bmw 1997 328i break lights problem
Asked by goldito_fresh Mar 29, 2018 at 09:58 AM about the 1997 BMW 3 Series 328i Sedan RWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
hello guys i just bough a bmw 1997 328i with
130xxx for my mom the problem is it send a
message saying break light switch fail we changed
the break light switch and all light bulbs still no
break light regular light work just fine but break
lights dont work 3rd break light is cut off and it has
LED aftermarket taillights also cheked the fuse and
everithing is igood can any body help me out i need
to get this car register
5 Answers
You say the car has aftermarket taillights, maybe the wire harness was messed up when they were installed. You didn't notice the problem when you bought the car? I would contact seller and ask if he remembers when the problem started.
goldito_fresh answered 6 years ago
we dint known cause the car was on a garage all time so we ran it and everithing now seller dont pick up phone or nothing
Well, I could be wrong but I think seller was aware of the problem. Unfortunately, it is your problem now. You will need to get someone with knowledge in this area to take a look at it. Many times, when people replace factory parts with aftermarket, they just cut, twist, force, pull to make things work or fit.
goldito_fresh answered 6 years ago
i completley understan that but last call i had with last owner he tried to give me my money back and after that its when we find the problem
IDK. Not a mechanic. I do own a 2009 BMW E93 N51. I sympathize with you. Besides owning a BMW, I own a 1999 Chrysler. The Chrysler is an excellent minivan but mine does have a rear-light problem. I have purchased a new lens, new sockets, and new bulbs (like you). My problem of intermittent taillight failures persists. Could your problem on a complex BMW be as simple as a need to clear a faulty code with an OBDII scanner?
