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07-21-2011, 03:26 PM
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ΛΦΕ
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Etobicoke / Waterloo
Posts: 1,483
Car: 330ci , 328is
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check engine : brake circuit failure??
i got a check engine light...after i washed my car...
it says brake circuit failure??
but my brake lights perfectly fine at any position the light switch is at..
its a 1996 328is
weird. any1 know what the problem is?
not too worried because everything works okay. just the warning sign flashing at me everytime i start my car.....
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07-21-2011, 03:37 PM
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Parts hoarding partner...
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,015
Car: 325IS 87-325IC 89-IC
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just run and drive the car and see after turning it on and of if it resets itself. Should be fine..ghost in the machine sort of thing.
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07-21-2011, 04:45 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: GTA
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Car: 89 325izle - 95 318i
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When you put on the brakes are your brake lights lighting up?
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07-21-2011, 05:34 PM
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ΛΦΕ
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Etobicoke / Waterloo
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Car: 330ci , 328is
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yup . they both light up.
DRL , middle notch , and full low beams notch.
brake lights all light up and also comes on when i press on the brakes.
i'll take ceekers advice...and just wait it out
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07-21-2011, 05:40 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pickering
Posts: 2,498
Car: 87,325IS - E36 M3
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your brake light switch is on it's way out it's not the check engine light tho brake light circuit come on the OBC check engine is a totally different ball game 
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07-21-2011, 05:50 PM
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ΛΦΕ
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Etobicoke / Waterloo
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Car: 330ci , 328is
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^^^what is a brake light switch......? is this thing gunna be a pain in the ass to change? ... 
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07-21-2011, 06:39 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pickering
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Car: 87,325IS - E36 M3
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no not at all it's under the drivers kick panal part is not expensive . where do u live?? maybe i can give u a hand if am in the area next week
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07-21-2011, 08:00 PM
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Parts hoarding partner...
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,015
Car: 325IS 87-325IC 89-IC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by noodles101
^^^what is a brake light switch......? is this thing gunna be a pain in the ass to change? ... |
Located behind the arm of the brake pedal. As you press down on the pedal it presses a plunger in; This plunger is part of the brake switch.
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07-27-2011, 09:03 AM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orangeville
Posts: 927
Car: 98 M3 99
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I happen to have a brake light switch I never installed, cant return it so make me an offer
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07-27-2011, 09:07 AM
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Vtec just kicked in
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: TO
Posts: 2,394
Car: 99 S52
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07-27-2011, 07:34 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: GTA
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Car: 89 325izle - 95 318i
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The brake switch isn't hard to replace but a major pain the ass to do.
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07-28-2011, 08:11 AM
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BLACKOUT
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Sauga
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Car: 94 E36 & 09 Mazda 3
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I just ordered 2 switches from E-bay as mine went for the second time. Common issue on these E36's... Dealer wants $56 for the switch...
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07-28-2011, 01:23 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: GTA
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Car: 89 325izle - 95 318i
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www.autopartsway.ca I believe it is $12. OEM
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07-28-2011, 01:32 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orangeville
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Car: 98 M3 99
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Just checked, $25
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07-28-2011, 06:58 PM
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ΛΦΕ
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Etobicoke / Waterloo
Posts: 1,483
Car: 330ci , 328is
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ya ....i thought i was lucky because the warning went off for a week or two...
but it came back again today....i guesss i'll have to change thisss...lol but i have no idea where it is or how to change this..LOL ..
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