Last night I got in my 04 MCS, started it up, looked back before backing, and noticed that there was some red light back there. I checked and I wasn’t pushing the brakes. So I press and depressed the brakes and the lights were still on. I turned the headlights on and off and they were still on. I finally turned the car off and they went out and work fine now.

A few years ago it happened but this time I got out and was walking to work when a coworker said that I left my lights on. I looked but the middle brake light was also on. I unlocked and locked the doors, no change, pressed the brakes and still nothing finally, I turned the ignition on then off and every thing was back to normal. Has anyone else had this problem?

 

My wifes Audi started turning on its brake lights in the middle of cold nights - but as far as I know, my MINIs don't do it.
Do you have the "brake light mod"

 

It adds 5hp

 

I remember people mentioning a TSB about the brake lights staying on - a quick search yielded this thread that mentions one:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ight=brake+tsb



A bit more searching might get you more info/details on the TSB, but it does sound like it warrants a trip to the dealer.

 

I've replaced several BC1's for similar problems. The control unit provides power and ground to the lights, so unless there is a short circuit, the BC1 is the only one left to blame
--Dan

 

Agreed.

 

I haven't done it yet. Looks like I will have to get that module replaced. Thanks for the info.