Electrical Component Locator: Switches

2006 BMW M5SECTION Switches
SWITCHES LOCATION

Component Location
Brake Fluid Level Switch (B18a) Left rear engine compartment. See Figure.
Brake Light Switch (S29) Left side of dash. See Figure.
Park Brake Switch (S31) Rear center console. See Figure.
Shift Lock Selector Lever Lock (Y19) Center console. See Figure.
Underhood Light Switch (S19) Right rear engine compartment. See Figure.
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