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BMW 318i brake lights

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  • 20-09-2007 7:15pm
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    olearydc
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭


    Hi

    I have a 1997 BMW 318
    All ok until a few days ago..all brake lights have gone:confused:
    all other lights are working fine but the 3 lights (2 sides and 1 in lower back window) not working
    Check fuse and bulb, replaced fuse and bulb just to be sure, but no joy
    any ideas would be great..cheers


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    rebel.ranter
    Registered Users Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭rebel.ranter


    Hi the usual cause for brake lights in e36 (your model 3 series) is that the brake light switch above the pedal has failed. They normally fail internally. I think is about €30 to buy a new one. It's not too difficult to fit either. One connector.
    Probably easier to call into Kevin O'Learys or Kearys to get one rather than this on Ebay

    Here is a guide on the issue:

    http://www.bimmerzone.com/brakelight.htm


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    olearydc
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭olearydc


    Fair play

    looks like it could be the switch all right
    Will get a new one and see how it goes, will post here if it works

    Thanks again:D


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    #4
    olearydc
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭olearydc


    Ok rebel.ranter

    I did what that web site said and try'ed to pull off the switch behind the brake pedal
    did not come out easy, banged my head a few times!!
    and just broke it in half (very careful I am not)

    went to Kearys (hoping they had one) and bought a new one for 18 Euro
    went home and my wife thinks Im a genius, works perfect..All thks to you

    Owe you one,
    Dan:D


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