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jim7498 04-21-2009 09:02 AM

My car won't start and I get the following message. Depress brake pedal to start engine.
Nothing works. Anyone ever have this issue? Thanks

mikeg3tsguap 04-21-2009 09:07 AM

Lmaoooo you have to press to turn it on lmao

Gene 04-21-2009 09:09 AM

not trying to be a smart ass...but did you depress the brake pedal? you do have to do that before starting the car :cool:

cleung 04-21-2009 09:11 AM

I'm gonna go out on a limb and assume that you aren't a dumb ass and youare depressing the brake pedal and the car is still not strating. So I would suggest that the switch that the brake pedal actuates when you depress it to allow the car to start is not working or broken.

Brit_in_NJ 04-21-2009 09:14 AM

Also assuming the same dumbass status make sure the transmission is in park for an auto

jim7498 04-21-2009 09:20 AM

Yep not a Dumbass. If I depress brake pedal message goes away then comes right back. Sorry on my bb, so was
Being as concise as possible

Gene 04-21-2009 09:26 AM


Originally Posted by jim7498' post='854021' date='Apr 21 2009, 10:20 AM
Yep not a Dumbass. If I depress brake pedal message goes away then comes right back. Sorry on my bb, so was
Being as concise as possible

I would call bmw assist and have them tow your car to the dealership then....GL

gbaty0001 04-21-2009 11:36 AM

mine did the same thing, said the key was in the ignition, and everything. It turned out the ignition was messed up. If you have good battery life, ie your lights ,radio , vents all come on this might be it. I get mine back tommarow, hells ya!

CWS530 04-21-2009 11:56 AM


Originally Posted by cleung' post='854011' date='Apr 21 2009, 12:11 PM
So I would suggest that the switch that the brake pedal actuates when you depress it to allow the car to start is not working or broken.

+1

jim7498 04-21-2009 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cleung' post='854011' date='Apr 21 2009, 10:11 AM
I'm gonna go out on a limb and assume that you aren't a dumb ass and youare depressing the brake pedal and the car is still not strating. So I would suggest that the switch that the brake pedal actuates when you depress it to allow the car to start is not working or broken.

Yep, probably is. its at the dealer now. Its funny they said the same thing as everyone else..."well, did you depress the brake pedal?"
cant wait to get the estimate :o

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