Facet 7.1081 Brake Light Switch

Brand Facet 7.1081
Fits BMW, Cadillac, and Land Rover · 135 vehicles

Brake light switch. Directly controls brake lamp activation when the pedal is pressed.

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Brake Light Switch for BMW and Land Rover

Facet 7.1081 is a brake light switch for select BMW, Land Rover, and Cadillac applications. It is used to signal brake pedal movement to the vehicle’s lighting and control systems, helping restore proper brake lamp operation and related switch functions.

  • Brake light switch for select BMW, Land Rover, and Cadillac vehicles
  • Fits 1996-2002 BMW Z3
  • Fits 1996-1999 BMW 328i, 328is, and 1995-1999 BMW M3, 4 Pin Connector
  • Fits 1992-1998 BMW 318i and 1992-1997 BMW 318is, 4 Pin Connector
  • Fits 1992-1995 BMW 325i and 325is, 4 Pin Connector
  • Fits 1994-1999 Land Rover Discovery and 1993-1995 Land Rover Range Rover
  • Facet part number 7.1081 for direct application lookup

Application Details

This Facet brake light switch is listed for a wide range of BMW and Land Rover models, including BMW 323i, 323is, 525i, 530i, 540i, 735i, 735iL, 750iL, 850i, and M5, plus Cadillac Catera coverage. Fitment notes include 4 Pin Connector applications on several BMW models, so connector style should be verified against the vehicle listing before installation. Part number 7.1081 is also a useful reference when searching for a brake light switch for BMW 328i, BMW M3, or Land Rover Discovery service replacement.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

  • Brake lamps staying off when the pedal is pressed
  • Brake lights remaining on after pedal release
  • Intermittent brake light operation
  • Brake pedal signal faults affecting vehicle systems
  • Replacement needs for worn or failed brake pedal switch units

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, model, and connector style before ordering. Compare the existing switch and connector layout to the fitment notes, especially on BMW applications marked 4 Pin Connector. Verify proper pedal engagement and brake lamp function after installation. Facet 7.1081 should be matched to the exact application listed for the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Facet is an established aftermarket brand for electrical and engine management components. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

This part fits 135 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelBody TypeTransmissionLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2002BMWZ3M Roadster————N/A—
2002BMWZ3Roadster——3.0LL6N/A—
2002BMWZ3Roadster——2.5LL6N/A—
2002BMWZ3Coupe————N/A—
2002BMWZ3M Coupe————N/A—
2001BMWZ3Roadster——3.0LL6N/A—
2001BMWZ3Roadster——2.5LL6N/A—
2001BMWZ3M Coupe————N/A—
2001BMWZ3Coupe————N/A—
2001BMWZ3M Roadster————N/A—
2001CadillacCateraBase——3.0LV6N/A—
2001CadillacCateraSport————N/A—
2000BMWZ3M Roadster————N/A—
2000BMWZ3Roadster——2.8LL6N/A—
2000BMWZ3Coupe————N/A—
2000BMWZ3Roadster——2.5LL6N/A—
2000BMWZ3M Coupe————N/A—
2000CadillacCateraSport————N/A—
2000CadillacCateraBase——3.0LV6N/A—
1999BMW323iBaseConvertible—2.5LL6N/A—
1999BMW323isBase————N/A—
1999BMW328iBaseConvertible———N/A4 Pin Connector
1999BMW328isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1999BMWM3Base————N/A4 Pin Connector
1999BMWZ3Roadster——2.8LL6N/A—
1999BMWZ3Roadster——2.5LL6N/A—
1999BMWZ3M Roadster————N/A—
1999BMWZ3Coupe————N/A—
1999BMWZ3M Coupe————N/A—
1999CadillacCateraSport————N/A—
1999CadillacCateraBase——3.0LV6N/A—
1999Land RoverDiscoverySD————N/A—
1998BMW318iBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1998BMW323iBase——2.5LL6N/A—
1998BMW323isBase————N/A—
1998BMW328iBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1998BMW328isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1998BMWM3Base————N/A4 Pin Connector
1998BMWZ3Roadster——2.8LL6N/A—
1998BMWZ3M Roadster————N/A—
1998BMWZ3Roadster——1.9LL4N/A—
1998CadillacCateraBase——3.0LV6N/A—
1998Land RoverDiscovery50th Anniversary Edition————N/A—
1998Land RoverDiscoveryLE————N/A—
1998Land RoverDiscoveryLSE————N/A—
1997BMW318iBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1997BMW318isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1997BMW328iBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1997BMW328isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1997BMWM3Base————N/A4 Pin Connector
1997BMWZ3Roadster——1.9LL4N/A—
1997BMWZ3Roadster——2.8LL6N/A—
1997CadillacCateraBase——3.0LV6N/A—
1997Land RoverDiscoverySD——4.0LV8N/A—
1997Land RoverDiscoverySE7——4.0LV8N/A—
1997Land RoverDiscoverySE————N/A—
1997Land RoverDiscoveryLSE————N/A—
1997Land RoverDiscoveryXD————N/A—
1996BMW318iBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1996BMW318isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1996BMW328iBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1996BMW328isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1996BMWM3Base————N/A4 Pin Connector
1996BMWZ3Roadster————N/A—
1996Land RoverDiscoverySE————N/A—
1996Land RoverDiscoverySE7————N/A—
1996Land RoverDiscoverySD————N/A—
1995BMW318iBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1995BMW318isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1995BMW325iBase——2.5LL6N/A4 Pin Connector
1995BMW325isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1995BMW525iBase————N/A—
1995BMW530iBase————N/A—
1995BMW540iBase————N/A—
1995BMWM3Base————N/A4 Pin Connector
1995BMWM3Lightweight————N/A4 Pin Connector
1995Land RoverDiscoveryBase————N/A—
1995Land RoverRange RoverCounty LWB————N/A—
1995Land RoverRange Rover25th Anniversary Edition————N/A—
1995Land RoverRange RoverCounty Classic————N/A—
1994BMW318iBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1994BMW318isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1994BMW325iBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1994BMW325isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1994BMW525iBase————N/A—
1994BMW530iBase————N/A—
1994BMW540iBase————N/A—
1994Land RoverDiscoveryBase—Manual——N/A—
1994Land RoverRange RoverCounty LWB————N/A—
1994Land RoverRange RoverCounty————N/A—
1993BMW318iBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1993BMW318isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1993BMW325iBase——2.5LL6N/A4 Pin Connector
1993BMW325isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1993BMW525iBase————N/A—
1993BMW525iTBase————N/A—
1993BMW535iBase————N/A—
1993BMWM5Base————N/A—
1993Land RoverRange RoverSport————N/A—
1993Land RoverRange RoverCounty————N/A—
1993Land RoverRange RoverCounty LWB————N/A—
1992BMW318iBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1992BMW318isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1992BMW325iBase——2.5LL6N/A4 Pin Connector
1992BMW325isBase————N/A4 Pin Connector
1992BMW525iBase————N/A—
1992BMW535iBase————N/A—
1992BMW735iBase————N/A—
1992BMW735iLBase————N/A—
1992BMW750iLBase————N/A—
1992BMW850iBase————N/A—
1992BMWM5Base————N/A—
1992Land RoverRange RoverLSE————N/AFrom Chassis/VIN NA620457
1992Land RoverRange RoverCounty————N/AFrom Chassis/VIN NA620457
1992Land RoverRange RoverBase————N/AFrom Chassis/VIN NA620457
1991BMW525iBase————N/A—
1991BMW535iBase————N/A—
1991BMW735iBase————N/A—
1991BMW735iLBase————N/A—
1991BMW750iLBase————N/A—
1991BMW850iBase————N/A—
1991BMWM5Base————N/A—
1990BMW525iBase————N/A—
1990BMW535iBase————N/A—
1990BMW735iBase————N/A—
1990BMW735iLBase————N/A—
1990BMW750iLBase————N/A—
1989BMW525iBase————N/A—
1989BMW535iBase————N/A—
1989BMW735iBase————N/A—
1989BMW735iLBase————N/A—
1989BMW750iLBase————N/A—
1988BMW735iBase————N/AFrom 03/1988
1988BMW735iLBase————N/AFrom 03/1988
1988BMW750iLBase————N/AFrom 03/1988