John,

That's a switch for the cruise control.

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John Rodgers
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 4:29 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Mystery Switch

  On my 91 Carat (auto tranny) there is mounted below the dash, that is
actuated by the brake pedal arm. It is not one of the brake light
switches - they screw into the brake master cylinder itself, but this is
actuated by the pedal action itself. When the pedal is at rest (no
brakes applied) the pedal arm pushes the switch "In", when the pedal is
depressed, the action is to release the switch. It has one elctrical
connection n one end, and it appears to have a vacuum hose attached to
it as well.

I have not been able to identify this switch in the Bentley, so would
anyone have any idea what this is - and where to find it in the Bentley
in the event I missed seeing it somehow.

I have brake lights stuck "ON" and cannot turn them off without
disconnecting the battery. I suspect this switch is a brake light switch
and it the culprit, but I  haven't for sure identified it yet.

Thanks,

John

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John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
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