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2001 BMW 323 Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Electrical connector, Trunk.
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Asked on November 23, 2009

2001 BMW 323 Reverse Light

Electrical problem
2001 BMW 323 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 80,000 miles

When I put on my brakes, weather in park, reverse or drive - my left reverse light comes on.

When I put the car in reverse and take my foot off the brake, the reverse light stays on and the brake light goes out as it is suppose to.
Avatar Asked by SJC24

Answer

Replied on November 23, 2009

Check for a harness issue at the tail lamp assemblies, disconnect the electrical connectors. Also check for shorted or broken wires in the umbilical for the wiring in the trunk lid, just peel the rubber umbilical out and if there are broken wires, you will see.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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