HELP BREAK LIGHTS ALWAYS ON.................

[SHAZ325iSPORT]

hey guys,yes another problem,just noticed that my break lights are always on as soon as i put my ignition on,can anybody help........

[Simon]

Brake light switch, located above the brake pedal, very common E30 fault.

[SHAZ325iSPORT]

sweet,il have a look now but how would i know if it broken?

[Simon]

sweet,il have a look now but how would i know if it broken?

Try connecting the wires together, you will soon find out if it's the switch, I'd be 99% it's the switch.

You can get a new one for less than Ԛ£10 from GSF/ECP.

[jonbuoy]

Lift your brake pedal up by hand and see if they go out, could be just sticky like mine was. Other than that the switch will no doubt be stuck inside its casing if broken

[calder]

if the switch isn't broken and the position is just too far forward you can gently bend the bracket back a little, this cured mine.

[smithy318i]

The switch is adjustable.
Push the pedal down and with your other hand pull the plastic dome shaped thingy a few clicks.
The switch should click off and on when the pedal is depressed.

[rowemeister]

remove your bulbs mate! they are common for sticking on