1989 BMW 535i electrical

1989 BMW 535I
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NYCSWAGGA21
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Electrical problem
1989 BMW 535i Automatic 152254 miles

When i brake during the day my car beepsand the dashboard screen goes blank and the gas and temp gage goes hay wire then when i go above 40 it come back on once i drop below 20 it sometimes does it again when i turn on the lights at night it beeps everytime i touch the brakes this is ver annoying any help plese
Jun 4, 2009 at 11:36 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It is a typical problem with the E-28 bodystyle. I usually move the brake light circuit to an inline fuse and the issue goes away. Try cleaning/replacing all the fuses and see if it helps at all.
Jun 5, 2009 at 12:50 AM
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