I got no brake lights,please help

[Dan M C]

Hi guys,it's been a while ....i got i huge problem with my brake lights ....they don't work ....,i checked the fuse and it's ok ....what can it be then ?,i also checked the light bulbs they are also ok,is there something else to this that i don't know about ?,maybe a solenoid or something like that ?
Thank you and please help me.
Dan

[blkongry]

Did you check the brake pedal switch? It may have died. I haven't looked for mine on my car, but it should be right behind the brake pedal (High up on the pedal arm). It may be out of adjustment or internally failing. Always check the easy stuff first.

[Dan M C]

No i havent,i didn't know there was one...so you're saying that there is a switch right under the brake pedal ?
Thank you
Dan

[Wayne 962]

Yes there is. Let me see if I have a pic...



I have a tech article coming soon...

-Wayne

[Wayne 962]

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/autocat/load_page.cgi?page_number=2&bookmark=12&model=BE36&currsection=electr

[Dan M C]

Thank you "blkongry" and "Wayne at Pelican",you guys were right on,it was the brake switch....i changed it and everything is back to normal now,boy do i love my BMW when everything is 100%.I was surprised to see that the switch was actually very inexpensive,at only $ 23 canadian it was a big surprise.
I apreciate the picture and my appologies for taking so long to repost,if i can help anyone with anything i would love to repay the favor,i apreciate your guys help very much.
Thank you again.
Dan

[Dan M C]

One other thing,on my car the switch actually there was 4 prongs rather than two,ironiclly enough the 4 prong brake switch is acually $ 3 cheaper !,go figure....and to remove the thing you have to pull back the RED part fit in the switch and then push back the red plastic,i learned this the hard way.
Thank you all.
Dan

[blkongry]

Anytime, my friend.... glad to hear it was a relatively inexpensive fix.

[Wayne 962]

Cool deal - glad to be of help. Repay the favor by telling all your BMW friends about this board, and Pelican!

-Wayne

[Dan M C]

I sure will Wayne,this is indeed a very knowlegeble forum.
Again thank you all.
Dan

[Wayne 962]

Originally posted by Dan M C
I sure will Wayne,this is indeed a very knowlegeble forum.
Again thank you all.
Dan

Hopefully growing every day...

-Wayne