ja95sc3

I just got this issue with my rear taillights not coming on when I turn on my headlights. Checked the fuse and they look ok. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks in advance.

97RSPSCTT

Do your brakelights work.....stoplight switch maybe??

Dx3

iTrader: (13)

Take a voltmeter to it and see where you start/stop getting power... I went through this once years ago on one of my SC's and couldn't work out the problem - ended up tapping into headlights and running a new line to it with an inline fuse... Sucked. Never did work out the problem.

Jonny

TheCoupe

Most definately... the stoplight switch. There is a small circular cushion that goes to the switch. Its located on the brake pedal arm, if that cushion is not there for any reason the switch will go right through the hole that the cushion sit on and will not make contact. No contact=no brake lights... check that first before the switch. Let me know the part is a 1.50 or so with tax, the P/N is 90541-06036. If u need the switch the P/N is 84340-06010 and list is 60.98 i can get it for you for 45.00 and i'll include the cushion.

TheCoupe

Nevermind about the cushion.. i didnt read the part that it only happends when u turn on the lights.

gadgetSC

Check your tail light module...its located on the drivers side of the trunk. Remove the left panel and you will see the yellow box. It give you the tail lamp out indicator on the gauge cluster. I'd start there.


gadgetSC

Baoser

getting tail light failure in cluster?

Off Topic: Spotted here...haha
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=934731

ja95sc3

I have brake lights but no tail lights. I do have the failure on the cluster but I had that before my tail lights went out. I will check the module when i get a chance. Just had a baby =)