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4.0
definitely annoying- Typical Repair Cost:
- $30
- Average Mileage:
- 98,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace brake pedal switch (1 reports)
electrical problem
Helpful websites
- BMW E36 Brake Light Switch Replacement - DIY video shows how to replace the brake light switch, pretty easy, takes maybe 15 minutes.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Sometimes while driving, a brake circuit warning comes up on the display. The brake lights work fine. From what I've read it's the brake pedal switch so I'm going to try spraying it with cleaner first, & if that doesn't work, I'll replace it & hopefully that will do the trick.
Update from Oct 19, 2012: I replaced the brake pedal switch & that fixed it. Cheap, easy fix.
- Mike W., South Hero, VT, US