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Brake Light Warning On Check Panel
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:06 pm
by mustard
On occasions I get the warning light lit on the check panel whilst driving, but when I physically look at the rear of the car they are functioning fine.
Is this a common problem, any connections etc I should look at?
Re: Brake Light Warning On Check Panel
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:27 pm
by kam-325i
mustard wrote:On occasions I get the warning light lit on the check panel whilst driving, but when I physically look at the rear of the car they are functioning fine.
Is this a common problem, any connections etc I should look at?
I used to have the same problem on my old 320i, it turned out to be the electrics installed with the tow bar causing the problem.
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:38 pm
by Nick325
I had this problem after i'd fitted some Mtech pedals.
Try adjusting the break pedal light switch,its located under the pedal itself.
And when i say `adjust`i mean physically bend the mounting!
Its a bit trial and error.
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:09 pm
by skidlidsid
I had the same problem, sorted it with fitting a new brake light switch.
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:28 pm
by Brianmoooore
Brake light switch is a possibility, but not usually the cause on an E30.
More likely to be the connections to the lamps in the rear clusters being a bit tarnished. Also check that your brake lamp bulbs are a "reputable" make. Some cheap lamps draw the wrong current, and can occassionaly trip the warning control unit.