rear brake lights

normanh · 09-12-2006, 12:14 AM

Arn't the e90's supposed to be fitted with brake force lights, you know the harder you brake the more light comes on, checked mine and they dont change, anyone else check theirs??

nhhiep · 09-12-2006, 12:16 AM

are you talking about adaptive brake lights? if so, it only works when you're moving and stop suddently.

GregL · 09-12-2006, 12:48 AM

Yup, it's not based on how firm you press the pedal (progressively). My understanding is that you have to suddenly stomp on it for that feature to enable.

vivekk · 09-13-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by normanh

Arn't the e90's supposed to be fitted with brake force lights, you know the harder you brake the more light comes on, checked mine and they dont change, anyone else check theirs??

The brake force lights come into action when the ABS comes into play, under heavy braking.

Viv

canucklion · 09-13-2006, 03:31 PM

yeah, this topic has been covered before, search is your friend.

it comes on when ABS is engaged, so I'm not sure if you want to try it just to see 'if it works'.

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Originally Posted by vivekk

The brake force lights come into action when the ABS comes into play, under heavy braking.

Viv

tctic · 09-13-2006, 09:14 PM

I read before it comes on when you are 'decelerating' over a certain rate as well as when the ABS is in action.

normanh · 09-18-2006, 12:38 AM

thanks guys, it would have made more sense to have it come on progressivley as you brake harder

canucklion · 09-18-2006, 12:56 AM

^ yeah it would, but it would probably cost more $$$ to make as well

findtom · 09-18-2006, 12:59 AM

It comes on when it senses you are emergency braking. Works great as is.

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tctic Major 38 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I read before it comes on when you are 'decelerating' over a certain rate as well as when the ABS is in action.
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