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Structure and inner electrical connection

The Hall IC and magnet are arranged in a fixed position in the switch housing. No restoring force for the brake light switch has to be applied by the brake pedal.

The Car Access System (CAS) supplies the brake light switch with voltage (terminal 30B).

Fig 1: Car Access System - Circuit Diagram
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Index Explanation
1 Hall effect sensors
2 Electronic component
PIN REFERENCE

Pin Explanation
Terminal 30B Terminal 30B, base operation
SIG1 Hall effect sensor signal 1
SIG2 Hall effect sensor signal 2
Kl. 31 Earth connection