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mortycrock
10-07-2006, 01:21 PM
Like a few other people, my OBC keeps telling me to check that darned manuel cause i've got a problem with my "Break Light Circuit" well, i called a friend of mine back home in Portland who owns a BMW shop, and he told me to check the contact points on all the bulbs (which i did) and to also maybe change out the brake light switch, problem is, where the F do i get a new brake light switch? :confused:

Thanks, Morty.
fun2drive
10-07-2006, 05:22 PM
Morty:
go to your local BMW dealer spring for like 10-12 bucks unless you get the updated switch. Be sure to have your VIN with you because I think the 95 model year was 4 pin not a 2 pin switch but the parts guy can tell you for sure. There are a number of brake light switch write ups to get this done. Unless you are ordering other stuff from one of our vendors it is best to just get it from the dealer...
johnf
10-07-2006, 09:54 PM
It will be a four pin switch if the car has check control. The (low-current) switch section tells the CC that the main switch has closed and the brake light filaments should be drawing current.
mortycrock
10-08-2006, 11:58 AM
Sweet, thanks guys. i'll look into that tomorrow and i'll keep you posted.
mortycrock
10-14-2006, 12:07 PM
I found a switch at a local BMW dealership that'll run me about $28. does that sound about right?
arenaej
10-14-2006, 08:14 PM
I got mine on ebay for $8. + $2 s&h.
mvallido
10-14-2006, 08:30 PM
I found a switch at a local BMW dealership that'll run me about $28. does that sound about right?

Morty there is a place called Inter Auto Parts in San Deigo that's a lot cheaper than the dealer. You'll save a lot of money on OEM parts.
mortycrock
10-15-2006, 11:30 AM
Ok, i checked out the website, but there is nothing to click on unless you "login" and there is no place to register. so... i don't know if im just retarded, but yea... don't know what to do.
mvallido
10-15-2006, 01:14 PM
Ok, i checked out the website, but there is nothing to click on unless you "login" and there is no place to register. so... i don't know if im just retarded, but yea... don't know what to do.
Their website is for vendors or autorized shops only. You have to call them and ask to be added to the BMW Club so you get discounted price.
mortycrock
10-15-2006, 02:30 PM
Ahhh... gotcha. thanks.
mvallido
10-15-2006, 02:52 PM
Break. Have you posted a pic of your whip yet?
mortycrock
10-15-2006, 06:38 PM
Naw, haven't gotten around to it yet... probably gonna do it when i get home from work tomorrow.
mortycrock
10-16-2006, 04:42 PM
Ok, ok... now for the real question. i got my new break light switch. now where the F does it go?!