brake light problem, meh!

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Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:20 am

ok all bulbs have been tested working,,, however my brake lights are not working, it has not been working for a while now i think, well i only noticed it yesterday on way to aces the bulb is working though! what can be the cause of this,, al lthe wiring looks intact? the rails look alright....?? any ideas??
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Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:24 am

I'm pretty sure it will be the brake light switch under the pedal, have a look at that before you piss about looking for burnt out wiring. :D
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Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:27 am

Brake light switch may need replacing, I think its at the top of the brake pedal but im not sure.
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Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:30 am

Have a look here, its part number 6:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=35&fg=05
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Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:49 am

cheers nice one :) how do you replace? is it an easy job??? ive got a spare from my breaking IS, though is it worth getting a new one??

if anyone can do it in the sout east london area, i will pay for it to be done if its more complex ??