Help keep your parking brake warning indicator reporting accurately with the Standard Ignition Parking Brake Switch DS-1606. This electrical switch changes state as the parking brake is set and released, which lets it signal the parking brake warning indicator. It is a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1994-1999 Chevrolet Blazer, 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe and 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list of Chevrolet and GMC applications.
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- Copper alloy conductors: Designed for superior electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
- 100% tested: Each part is tested to verify both its mechanical and its electrical switching performance.
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The switch has a brass finish and a blade-style connection with two terminals. The package contains one switch, and the listed applications use one per vehicle. Country of origin: United States.
Signs this part may need replacing include a parking brake warning light that stays on after the brake is released, or one that never lights when the brake is set. Other circuit or brake-system faults can cause the same symptoms, so diagnose the cause first. If a failed parking brake switch is the cause, DS-1606 replaces it.
Interchange: S5302 · SW2095 · PB4008 · 15973783
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
S5302, SW2095, PB4008, 15973783
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a parking brake switch do?
It is an electrical switch that changes state when the parking brake is set or released. That change signals the parking brake warning indicator.
What are signs this switch may need replacing?
A parking brake warning light may stay on after the brake is released, or it may never light when the brake is set. Other circuit or brake faults can cause the same symptoms, so diagnose the cause first.
Which vehicles does DS-1606 fit?
It is listed for many Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans and SUVs, such as the 1994-1999 Chevrolet Blazer and the 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
Is this switch tested?
Yes. Standard Ignition tests 100% of these parts to verify both mechanical and electrical switching performance.
How many switches do I need?
The package contains one switch, and the listed applications use one switch per vehicle.
