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Thread: E39 Brake Light Switch Replacement

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    E39 Brake Light Switch Replacement

    Lads, how do you go about replacing the switch in an E39, I have access to the current switch I'm just not sure of the correct procedure to remove the old one and replace it.
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    RE: E39 Brake Light Switch Replacement

    http://youtu.be/Xg-fN1aU_dk

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    RE: E39 Brake Light Switch Replacement

    So I have the new one in but the lights are always on now, is there a certain way the pedal has to be pushed to install it correctly?
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    RE: E39 Brake Light Switch Replacement

    Quote Originally Posted by Gar
    http://youtu.be/Xg-fN1aU_dk
    The preface lift is a different system I think as my switch was cemetery different, it in now and working, now hopefully that sorts my CC/braking issue.
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    RE: E39 Brake Light Switch Replacement

    Have you it sorted now? Did you order the switch using your VIN? Let me know if you need a hand.
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    RE: E39 Brake Light Switch Replacement

    Quote Originally Posted by rebel.ranter
    Have you it sorted now? Did you order the switch using your VIN? Let me know if you need a hand.
    I originally got it in OTTO about 4 months ago:tounge:, everything was working well on the 20 mile trip I used to test it yesterday evening, hopefully it'll be the same today.
    E39 525iA Sport - Sapphire Black - SOLD
    E39 528iT SE - Orient Blue - SOLD
    E39 540i/A Sport - Topaz Blue

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