Brake Light Circuit Fix

[rGrissM3]

Wondering if anyone has a DIY or write-up on how to fix that problem with the brake pedal switch. I just bought the switch but couldn't find any DIYs when I searched. Any help is appreciated.

[BMWmotorsports]

here ya go griss
http://www.geocities.com/karlkarlb/brakeswitch.html

[ahardm3]

cool I was wondering how to get rid of that head ache

[bmdubbayoo]

sweet, my warning light just started popping up....so annoying....

[rGrissM3]

thanks man, this is legit

[djervin]

AWESOME, thanks.

[M3x415]

yeah mine has been flashing for the pass 3 months on and off, hella annoying..
but the brake lights still work. I brought the swtich but still havent swapped it out yet.
the last time i remember swapping it was a PITA.
Just break the dayam thing, you already gots a new one to replace with.

anyone want to do it for me?
i'm lazy and its a PITA to do.

[djervin]

Sure, I will hook you up. Head on over, see you in about a week... hehe.

[Xiphos]

Sure, I will hook you up. Head on over, see you in about a week... hehe.

I smell a little male bonding time happening in a week...

[Theodore]

Tag for later!

[M3x415]

Sure, I will hook you up. Head on over, see you in about a week... hehe.

sure just PM me when you are near by buddy.



I smell a little male bonding time happening in a week...

no you smell my M and djervin bonding in about a week. i'll do a photshoot.
:D

[aaronmjr]

It's not really that bad. Just do it yourself :buttrock

[AlpinweiB III]

Thanks alot!

I have had that annoying message on and off for about 3 months and have been just two lazy to fix it.

[BeerHat]

Don't have to break the switch apart (like i fuggin did). just pull the red part out, and it will yield enough clearance to push the tabs in. pops right out. Too bad i figured that out after the fact. But I did come up with a few new colorful expletives in the process, so all was not a loss.

Dan

[giantrobot9000]

So THAT'S what my problem is!!! Awesome...thanks. That warning just started and I was puzzled because the lights work just fine.

[EURO M3 CSL]

jsut got the light again today... must change.. switch :) thanks for the info

can any1 help look up the link and the partnumber for the switch?

[bizlur]

I couldn't get my old one out... I was laying upside down on my back in the driver seat... couldn't get it no matter what. I just cut it out with a drimmel... the new one goes in easy.

[RRSperry]

You guys kill me...lol

"I can't figure out how the switch is supposed to work, so I'll just break it to get it out..." lol


Press brake pedal
Pull plunger out
Pull out retaining collar
Depress tabs
Switch falls out.


Come on guys, it ain't rocket surgery...

[dEfUsEd]

Changed mine in about 10 minutes. It's very simple.
The tabs on my old one broke off so it came out rather easy.

[Xiphos]

You guys kill me...lol

"I can't figure out how the switch is supposed to work, so I'll just break it to get it out..." lol


Press brake pedal
Pull plunger out
Pull out retaining collar
Depress tabs
Switch falls out.


Come on guys, it ain't rocket surgery...

Rockets have surgery? :)

[lesl]

Not knowing to pull the plunger out = caveman removal method = 1 extra hour and a broken switch (which might not have been bad in the first place)