as soon as i start up my 03, the brake lights come on and they stay on. they used to go off after a little bit of running time. now they are just stuck on. anybody have any ideas how to fix this?

 

anyone?

 

did some one have pm you??? i have the same problem?

 

check and fill your master cylinder to proper level with the correct brake fluid

 

Short in harness, water intrusion at BC1 or a faulty BC1, bad brake switch. Just have to look at the schematic and start from there, checking the inputs to the BC1.

 

....and the adjustment of the brake light switch. It should be pushed all the way in towards the brake pedal.

 

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.M. M63 202 05 dated April 2005.

[FONT=arial, helvetica, geneva][SIZE=2]SUBJECT[/SIZE][/FONT]
Brake Lights Stay on All the Time


[FONT=arial, helvetica, geneva][SIZE=2]MODEL[/SIZE][/FONT]
R50 (Cooper)

R52 (Convertible)

R53 (Cooper S) produced up to 03/05


[FONT=arial, helvetica, geneva][SIZE=2]SITUATION[/SIZE][/FONT]
The customer may complain that the brake lights stay on all the time. In extreme cases, other electrical functions may not work properly.

[FONT=arial, helvetica, geneva][SIZE=2]CAUSE[/SIZE][/FONT]
Evaporator drains water leaking into vehicle.

[FONT=arial, helvetica, geneva][SIZE=2]PROCEDURE[/SIZE][/FONT]

1. Repair and replace any components or wiring that may have been damaged because of the water intrusion.
2. Inspect the area of the evaporator drain between the evaporator housing and body for the presence of a wiring harness. If a wiring harness is present relocate it away from the evaporator drain. This may cause the evaporator not to seat properly in the body hole.
3. Check the evaporator drain body hole for excess sealer. Remove any excess sealer that may prevent the evaporator housing from seating properly.

[FONT=Arial]SUBJECT
[/FONT]Brake Lights On With Ignition Off

[FONT=arial, helvetica, geneva][SIZE=2]MODEL[/SIZE][/FONT]
R50 (Cooper)
R52 (Convertible)
R53 (Cooper S)

[FONT=arial, helvetica, geneva][SIZE=2]SITUATION[/SIZE][/FONT]
The brake lights stay on by themselves when switching to KL-30 (switching off ignition).
[FONT=arial, helvetica, geneva][SIZE=2]CAUSE[/SIZE][/FONT]
Body Control Module (ZKE/BC1/BC1RD)
[FONT=arial, helvetica, geneva][SIZE=2]PROCEDURE[/SIZE][/FONT]
Replace Body Control Module with one of the following parts numbers:
R50/R53 – Part number 61 35 6 968 826 or later according to the EPC
R52 – Part number 61 35 6 968 827 or later according to the EPC

 

so this is something the mini dealer should've corrected without charge (my warranty is up)?

 

Only if the problem happened under warranty... It wasn't a recall and not very common. I've seen about 7-8 with brake lights staying on since '02

 

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