Standard Ignition SLS-473 Brake Light Switch

Brand Standard Ignition SLS-473
Connector Gender Female
Terminal Gender Male
Terminal Type Blade
Fits Volkswagen and Audi · 196 vehicles

Bolt-on installation. Push-activated brake light switch with a round connector for straightforward replacement.

Plastic construction. Lightweight housing with a blade-terminal, 4-terminal electrical connection.

Hardware included. Supplied with a screw for easier installation.

Cross-references Standard Ignition SLS-473, 3C0698459 and S61192 for the same application. See all 5.

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Brake Light Switch for Volkswagen and Audi

Standard Ignition SLS-473 is a 12-volt brake light switch built with a push activation style and a bolt-on mounting design. It uses a round female connector with four male blade terminals for a direct electrical connection in supported Volkswagen and Audi brake switch applications.

  • Brake light switch for 12-volt vehicle electrical systems
  • Push-style activation for brake pedal or master cylinder switch operation
  • Round 1-connector design with female connector gender
  • 4-terminal blade connection layout
  • Plastic housing with screw hardware included
  • Direct replacement for select Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, Golf, and Audi A3 applications

Detailed Product Information

Standard Ignition SLS-473 is a brake light switch used to signal the rear stop lamps when the brake pedal or master cylinder switch circuit is engaged. The switch is built with a plastic body, bolt-on attachment method, and a push activation style for consistent electrical switching in the brake circuit. This part number is commonly searched as SLS-473 brake light switch for Volkswagen Jetta, Audi A3, and Volkswagen Passat applications.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes Fits 2007-2023 Volkswagen Jetta, Fits 2012-2022 Volkswagen Passat, Fits 2018-2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, Fits 2015-2016 Audi A3, and Fits 2007-2013 Audi A3 Quattro. It also applies to select Volkswagen Golf, Beetle, CC, Touareg, Eos, Saveiro, Vento, Polo, and Audi TT/TTS models listed in the fitment data. This part cross-references 3C0698459 and S61192 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

  • Brake lamps staying off when the pedal is pressed
  • Intermittent stop lamp operation
  • Brake switch fault codes related to the stop lamp circuit
  • Cruise control or shift interlock issues tied to brake signal input
  • Delayed or inconsistent brake light response

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and mounting style before installation. This switch uses a bolt-on design with screw hardware and no wiring harness included. On some Volkswagen applications, the brake switch mounts on the master cylinder, so confirm the vehicle-specific location and OE reference before replacement. Always compare the original part number and connector layout to the existing switch before installation.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies electrical replacement parts for OE-style service applications, and SLS-473 is built to match the listed connector and terminal configuration for supported Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and brake switch location before ordering.

This part fits 196 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelDrive TypeLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2024VolkswagenPolo————N/A—
2023VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2023VolkswagenSaveiro————N/A—
2022VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2022VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2022VolkswagenPolo————N/A—
2022VolkswagenSaveiro————N/A—
2022VolkswagenVento————N/AOn Master Cylinder
2021VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2021VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2021VolkswagenPolo————N/A—
2021VolkswagenSaveiro————N/A—
2021VolkswagenVento————N/AOn Master Cylinder
2020VolkswagenGTI—2.0LL4—N/A—
2020VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2020VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2020VolkswagenPolo————N/A—
2020VolkswagenSaveiro————N/A—
2020VolkswagenTiguan—2.0LL4—N/A—
2020VolkswagenVento————N/AOn Master Cylinder
2019VolkswagenBeetle————N/A—
2019VolkswagenGTI—2.0LL4—N/A—
2019VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2019VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2019VolkswagenPolo————N/A—
2019VolkswagenSaveiro————N/A—
2019VolkswagenTiguan—2.0LL4—N/A—
2019VolkswagenVento————N/AOn Master Cylinder
2018AudiQ3—2.0LL4—N/A—
2018AudiQ3 Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2018AudiTT Quattro————N/A—
2018VolkswagenBeetle————N/A—
2018VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2018VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2018VolkswagenPolo————N/A—
2018VolkswagenSaveiro————N/A—
2018VolkswagenTiguan—2.0LL4—N/A—
2018VolkswagenTiguan Limited—2.0LL4—N/A—
2018VolkswagenVento————N/AOn Master Cylinder
2017AudiQ3—2.0LL4—N/A—
2017AudiQ3 Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2017AudiTT Quattro————N/A—
2017VolkswagenBeetle————N/A—
2017VolkswagenCC————N/A—
2017VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2017VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2017VolkswagenPolo————N/A—
2017VolkswagenSaveiro————N/A—
2017VolkswagenTouareg————N/A—
2017VolkswagenVento————N/AOn Master Cylinder
2016AudiA3—1.4LL4—N/A—
2016AudiA3—1.8LL4—N/A—
2016AudiA3—2.0LL4—N/A—
2016AudiA3 Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2016AudiA3 Sportback e-tron—1.4LL4—N/A—
2016AudiQ3—2.0LL4—N/A—
2016AudiQ3 Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2016AudiS3—2.0LL4—N/A—
2016AudiTT Quattro————N/A—
2016AudiTTS Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2016VolkswagenBeetle————N/A—
2016VolkswagenCC————N/A—
2016VolkswagenEos————N/A—
2016VolkswagenGolf SportWagen—1.8LL4—N/A—
2016VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2016VolkswagenNuevo Gol—1.6LL4—N/A—
2016VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2016VolkswagenPolo————N/A—
2016VolkswagenSaveiro————N/A—
2016VolkswagenTiguan—2.0LL4—N/A—
2016VolkswagenTouareg————N/A—
2016VolkswagenVento————N/AOn Master Cylinder
2015AudiA3—1.4LL4—N/A—
2015AudiA3—1.8LL4—N/A—
2015AudiA3—2.0LL4—N/A—
2015AudiA3 Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2015AudiQ3—2.0LL4—N/A—
2015AudiQ3 Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2015AudiS3—2.0LL4—N/A—
2015AudiTT Quattro————N/A—
2015AudiTTS Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2015VolkswagenBeetle————N/A—
2015VolkswagenCC————N/A—
2015VolkswagenEos————N/A—
2015VolkswagenGolf SportWagen—1.8LL4—N/A—
2015VolkswagenGolf SportWagen—2.0LL4DIESELN/A—
2015VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2015VolkswagenNuevo Gol—1.6LL4—N/A—
2015VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2015VolkswagenPolo————N/A—
2015VolkswagenSaveiro————N/A—
2015VolkswagenTiguan—1.4LL4—N/A—
2015VolkswagenTiguan—2.0LL4—N/A—
2015VolkswagenTouareg————N/A—
2015VolkswagenVento—1.6LL4—N/AOn Master Cylinder
2014AudiTT Quattro————N/A—
2014AudiTT RS Quattro—2.5LL5—N/A—
2014AudiTTS Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2014VolkswagenBeetle————N/A—
2014VolkswagenCC————N/A—
2014VolkswagenEos————N/A—
2014VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2014VolkswagenNuevo Gol—1.6LL4—N/A—
2014VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2014VolkswagenPolo————N/A—
2014VolkswagenSaveiro————N/A—
2014VolkswagenTiguan—2.0LL4—N/A—
2014VolkswagenTouareg————N/A—
2014VolkswagenVento—1.6LL4—N/AOn Master Cylinder
2013AudiA3————N/A—
2013AudiA3 Quattro————N/A—
2013AudiTT Quattro————N/A—
2013AudiTT RS Quattro—2.5LL5—N/A—
2013AudiTTS Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2013VolkswagenBeetle————N/A—
2013VolkswagenCC————N/A—
2013VolkswagenEos————N/A—
2013VolkswagenGolf————N/A—
2013VolkswagenGTI————N/A—
2013VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2013VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2013VolkswagenPolo————N/A—
2013VolkswagenTiguan—2.0LL4—N/A—
2013VolkswagenTouareg————N/A—
2012AudiA3————N/A—
2012AudiA3 Quattro————N/A—
2012AudiTT Quattro————N/A—
2012AudiTT RS Quattro—2.5LL5—N/A—
2012AudiTTS Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2012VolkswagenBeetle————N/A—
2012VolkswagenCC————N/A—
2012VolkswagenEos—2.0LL4—N/A—
2012VolkswagenGolf————N/A—
2012VolkswagenGolf SportWagen—2.5LL5—N/A—
2012VolkswagenGTI————N/A—
2012VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2012VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2012VolkswagenTiguan—2.0LL4—N/A—
2012VolkswagenTouareg————N/A—
2011AudiA3————N/A—
2011AudiA3 Quattro————N/A—
2011AudiTT Quattro————N/A—
2011AudiTT RS Quattro—2.5LL5—N/A—
2011AudiTTS Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2011VolkswagenAmarok—2.0LL4—N/A—
2011VolkswagenBeetle————N/A—
2011VolkswagenCC————N/A—
2011VolkswagenEos—2.0LL4—N/A—
2011VolkswagenGolf————N/A—
2011VolkswagenGolf SportWagen—2.5LL5—N/A—
2011VolkswagenGTI————N/A—
2011VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2011VolkswagenTiguan—2.0LL4—N/A—
2011VolkswagenTouareg————N/A—
2010AudiA3————N/A—
2010AudiA3 Quattro————N/A—
2010AudiTT————N/A—
2010AudiTT Quattro————N/A—
2010AudiTTS Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2010VolkswagenCC————N/A—
2010VolkswagenEos—2.0LL4—N/A—
2010VolkswagenGolf————N/A—
2010VolkswagenGolf SportWagen—2.5LL5—N/A—
2010VolkswagenGTI————N/A—
2010VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2010VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2010VolkswagenTiguan—2.0LL4—N/A—
2009AudiA3————N/A—
2009AudiA3 Quattro————N/A—
2009AudiA4FWD———N/A—
2009AudiTT————N/A—
2009AudiTT Quattro————N/A—
2009AudiTTS Quattro—2.0LL4—N/A—
2009VolkswagenCC————N/A—
2009VolkswagenEos—2.0LL4—N/A—
2009VolkswagenGTI————N/A—
2009VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2009VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2009VolkswagenTiguan—2.0LL4—N/A—
2008AudiA3————N/A—
2008AudiA3 Quattro————N/A—
2008AudiTT————N/A—
2008AudiTT Quattro————N/A—
2008VolkswagenEos—3.2LV6—N/A—
2008VolkswagenEos—2.0LL4—N/A—
2008VolkswagenGTI————N/A—
2008VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2008VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2007AudiA3————N/A—
2007AudiA3 QuattroAWD———N/A—
2007VolkswagenEos—3.2LV6—N/A—
2007VolkswagenEos—2.0LL4—N/A—
2007VolkswagenJetta————N/A—
2007VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
2006VolkswagenJetta————N/AFrom Chassis No. 1K-6-741 207
2006VolkswagenPassat————N/A—
Directly replaces or cross-references 5 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Standard Ignition — SLS-4733C0698459S61192SL1022SW8200