Brake Light Circuit on e36

[jsen]

just got the indicator showing this on my e36.. checked on the service manual, but its has nothign to do with the broken fiuses or bulbs.... . it comes on n off... once i turn off the engine, it disappears... but came back on after while... any idea on this matter? pls drop some solution.. thks.. n happy hari raya.!

 

[DiNAN.328i]

the thing you need to change is the 4-pol brake light circuit switch.

check this out, http://www.geocities.com/karlkarlb/brakeswitch.html

 

[wan520i]

Check your brake light switch also..., is a switch at or near your brake's pedal.

Sometimes I encounter that message too. After touching & massaging the switch..the message gone...hehe...

 

[jsen]

thks guys..

even with the warning on, all my brake lights are working perfectly...went out for dinner just now, the sign came out again.. ignored it.. when im on my way back, it has gone completely...

really have no idea at all..! sigh...

 

[3er]

jsen:
The contact between the bulb holder and the light cluster that has oxidised which results in high resistance. Therefore the car thinks it has blown a bulb.

Solution:
Clean the contacts on both sides with sand paper and voila! all i well for the next few months or years (depending on your sanding skills).

Ex-E36 owner here....

 

[jsen]

thks john.. will try to do it on the weekend...

hk, will probably give u a buzzz tml.. thks man..

wan520i, cant seem to locate the switch under the pedal.. thks thks.

today seems fine.. no warnin light at all!

 

[wan520i]

Oooopps...., maybe the switch is at the passenger side...

 

[mikoloh]

Spot on 3er....