Re: <E30> Back-up light switch

[Im4BMW@xxxxxxx]

Hi all!

In a message dated 6/9/99 8:50:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Kyle B. writes:

<< aforementioned switch needs to be replaced. my question is: is this switch 
 located above the tranny fluid level, so i dont have to drain the 
 transmission fluid? from what i understand, the switch is located pretty 
high 
 up on the tranny, but i wanted to double check before i start the job. 
thanks 
 for any help. >>

The switch is indeed on top of the transmission..and it's a real bugger to 
get to...I am in the middle of a clutch change on my son's '87 325is and I 
can tell you "exactly" where it is...on top of the trans about 10" to 12" 
forward of the shifter hole.

Make sure the connector is ok in the shifter area under the boot before 
diving into the job.  As far as how much has to come off the car to get to 
the switch I can't say...except it must be terribly difficult without getting 
in there for a clutch change!

I would think draining the transmission wouldn't be necessary to change the 
switch.

Good luck,

John Weese
BMW CCA #76646
'73 2002tii
'76 2002
'88 M5
'86 325es (son's)
'87 325is (son's)

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