Monday, April 13, 2020

2010-2020 BMW 128i Diagnostic and Repair Information

2F63

2F63 – P0571

Information saved in

DME

Fault code

2F63 – P0571

Fault text

Brake-light switch, plausibility

Fault description

Brake Switch ‘A’ Circuit

Condition for fault identification

Test condition:

Brake light switch monitor

Depress brake pedal repeatedly

Terminal condition: Terminal 15 ON

Voltage condition:

Voltage in onboard electrical system > 10 V

Condition for fault memory entry

If the BTS is still OK the fault will be registered

immediately when the brake pedal is depressed. If the plug

is disconnected the fault will be registered after

approximately 40 sec.

Action in service

1. Check to determine whether foreign matter or objects

(dirt) are causing the switch to hang.

2. Electrical check on wire

a. –> If not OK, repair wire.

b. –> If OK, replace switch.

3. Check by depresssing the brake pedal repeatedly. No fault

should be stored.

Fault effect and breakdown warning

Driver information

Warning light:

If the switch is defective the cruise control or ACC will be

deactivated.

Display:

– Defective speed control or distance control failure