No BRAKES!!!

[Calico_NC]

Toady I just recieved my new clear/red depo lights off of ebay. Sorta like these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...35844199QQrdZ1

Okay I took out my old lights, replaced them, everything works fine, but then brake light circuit comes on when i depressed the pedal. This is funny b/c they never engaged with my other (old) lights. So i was kinda doubting it would be the brake light switch. I HAVE NO BRAKES AT ALL!! What else could it be? I checked the fuses under the hood, but they were all fine. What next?

[Calico_NC]

maybe it is the switch, seeing that all the lights are out at once. How can you tell if a switch is gone bad, and can you fix it without replacing? I can buy a new switch,but i just dont want to take the chance of getting pulled ova' b/c of not having brake lights.

[Calico_NC]

anybody, im in a jam here.

[E34-520iSE]

So your brake lights worked before you fitted the new tail lights? Did you have to replace the grey plastic bulb-holder unit? Get hold of a multimeter and check that the 'brake' wires are going +ve when the pedal is pushed.

HTH,

Shaun

[Calico_NC]

no, i used the old bulb holder. Okay, ill try and check that too.

[Calico_NC]

okay i brought a brake light switch from the dealer. Unscrewed the black plastic panel above the brakes had to unsrew the panel under the steering wheel as well. I get a flashlight, but i dont see anything that resembles the switch. Where actually is it located? I see the alarm noise thing, a couple of connectors, but i dont see the switch. Is it located behind something or in a hidden place?

[Calico_NC]

is the switch under the steering column or is it down by the pedals? I opened the panel by the brakes not under the steering column. Was i in the right place?

[Calico_NC]

all im asking is where is the brake light switch located at; right under the steering wheel or way down below by the pedals. I know somebody knows. Sheesh! just need to know what it looks like so i can replace it. already got the switch. plz give me some help!

[zman-95-540i]

on my e36 it was down by the pedal. not sure on the e34.

[Calico_NC]

okay i guess im looking in the right place then. Just have to look harder i guess