Brake Light Switch - Revised

Group 61
Electrical

Bulletin Number
61 03 94 (4032)

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
August 1994
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
Brake Light Switch

MODELS:
3 Series (E30) (E36); 5 Series (E34); 7 Series (E32); 8 Series (E31)

Situation:
The previous mechanical brake light switch (BLS) and clutch-pedal switches have been superseded by a new generation (with quiet pick-up contacts). Production cars of all relevant models have gradually been converted.

Only new switches will be supplied as replacement items in the future.

Procedure:
The new switches are compatible, and can be installed as shown in the table below (see "Parts").

Important:
On the following models, differences in pedal return force may cause difficulties (brake lights stay on) unless the correct brake light switch is installed when repairs are performed as described below:





Parts:

Brake Light Switch

Old New
P/N 61 31 1 378 207 P/N 61 31 8 360 420

Brake Light and Test Switch

Old New
P/N 61 31 1 382 385 P/N 61 31 8 360 417

Clutch-pedal Switch

Old New
P/N 61 31 1 378 210 P/N 61 31 8 360 421


Warranty Status: Information only.