Brake Light Switch (F)
VAG · braking
Data confidence80%
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
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.