I used "Wagner" too (silver contacts). But I only (archive)
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Posted by new york on November 25, 2001 at 09:33:08:
In Reply to: brake light warning for 98 740il posted by jk on November 25, 2001 at 08:59:33:
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got the "Check Brake Lights" warning after a couple of months. Then it mysteriously went away after a single occurence.
These are only warnings (electrical gremlins) and are not a matter of life safety so you can ignore them. (Just as long as you are not annoyed by it everytime you start your car.)Like you, that was the first time I burned out a bulb.
Dealer's bulbs (ones made in Germany) will work the same as what you have. But they are more expensive. And avoid brass contacts.....
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