Brake light switch - setpoint value table: Function

2011 BMW X5 35iSECTION Function

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

The following table shows how the signals behave:

Β  Brake light switch is: Brake light test switch is:
Brake pedal operated open closed
Brake pedal not operated closed open
RENDER: 1.0x

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