Really dumb question, but this is my first BMW product. I noticed when the car is switched off, the brake lights don't seem to work when I press the pedal?

I tried this before and after the diode mod. Is this normal? I'm used to the typical GM/Saab/Mistu which do work in this scenario...

Thanks in advance...

P.S.- The Diode mod is cool :smile:

 

It's normal. The feed for the brake lamp circuit receives switched power. It's not always hot like it is on... well... nearly every other car I've owned!

 

It's very simple, the Philosophy: BMW does things differently not because they should, but because they can. (hears multiple people saying "ooh, I get it" in the background)

Cheers,
Ryan

 

So where does BMW get off copying Volkswagen's design philosophy, huh?

 

thanks, whew, for a second there I thought I had to get my car serviced, all is well now!