How to replace Brake Light Switch on BMW E36 1994 in 20 minutes

[bthemedia]

see also vids "j-T_vnWNqyg" who broke the tab and "im5fKXGy92Q" who just pulled it out with some pliers =)

[bthemedia]

what!? you've got a screen that tells you the brake light switch is broken! that's just not even fair... not fair at all!!! =)

[bthemedia]

Also, I ran a piece of wire between the two leading cables to short circuit them and tested that worked to turn on the brake lights, so that's how we knew it was the switch that had gone bad. The fuse in the fuse panel also looked good, and of course the bulbs looked good (filaments not broken).

[bthemedia]

I have a 1991 316 and recognize the same brake light switch. One of the mechanic guys I was working with thought I needed to pull out and twist the red safety button somehow in order to snap out the switch. I'm not sure, I was thinking about unbolting the bracket too. Thanks for the video, it helps me see "what's next" and I'll try it tmrw morning. =)

[hanguyen0987]

I am happy to see you successfully replaced the Brake Light Switch. Most BMW Do It Yourself are relative easier. Taking car to the dealers costs to much money and time. BMW reputation of engine performance and last longer than other cars but it requires more maintenance.

[BetOliveira1]

an update: I followed your video instructions this weekend, and I successfully replaced the break light switch myself...Thanks for posting the Video. It probably saved me a couple hundred dollars.

[hanguyen0987]

I am glad for you to find the video. It is very easy if you see the video first. Because the confined space, we don't have much room to work but we can reach in and disconnect the whole bracket.

Good luck

[BetOliveira1]

NICE!! Just this weekend I noticed that my 1994 BMW 325i break lights were staying constantly on. I researched Google and I eventually got the sense that my break light switch was the culprit. I had no idea how to go about replacing it. Then I did a youtube search and I found your video. I am gonna try this as it looks very easy to do, Thanks for posting this video!