Stop Light Not Working

[Longshanks666]

Hi All,

This is my first post so i hope you can help I have a 1995 318I Convertible that has no stop lights, I was first made aware of this problem when someone told me at a set of Traffic lights,

When I inspected the bulbs they were fine I then got some help and had a friend stand behind the car while i pressed the brake pedal no lights until i moved the brake pedal to the left a bit then they came on it worked for a bit but now no lights again and if i move the pedal to the left nothing.

First what do you think the fault is?

If its the STOP light Switch how do i get access to it and change it

If its not the stop light switch how do i repair it

Dave

[KC Ron Carter]

The stop light switch is a definate fix.

It is mounted on a bracket where the pedal arm will cause it to actuate when the pedal is pushed.

If you have cruise the switch will have a second set of wires to release the cruise when the brakes are applied.

It should be a 10 minute job with the column dust cover removed.




You can then take it to any parts store to get a replacement.

Later,

[Longshanks666]

Thanks for the help it was brilliant,
The picture was a help too, the plunger on the switch was sticking probably needs replaceing so will do that as soon as the xmas season is over but with a little bit of WD40 the plunger and lights are ok

Again thank you for your help