Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2000 08:54:41 EST From: "Mike Tse" Subject: re: Brake Circuit Warning Light This is a common intermittent problem on the E36 cars. I just had this happen on my 328is and my M3... It's the Brake light switch actuated by your brake pedal. Something about a bad batch from the factory as I recall. Got the part from Steve D (www.ultimategarage.com). The R&R took about 10 minutes. Remove your drivers side kick panel (two screws to the left and right of your steering column. You'll see the switch right above your brake pedal. Black housing red and white button. Size of a large pack of chewing gum. (roughly) Once you figure out the locking mechanism it's really easy to swap out. You'll need to use one hand to press down on the brake while you release the locking mechanism. As well as replacing.... Picture of the switch part: ---- ------- white button will need to also be pulled out a bit || Don't worry, it will come out more if you just tug ||||--------Red collar needs to be pulled all the way out ^ |||| |^^| ------When red collar is free of housing, the locking tabs ------------- can easily be pressed in and housing removed. | | |4 conductor| | | Install is reverse...Make sure you press on the brake pedal while replacing or else the collar/tab locking system won't work properly and the switch may fall out!! Hope this helps! --- Mike Tse 95 M3 -Bone Stock- 96 328is Silvr/Gry USS/ERK -Sharked w/CAI- ***FOR SALE*** BMWCCA NJ