Re: bmw-digest V9 #1557

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Georg

I have the same problem with my 95 M3 but it seems to only do this when it's
damp outside.
After the moisture goes away so does the message. I would be interseted in what
you find.

- -Bob


>>>Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 15:03:21 -0400
>>>From: Seeker <rfg@domain.elided>
>>>Subject: Re: <E36> Brake Light Circuit msg on OBC

>>My 1994 325is, which I acquired about 3 months ago, has an intermittent
>>message on the OBC which reads "Brake Light Circuit." I have checked all the
>>bulbs, connectors at the rear and at the switch. The car has had the new
>>brake
>>light switch incorporated per a bulletin. Looked at Bentley manual but I
>>can't
>>figure out what to look for with the above mentioned message. Sometimes I
>>can
>>go for a week or more before it appears and then it may happen daily. Any
>>ideas would be appreciated.
>>
>>Georg <tfam@domain.elided> 87 535is aka "MOCK 5" 94 325is

>>Georg -

>>   Although I cannot attest to the accuracy of this info, I once saw
>>posted on the Digest the observation that not using sub-standard bulbs,
>>i.e. bulbs not purchased from BMW, might - repeat - might be the cause of
>>this message.

>>   I have the same message appear, but only in the winter (Wash, D.C.
>>area).  Once it gets warm again, it disappears.  Will be interested to see
>>if it reappears this winter again.

>>   Seeker

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