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My "brake light circuit" indicator came on and there's no brake lights working. Changed 1 bulb that had no continuity (i'm a electrician), checked fuse which was good, even exchanged it but still nothing. Not sure about the middle trunk lid brake lights, didn't want to take that apart if I didn't have to. Where do I look from here?

Submitted: 87 days and 17 hours ago.

Category: BMW

Value: $20

Status: CLOSED

Year: 1996
Make: BMW
Model: 328i convertible

Already Tried:
Checked fuse, replaced 1 bulb, checked for voltage at bulb contacts and it was 11 volts but when the bulb went in it didn't come on.

Posted by bimmaster 87 days and 17 hours ago.

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Hi, the Brake light circuit warning is usually a sure sign that your brake light switch has failed. It contains 2 switches inside one for the lights, and one to check the switch, one fails and causes this message.
Let me know the year and model, so I can confirm.

87 days and 17 hours ago.

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1996 328i convertible, and where are these switches. Thanks

Accepted Answer

Yes, this applies to your model.
It's all one unit, its installed above the brake pedal behind the trim panel.
They are only about $20

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Answered:	8/27/2009

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Year: 1996
Make: BMW
Model: 328i convertible

Already Tried:
Checked fuse, replaced 1 bulb, checked for voltage at bulb contacts and it was 11 volts but when the bulb went in it didn't come on.

Answer

Hi, the Brake light circuit warning is usually a sure sign that your brake light switch has failed. It contains 2 switches inside one for the lights, and one to check the switch, one fails and causes this message.
Let me know the year and model, so I can confirm.

Reply

1996 328i convertible, and where are these switches. Thanks

Accepted Answer

Yes, this applies to your model.
It's all one unit, its installed above the brake pedal behind the trim panel.
They are only about $20

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Year: 1996Make: BMWModel: 328i convertible Already Tried: Checked fuse, replaced 1 bulb, checked for voltage at bulb contacts and it was 11 volts but when the bulb went in it didn't come on.

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Hi, the Brake light circuit warning is usually a sure sign that your brake light switch has failed. It contains 2 switches inside one for the lights, and one to check the switch, one fails and causes this message. Let me know the year and model, so I can confirm.

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1996 328i convertible, and where are these switches. Thanks

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Yes, this applies to your model. It's all one unit, its installed above the brake pedal behind the trim panel. They are only about $20 View Full Image

Related BMW Questions

Year: 1996
Make: BMW
Model: 328i convertible

Already Tried:
Checked fuse, replaced 1 bulb, checked for voltage at bulb contacts and it was 11 volts but when the bulb went in it didn't come on.

Hi, the Brake light circuit warning is usually a sure sign that your brake light switch has failed. It contains 2 switches inside one for the lights, and one to check the switch, one fails and causes this message.
Let me know the year and model, so I can confirm.

Yes, this applies to your model.
It's all one unit, its installed above the brake pedal behind the trim panel.
They are only about $20

View Full Image