"brake light circuit see owners manual"

[unamean]

from time to time i get this warning on my computer screen, and in the instrument cluster. what does this mean. btw i dont have the owners manual.

 

[pive2001]

yea i get that all the time also....i have no idea why, i heard someone say that there were a couple years that had that problem.

 

[afrobot]

if it keeps comming on now and then, and the lights are all working, it's the brake light switch. either way it's really cheap to fix...
good luck

 

[Capt]

Change the lights/switch

I had the same problem with my '94 325 conv. I changed the lights and the switch and have not had the problem since.

 

[manuel]

before you go and buy anything, tighten the third brake light bulb...see if that helps.

 

[NewToBMWs]

"check brake light"

I had the same problem with my '96 328i. It is caused by the brake light switch that sits beneath the brake pedal. Get it replaced at BMW for about $125. The problem goes away.

 

[Gib-McFragger]

Absolutely correct. If the warning is brake light CIRCUIT, it is the switch. Replace it and all will be cured.

 

[chief]

Definately get a new brake light switch and do the R&R. Had the same problem on my '96 328i. Replaced it myself and saved the labor charge from the BMW dealer. Get in touch with Bavarain Auto Parts. They offer the best prices that I have found to date. Oh yeah, haven't had the problem since going to the new switch. [side note: the BMW tech manual informs that the original mfg was dumped for a new switch mfg. to correct what was found to be crappy manufacturing by the original supplier.]