BMW 3 Series E46

since 1998 release

Repair and operation of the car



BMW 3 Series E46
+ BMW 3 cars (E46)
+ Current leaving and service
+ Engine
+ Cooling systems, heating
+ Power supply systems, injection and release
+ Engine electric equipment
+ RKPP and transmission line
+ Automatic transmission
+ Coupling and power shafts
+ Brake system
+ Suspension bracket and steering
+ Body
- Onboard electric equipment
   - Dignostic of electric elements
      Diagnostics of malfunctions of onboard electric equipment - the general information
      Safety locks - the general information
      Replacement of safety locks
      Fusible inserts - the general information
      Chain breakers (thermal relays) - the general information
      The relay - the general information
      Check of the electric motor of a screen wiper
      Check of a stoplight
      Check of the warmed back glass
      Removal and installation of the sensor of temperature
   + Lighting and alarm system
   + Devices and equipment
+ Schemes of electric equipment



Check of a stoplight

1 If the stoplight at the pressed pedal of a brake does not light up, it is necessary to check the corresponding safety lock at first.
2 If the safety lock is serviceable, check stoplight lamps. If necessary replace them.

3 Check the stoplight switch. For this purpose uncover over a brake pedal. Rasstykuyte switch socket.


4 Include ignition.
5 Connect a short auxiliary wire both contacts in the stoplight switch plug. If now the stoplight lights up, the switch is faulty and it should be replaced.
6 Otherwise check the light module.