87 535i BRAKE LIGHT WARNING

[REX]

My 535i BRAKE LIGHTS (!) warning light is on...all the bulbs are good...is this a fuse or some sort of module???

Thanks in advance,
Rex

[heyski]

Common - if there is a drop in voltage, the warning light comes on because it thinks a light is out. You might just need to get back there and clean/sand all the contacts to remove corrosion.

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-J
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[Charles]

My E30 did this and so does my E28. The previous tip on cleaning is the best place to start and it is free. Also, make sure your grounds are clean. Also, I have read that non BMW bulbs will make the light come on. If all else fails go to the dealer and get BMW bulbs. I will be checking into all of this myself, but I have so many issues with my E28 it is at the bottom of the list.