Light Switch Function?
04-02-2008, 02:08 PM
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When I got my car a few weeks ago, the light switch was pushed in, which didn't seem right, so I pulled it and it came out, which it did with a click. It will click in and out as if designed to move in this way, with definite detents. I can't see that it does anything though- any ideas? Pictures of the 2 positions should be attached.
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04-02-2008, 02:48 PM
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This is a well know 'feature' which actually does nothing. Its simply there to take a knock without breaking.
It could also be that BMW reuse parts across models and in our cars that action doesn't have a function associated with it. I'll be able to confirm in a few days because I'm about to dive into a lights switch that I bought as a spare.
It could also be that BMW reuse parts across models and in our cars that action doesn't have a function associated with it. I'll be able to confirm in a few days because I'm about to dive into a lights switch that I bought as a spare.
04-02-2008, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='555061' date='Apr 2 2008, 10:48 PM
This is a well know 'feature' which actually does nothing. Its simply there to take a knock without breaking.
It could also be that BMW reuse parts across models and in our cars that action doesn't have a function associated with it. I'll be able to confirm in a few days because I'm about to dive into a lights switch that I bought as a spare.
It could also be that BMW reuse parts across models and in our cars that action doesn't have a function associated with it. I'll be able to confirm in a few days because I'm about to dive into a lights switch that I bought as a spare.
04-02-2008, 04:13 PM
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Ya that "feature" pretty much does nothing... some people like it in some like it out. I like it out. When the board first found out this "feature" some thought it was made to pop in so in case of a accident and your knees hit it, it'll go in and not break your knee cap.
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