On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 18:28:49 -0500, tech27 wrote:

> All BMW's seem to suffer from an overly sensitive "bulb burned" sensor. The
> usual fix is to replace both bulbs. If you've done that try also cleaning
> the contacts inside the light housing. Even small fluctuations caused by
> impeded current flow can trigger the check light. Just a thought - maybe you
> need to replace all the bulbs in both brake lights - I don't recall that the
> sensors specify L or R brake lights.
>
And it is important to use the correct bulbs (usually an Osram part) with
the plated base. The plain brass base bulbs (auto store generic) are known
to be problematical. Given the low cost of the bulbs I get an entire set
(tail & brake) from a dealer and replace them about every four years.

Oh yeah, don't forget to check the top center brake light...

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