Brake Lights

[red325]

For the past 2-3 days when I start my car, the orange check light begins to blink. When I look up at the check panel, the brake lights sensor is illuminated. I got my friend to stand behind the car and see if the lights were on or off when I applied the brakes. But, as soon as I touched the brake pedal, the check lights immediately turned off and my friend said the brake lights were on. Should I just blow this off or be worried?

[Todd Black 88]

Thats what its always supposed to do. Thats the check panel test circuit.
Normal

[red325]

OK. That's embarrassing...Just got my first e30 a couple weeks ago.

[StereoInstaller1]

OK. That's embarrassing...Just got my first e30 a couple weeks ago.

Learning hurts.

You are getting off easy.

Luke

[machined]

That's how your car 'checks' your brakes. Mine is constantly on - so congrats on having one that works properly lol

[StereoInstaller1]

That's how your car 'checks' your brakes. Mine is constantly on - so congrats on having one that works properly lol

If ya wanna fix it, I have the solution.

[machined]

Ja?

[TrentW]

If ya wanna fix it, I have the solution.

Replaced the sticking brake light switch on the wife's car and now the brake lights don't stay on, but the check panel light still does. You have the solution?