Brake Lights constantly illuminated?

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Dec 19, 2019 | 10:34 AM
  #1  
I just took delivery of my 2020 E63s sedan and noticed a very weird issue.

First, I can start the car without pressing down on the brake pedal. Once the car is running the brake lights are illuminated constantly - even when driving and not applying any pressure to the brake pedal.

I have a service appointment scheduled for tomorrow but I am curious if someone has come across this issue or has any suggestions as to what it might be.

Thanks
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Dec 19, 2019 | 03:59 PM
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Quote: I just took delivery of my 2020 E63s sedan and noticed a very weird issue.

First, I can start the car without pressing down on the brake pedal. Once the car is running the brake lights are illuminated constantly - even when driving and not applying any pressure to the brake pedal.

I have a service appointment scheduled for tomorrow but I am curious if someone has come across this issue or has any suggestions as to what it might be.

Thanks
This is a problem with the brake switch behind the actual brake pedal, it's constantly reporting that the brake is engaged
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Dec 20, 2019 | 01:28 PM
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On my way to the dealer this morning various assistance systems became inoperative while I was getting honked at for having brake lights on while driving. The car is at the dealership now getting diagnosed. Not a fun ownership experience so far.

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Dec 20, 2019 | 01:37 PM
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Sucks to be driving a new car and all those electrical gremlins appearing already. My ML had those exact warnings awhile ago and dealer determined it was a wire harness that was bad. They took off the entire front bumper to replace that wiring harness (performed under warranty) and so far so good. Good luck with yours.
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Dec 23, 2019 | 07:47 AM
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Turns out the fix was indeed to replace the brake switch. They replaced the switch and all issues are gone.
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