replace fuses(s)
  • Check / Replace Brake Lights
  • Check Brake Light Switch (F) in ABS Measuring Block
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 00526

What does 00526 mean?

Brake Light Switch (F). The control module detected a fault associated with the Brake Light Switch (F) circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented stored variants include: Circuit Malfunction; Implausible Signal. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 00526 generic or manufacturer-specific?

00526 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove 00526 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 00526 is a manufacturer-specific code in an OEM format, so removability depends on the specific control unit and how the fault is implemented - some can be handled, some cannot. Ask for a quote and our engineers will check your file and tell you, free of charge, whether 00526 is removable in your case.

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