Brake Light Circuit Warning On E36 M3

[hugepiece]

hi guys, does anyone know the part (or even better part number) of the sensor that needs replacing to fix the above? I keep getting a warning on the dash and computer about brake light circuit, when I check the lights are working fine......I've heard this is a common issue but can't find the details. When I cycle the ignition it stops. would appreciate any info.

[aasc]

I have this on a 328 - usually caused by the third stop lamp coming loose in it's receptacle. Some sticky tape/blu-tack to hold it in place usually sorts it out for months on end but the odd speed hump causes it again.

[hugepiece]

thanks i'll take a look, but I read somewhere that this is a common issue and can be permanently fixed by replacing one of the sensors, cant for the life of me find the answer tho....

[aasc]

Some stuff here re. changing the brake pedal sensor: www.bimmerdiy.com/e36

[Pickled Piper]

Common problem on E36s.I fixed it by replacing both brake light bulbs.

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[xm5er]

I had this problem and it was solved by replacing the brake light switch under the brake pedal. 'twas a simple job
article here www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/E36-Brake_Switch/E36-Brake_Switch.htm

Its difficult to remove the switch without breaking it but you can unplug it and plug in a new one to check if it fixes your problem, without physically removing your old one. If you do need to replace it, take a look at the red sleeve on the new one and work out how to slide it back on the old one, that will allow you to remove it from the bracket. I only discovered this after completely trashing mine.