Electrical Component Locator: Switches

1992 BMW M5SECTION Switches
SWITCHES LOCATION

Component Location
ASC Switch At center of center console.
Back-Up Light Switch On left side of transmission.
Brake Fluid Level Switch In brake fluid reservoir cap.
Brake Light Switch On bracket, above brake pedal.
Clutch Switch On bracket, above clutch pedal.
Engine Coolant Level Switch At top center of engine.
Engine Hood Switch At right rear of engine compartment.
IHKR/F3 Switching Unit At center of dash.
Inertia Switch Below left side of rear seat.
Jet Heater Thermoswitch At front left of engine compartment.
Kickdown Switch At right side of left front footwell.
Oil Pressure Switch At front of engine.
Pressure Switch At right front of engine compartment.
Program Switch Below center console.
Temperature Switch At top rear of engine, on coolant inlet.
Temperature Switch At right top of radiator.
Washer Fluid Level Switch In washer fluid reservoir.
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