Re: E36 Brake Light Circuit Failure

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Pieter de Koninck <pieter_de_k@domain.elided> wrote:
>
> I'm getting the dreaded "Brake Light Circuit Failure" message on the
> OBC. The switch was replaced under recall a few years ago (4-5, I think).
> Could the new switch have gone south?

Yep.

> Or should I check something else before throwing parts on the car?

Check to make sure all three brake lights work. If they do, it's the
switch.

> I assume the switch isn't too expensive and replacing it is pretty
> straightforward (I have the Bentley manual, but haven't checked yet).

~$10, which is not too bad as far as BMW switches go.

alex f

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