My mechanic want $150 for 2 hours of labor charge to change the parking break module switch. With your video assist. It looks like a 15 minute job. Thanks Bought the replacement for $110 online, genuine BMW parts, generic is roughly $40 available too.
This is a pretty easy job with plastic tools for interior body work (which you can buy for $10). My dealer charged $154 for the switch, so I highly recommend buying it online for $30 or less.
I have same issue with this switch, mine parking has fault code, did you have same problems? I checked hand brake actuator (module) everything seems to be OK.
ThankX 4 video, never fails, April 24th 2014 my warranty expired, my parking brake switch is cracked and won’t last long grrrrr. What special tools will I need to DIY? 2015 BMW 528i. Thank u buddy
I just dropped off my car at the dealership for this replacement and some service, if they send me $500 quote tomorrow, I’m totally replacing it myself
You may find these tips helpful: - to loosen the plastic I used a wide plastic wedge - take a vacuum cleaner and cloth aside to remove the dirt - if the connection cable is not that long. Stuff a cloth under the blue plug and let it hang out on the side. Now press the component onto the blue connector. When the handbrake is connected, you can pull the cloth out.
Sorry the video was not helpful. My plastic was not difficult to remove. Maybe others can see this and find the actual point of connection where you need to pry the tool. Sorry again.
@@ridetools69 Thanks for the reply, and sorry I was grumpy. The rest of the video was great, but it really was the only hard bit - especially to not damage the clips!
Extremely helpful, thank you. Bought the part on eBay for $25 and you saved me $180 from having to bring it in👍👍👍
My mechanic want $150 for 2 hours of labor charge to change the parking break module switch. With your video assist. It looks like a 15 minute job. Thanks
Bought the replacement for $110 online, genuine BMW parts, generic is roughly $40 available too.
Mines just broken, and your guide shows this is a very easy self repair. Thanks for the video!
This is a pretty easy job with plastic tools for interior body work (which you can buy for $10). My dealer charged $154 for the switch, so I highly recommend buying it online for $30 or less.
Thanks. Took about 10 minutes. That tiny torx screw driver I think is T8, or that's what worked for me.
Swapped mine out in about 10 minutes flat. Thanks.
Thanks for the video, it was very helpful for my installation
Can I just replace the Botton without changing the whole part? My car is bmw x6 2017
Thank you!
I have same issue with this switch, mine parking has fault code, did you have same problems? I checked hand brake actuator (module) everything seems to be OK.
Thank you very much very useful
Very helpful! Thanks!
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I have a fault with the electric handbrake. Did my warning light come on?
ThankX 4 video, never fails, April 24th 2014 my warranty expired, my parking brake switch is cracked and won’t last long grrrrr. What special tools will I need to DIY? 2015 BMW 528i. Thank u buddy
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I just dropped off my car at the dealership for this replacement and some service, if they send me $500 quote tomorrow, I’m totally replacing it myself
thank you men.....
My f45 wont engage parking brake. Parking switch is lose and when pulled it just stays up. Anyone knows if i need new module.
What’s is the parts number?I have a 2014 bmw x6m
what is the part number or website you bought?
Where can I get the plastic tools to pry or remove the cover?
Sorry for late reply. Amazon is where I got mine.
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Do you have to disconnect the battery to replace the parking brake switch?
I did. Just to be on the safe side. The battery is in the trunk, just remove the Negative, that will do.
I did not
@@ridetools69 does it throw any code on the system if battery not removed? thanks
You may find these tips helpful:
- to loosen the plastic I used a wide plastic wedge
- take a vacuum cleaner and cloth aside to remove the dirt
- if the connection cable is not that long. Stuff a cloth under the blue plug and let it hang out on the side. Now press the component onto the blue connector. When the handbrake is connected, you can pull the cloth out.
There is only ONE thing that’s hard about this process and that’s getting the fascia off at the start. Why did you skip over it? So unhelpful.
Sorry the video was not helpful. My plastic was not difficult to remove. Maybe others can see this and find the actual point of connection where you need to pry the tool. Sorry again.
@@ridetools69 Thanks for the reply, and sorry I was grumpy. The rest of the video was great, but it really was the only hard bit - especially to not damage the clips!
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