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12-29-2003, 09:43 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Houston
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Brake light circuit - "Check Control"
i was driving around and the check control light comes on my 328is... the control computer said
"brake light circuit failure - check manual"
or something like that ... i restarted the car and it went away..
this is the second time it's done that!
anyone know what could cause this?
1996 328is Manual
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12-29-2003, 09:52 PM
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Gets Blown Daily
Join Date: Jan 2002
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it could be something as simple as a loose or burnt out bulb, or as complicated as a broken wire in the loom that goes to the tail lights.
I'd check each of the bulbs first and replace any with a broken filament
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-Authentic Rieger Infinity I body kit
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12-30-2003, 03:10 AM
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5th Gear Member
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thats good to hear ... the bulbs are fine .. they all light up
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12-30-2003, 07:24 AM
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moderationistismingly
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Bradford, ON
Posts: 8,792
Car: 97 328is-02 Impreza
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Brake pedal switch, don't change it until the brake circuit message stays on consistantly.
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12-30-2003, 04:10 PM
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5th Gear Member
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How much would that be? and where is it located?
I get employee discounts at the BMW dealer so im not that worried... if anybody needs parts just say... maybe ill get some for cheap...
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12-30-2003, 04:13 PM
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moderationistismingly
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"Driving is like a narcotic, an addiction that can take over lives. It ruins people, breaks families apart, and even kills. It’s habit that needs to be fueled. Time, money, rationality, sweat, knuckle skin, and anyone who disapproves are of little importance to a driver, and are often overlooked. Hi, I’m Nelson, and I’m a drivaholic."
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12-30-2003, 04:13 PM
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thank you very much .... more info here!
http://www.bimmerzone.com/brakelight.htm
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12-30-2003, 04:51 PM
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Krv Svoju Za Bosnu Moju
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Brampton
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Car: 1997 328i
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i had the same problem long time ago on mine, but it was still under warranty so they fixed it for free. but i forgot what exactly was broken.
and if a bulb burns out it says which one it is. i just had to replace my brake bulb a week ago.
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12-30-2003, 05:01 PM
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OG
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mavis
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That message also show up sometimes when you install aftermarket tail-lights.
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12-30-2003, 09:38 PM
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///MMMM VIDA
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Aurora/London
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Car: E36 325iS
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lol...I've had that message showing up since I bought my car but If just never remebered to order the switch when im at the dealer...its apparently a very cheap fix.....one of the few on these cars...
heres another link..
http://www.geocities.com/karlkarlb/brakeswitch.html
EDIT: nevermind....I cant read......someone already posted this link.... 
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12-30-2003, 11:26 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
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...
i've gotten this message twice so far a couple years ago. the first time i had to replace the brake bulbs, and second was the brake light switch. both were under warranty though.
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12-30-2003, 11:58 PM
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///MMMM VIDA
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Bill Gates.....what size M rims are those?
mine look way smaller....and are urs staggered setup as well......
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12-31-2003, 04:15 AM
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6th Gear Member
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Quote:
Originally posted by 325iSBimmer
Bill Gates.....what size M rims are those?
mine look way smaller....and are urs staggered setup as well......
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Hey 325iSBimmer,
yes, my M Double Spokes are staggered. they are 225/45/17 front and 245/40/17 rear. Fronts are 7.5" wide, while the rears are 8.5" wide.
i don't know why mine look bigger, but i'm sure they are the same size, since they are both OEM.
here's a closer shot of my rims.... maybe its just the angle of your pic. that throws it off.... 
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12-31-2003, 10:34 AM
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Gets Blown Daily
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Quote:
Originally posted by Bill Gates
here's a closer shot of my rims.... maybe its just the angle of your pic. that throws it off....
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Naw, it's the fact that 325iSBimmer's car doesn't look like it's lowered yet. Once it's lowered, the wheels will tend to look larger (optical illusion )
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'94 Supercharged E36 325is (150,000 original km's)
Mods
-Vortech V9 G-Trim @ ~10psi w/ BOV
-Shortstack headers
-Vortech RRFPR
-255LPH Walbro fuel pump
-TEIN SS Coilovers w/ Pillowball mounts
-Keskin KT1 17x8.5 & 17x10
-Remus full catback
-Authentic Rieger Infinity I body kit
-SMT6 EMS (Untuned)
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12-31-2003, 10:57 PM
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5th Gear Member
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those rims would look great on my 328is...
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