Description
This premium handbrake lever warning light switch is engineered to factory original equipment standards to maintain accurate interior driver instrumentation feedback. Positioned inside the central console chassis directly beneath the manual handbrake lever mechanism, this contact switch completes the electrical grounding loop when the emergency brake handle is engaged. Constructed with a resilient high-impact plastic housing and oxidation-resistant electrical terminals, it ensures steady current transfer across millions of mechanical lever operations. Replacing a sticky, broken, or failed handbrake contact switch eliminates common cluster faults—such as a missing or permanently illuminated red dashboard brake light indicator—preventing accidental driving with rear calipers or shoes engaged and safeguarding against premature pad glazing.
Compatible Vehicles
Volkswagen Golf Mk3 / GTI / VR6 (1H Platforms, 1991–1999)
Volkswagen Jetta / Vento Mk3 (1H Platforms, 1992–1999)
Volkswagen Passat (B4 / B5 / B5.5 Platforms, 1988–2005)
Volkswagen Polo III (6N1 / 6N2 Platforms, 1994–2001)
Volkswagen Caddy II (9K Platform, 1995–2004)
Volkswagen Sharan I (7M Platform, 1995–2000)
Volkswagen Transporter T5 / T6 (2003–2020)
Audi A4 (B5 / B6 Platforms, 1994–2005)
Audi A6 (C5 Platform, 1997–2005)
Specifications
Part Type: Car Interior Electrical Console Handbrake Indicator Warning Switch
Position: Interior Passenger Cabin / Lower Handbrake Lever Base Mechanism
OEM Reference No: 1H0947561A / 1H0 947 561 A / 1H0 947 561A
Cross-Reference OEM Nos: 95VW15852AA / 7377707 (Ford / Sharan Platform Sharing Crosses)
Alternative Part Numbers: 108 641 (Topran) / 662192 (ERA) / 57962 (AIC) / 108 641 001 / 108 641 002
Connector Terminal Configuration: 2-Pin Electrical Harness Plug Connection
Switch Actuation Method: Mechanical Plunger Release / Lever Actuated Contact Circuit
Material Composition: Premium Thermal-Resistant ABS Engineering Plastic
Housing Colour Trim: Matte Solid Black
Fast and reliable delivery available across South Africa.
