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P0571 Fault in the brake light switch

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P0571 means: Fault in the brake light switch. The brake light switch tells the car whether the brake pedal is pressed. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The repair usually costs about €30–120 in Estonia. The most common cause: switch has failed or is out of adjustment.

Is it safe to drive?Get it checked soonDrive gently and have the car checked soon.
Typical repair cost€30–120parts and labour in Estonia

What it means

The brake light switch tells the car whether the brake pedal is pressed. With this fault the brake lights or cruise control may not work.

What could be wrong

  1. 1Switch has failed or is out of adjustment
  2. 2Wire or connector
  3. 3Brake light bulb or fuse

What you can check yourself

Check that the brake lights come on. A faulty switch can also stop the gear selector from leaving Park. You can do the simpler checks yourself.

How we fix it

  1. We check the switch with a diagnostic tool
  2. We adjust or replace the switch
  3. We check the bulbs and fuse

Standard SAE description: Brake Switch A Circuit

This code usually comes with: Brake warning lightSee what the light means →

Want a definite answer?

Bring the car to our workshop in Estonia for diagnostics. We read the fault codes, test the sensors and tell you what is wrong. Repair price depends on the work involved, generally €45 per hour.

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Questions

What does fault code P0571 mean?

Fault in the brake light switch. The brake light switch tells the car whether the brake pedal is pressed. With this fault the brake lights or cruise control may not work.

Can I drive with code P0571?

Drive gently and have the car checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P0571?

Roughly €30–120 in Estonia. The price depends on exactly what has failed and on the car.

How is P0571 fixed?

We check the switch with a diagnostic tool. We adjust or replace the switch. We check the bulbs and fuse.

Related codes

P0572Brake switch (cruise control): signal or voltage too low ("A")P0570Cruise control: circuit fault (accel switch)P0222Second throttle position sensor signal too lowP0223Second throttle position sensor signal too highP0297Overspeed: too high (vehicle speed)P0070Outside air temperature sensor: circuit fault

Based on AI combined with our hands-on workshop experience and knowledge. This information is general and prices are approximate (Estonian workshop rates). The same code can mean different things on different cars. Only an inspection of the car gives a definite answer.

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