Just had master cylinder and brake booster replaced. I also replaced the calipers. Now the brake lights won't go out. Its as if one has his foot on the brakes constantly. Brakes seem to work fine....but all three brake lights are on continuously. Any suggestions or advice?
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Check the switch on the brake pedal ...STX e30
No. 10/110 STX: 1989 325i
DD: 1991 318is slicktop
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That happened to me one night (wasn't working on my car at all prior to this) and I had to drive home with bright red lights shining on everyone behind me. Once I got home I checked the brake switch underneath the steering column near the brake pedal and found out that the switch was loose (I probably accidentally kicked the panel by accident and knocked the switch loose) and just connected it back and the brakes worked fine after that.Ping me for photo sessions: ISOlution|PhotographyComment
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The brake light switch could have been damaged when replacing the MC or the position of the pedal arm may be different. The switch is adjustable.The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
Jim Levie, Huntsville, ALComment
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Sorry, man, these guys are all wrong.
Just part the car out, save yourself the headache.
Closing SOON!"LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW
Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398
Thanks for 10 years of fun!Comment
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Yeah, stereoinstaller is right.
Strip it and sell me the shell cheap.STX e30
No. 10/110 STX: 1989 325i
DD: 1991 318is slicktop
SHAZAM, GOMER, LOOK AHEAD.Comment
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Dibs on the brake light switch.sigpic
1989 325is Raged on then sold.Originally posted by JinormusJ
1988 325 SETA 2DR Beaten to death, then parted.
1988 325 SETA 4DR Parted.
1990 325i Cabrio Daily'd, then stored 2 yrs ago.Comment
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car is not actually mine....belongs to my twin boys 18....who would kill me if i thought about parting it out. They have put their heart, soul and money into their vert. New suspension, (H&Rs and bilsteins), 5 speed swap, plastic bumpers, maplight mirror, Alpine stereo....Style 5s are being filled and drilled as we speak. And Stereoinstaller should cool out....because a Luke box is in the future!Comment
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Closing SOON!"LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW
Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398
Thanks for 10 years of fun!Comment
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It was the brake light switch! Thanks guys.Comment
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To bump this thread and not create a new one, I'm having a problem where my switch keeps popping out of place which then causes lack of contact and the brake lights stay on until I drop the kick panel, reach in and press the switch back into place.
Do I need to simply replace the switch? Or is there another part I should get, the part that the switch clips into which may have lost its ability to properly retain the switch? I have to baby the release of my brake pedal which is very annoying.Comment
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^^^ get a new switch or e36 switch they are the same, junkyard (pocket part)
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replace the switch. there 10 bucks. hell, 25 from the dealer.
once any of the clips on it are broken, it wont work because it can move around.
once it is a little loose the mechanisim won't work correctly.Comment
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