Standard Ignition Brake Light Switch P/N:SLS-389
Help your brake lights come on when they should with the Standard Ignition Brake Light Switch SLS-87, a stoplight switch that turns the brake light circuit on when the brakes are applied. It fits many Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche models, among them the 1980-1984 Volkswagen Jetta, 1974-1976 Volkswagen Transporter and 1970-1976 Volkswagen Beetle, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
Standard is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products and keeps quality control in-house, from the componentry to the finished switch.
If the original Transporter switch has failed and the brake lights stay dark, stay on or work only some of the time, SLS-87 replaces it. Bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause the same signs, so check them before replacing the switch.
Interchange: 17-0672
S567 · 8600 · RB402 · SL159 · 12351063 · 113945515E · 113945515G · 170672
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Will this Jetta switch fit my 1982 Volkswagen Jetta?
Yes. SLS-87 is listed as a direct-fit brake light switch for the 1980-1984 Volkswagen Jetta. The Buyer's Guide tab shows every listed application.
What does a brake light switch do?
The brake light switch, also called a stoplight switch, closes the brake light circuit when the brakes are applied so the brake lights turn on. It opens the circuit again when the brakes are released.
What are signs a brake light switch may need replacing?
Brake lights that do not come on, stay on all the time or work only some of the time can be signs. Bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause the same symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing the switch.
Is the SLS-87 tested before it ships?
Yes. Standard tests every stoplight switch to verify both its mechanical and its electrical switching performance.
What is inside the SLS-87 switch?
It uses copper alloy conductors for electrical conductivity with low resistive losses. A special-design spring and contact arrangement is intended to reduce arcing.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.