The parking brake switch is a section in your vehicle that allows you to activate it when you pull the parking brake.
Parking brake switch principleThe parking brake switch is a vital mechanism that works similarly to the manual handbrake but it is activated with a push of a button. When you engage the parking brake a light will come up and tell you that the brake is activated. The switch is usually installed under the dash or it may be placed in the center console.
Common problems with a faulty parking brake switchA defective parking brake switch can lead to the parking brake failing to engage or the light staying on.