BMW 745li e66, parking brake malfunction, fix

this will get you back on road, how to release your electronic parking brake or emf
just dont press the park brake again,,,lol

[@martintorresjr9703]

Sir you're a life saver! I thought I was going to have to take the car to the dealer. Took care of it myself after watching your video. 👍

[@crashman1963]

Glad I could help good to hear. thanks for commenting

[@MrLangobard]

Hey man! Thanks for the video. Been struck with the same issue and honestly. my car manual led me to look for a red plastic release tool, not the one that rests under the first aid kit and pulling the release clamp on left side(where there is none). Hope you fixed yours :).

[@crashman1963]

yes fixed thank you and good luck

[@bhuttoumair8773]

Thank you so much.. It was helpful

[@crashman1963]

Glad to hear that

[@ismailtroxler1]

I'm goin' through this issue NOW. The Germans over engineered these models. For the love of GOD, why would you make an electric parking brake?? Just because you can, doesn't always mean you should! 😩 Thanks for the video!

[@crashman1963]

LOL, agreed! go for the metal gear just be careful when you're putting it together PO crossthreaded the part that pulls the cables. to set the brake. it will activate but will not release, had to wind it in everytime before i fixed it.

[@AndreP1524]

Will this take that parking brake malfunction warning off? And will the red light come off also in the rear window?

[@clscls9481]

great video thanks.... I had no idea that was even back there...Geeez I have 2 of these cars and I'm going to check them both thanks again

[@28blackpearl]

Thanks it worked

[@crashman1963]

Glad it helped

[@smartdummy5751]

I have a problem where the parking break lights don't turn off even when I take the key out and shut the driver door. This drains the battery.

[@crashman1963]

sounds like a short

[@crashman1963]

i will have a complete fix video upcoming this is just to get you going again

[@alottathat1017]

I got just lights on my dash abs and it goes away I got a e65/e66 07 750i

[@DaveDaDude]

Great video I've had to do this myself but my parking brake light is on...any idea how to reset it on the dash?

[@crashman1963]

i use the nestel scanner for bmw

[@jdsirrom4314]

I’m using the rod, but I’m not getting any traction.

[@dreamsmanifest3920]

hey I have the same car I'm having an issue with the transmission like it's kicking in the gear pretty hard and then seeming like it's downshifting going into other gears at the wrong time also the parking light was stuck on so thank you for this video also my radio turns off and on I've been looking up videos I found one about the navigation system module not being good I was thinking of taking it apart and cleaning the circuit board I did that on my 5 series and got my dashboard to stop going crazy also I have a leak of some sort we kind of just got this car to invest but I'm thinking about keeping it the gas seems to go quick I'm trying to figure out a way to make it better and also maybe put in that inline 6 cylinder let me know what you think thank you

[@crashman1963]

i loved this car but at 100000 miles everything started to go south very quickly, all the plastic parts geaars and whatnot sensors, the engineering is great but they used a lot of plastic, definately timed designed obsolesense. frigging shame traded it cheap on new Hyundai

[@oosuavemente059]

Are the lights for the seat controls supposed to stay on? I think that is causing my battery to die what's your opinion?

[@crashman1963]

not all the time

[@weeknders]

What if you dont have that little metal bar???

[@crashman1963]

then you will have to disassemble the module to wind it up, or id try to fabricate or make due w something else, good luck may be able to find on on ebay or maybe screwdriver of the proper size.

[@crashman1963]

id try to find something else that would fit first, but you may have to disassemble unit.

[@IamPeediGreen305]

Does this work for the 2007 750 li

[@crashman1963]

a quick look would tell you

[@josephfoster30]

Do you know where the fuse is for the parking brake? Cause I replaced the gear and motor won’t turn on?

[@crashman1963]

the car is in va w my son but if memory is correct i think its in glove box fuse box, inside there should be a schematic showing you which fuse. good luck make sure it's plugged in

[@josephfoster30]

crashman1963 Thank you for the reply. Do you think resetting the codes will make it work? I read someone saying that in the comments.

[@stevehayes5086]

@@josephfoster30 I was trying to remember if we reset, i think i did. shouldn't hurt.

[@crashman1963]

@@josephfoster30 yes i reset codes

[@anidiotinaracingcar4874]

Have you done the follow-up video you mentioned? I can't find it

[@crashman1963]

must have gotten lost ive been looking for it

[@crashman1963]

i ended up replacing the plastic gear inside w stainless

[@anthonylmccray975]

that amber park light is on and dude at the performance shop said it was the emergency brake and something about the gears and wants $350 to fix the problem....I am wondering will this procedure fix that issue?

[@anthonylmccray975]

ca light onr runs and drives fine it just has that

[@crashman1963]

aftermarket metal gear costs about $30 took me 20 mins start to finish, then you can park on slope again!

[@uzcris2294]

You can see this link how to replace the gear:kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3m1daClpcutlZo It may help. Also we have this gear for 25$:www.ebay.com/itm/352854661805

[@AndreP1524]

Dude!!! I been having this PROBLEM, My damn parking brake light stays on in the rear window, and I get the brake malfunction light/warning

[@crashman1963]

should _just dont press the parking brake until you have a chance to get it fixed

[@AndreP1524]

@@crashman1963 man Thank you!!! Some don't reply back lol, I appreciate you!

[@crashman1963]

@@AndreP1524 good luck! hope it helps, thanks for watching

[@maheshraj]

Hi, this just happened to me. I parked and activated the break. The light turned yellow. Since then I can drive, I assume it’s not locked or partially locked but as soon as I start the car the break light turns yellow and the dash says malfunction . If I press the parking break button one time I hear a noice in the trunk. Second time no noice and the lights on dash go off. As soon as I park the car light comes on again. What does that mean??

[@crashman1963]

sounds like you need to replace the gear, if you open it up you'll know immediately very easy and cheap to diy.

[@maheshraj]

crashman1963 unfortunately I have no tools and have to take it to a shop. BMW asked for 1600 and every other place said 800 to replace the gear with a metal one. One shop in particular with 136 reviews at 5 star said 350. I feel like giving them a shot. They only work on BMWs. 🥺

[@crashman1963]

@@maheshraj pretty simple repair, I'd go with 350 at shop, just make sure it works before you leave. good luck

[@crashman1963]

if metal gear installed correctly should be end of that problem, bmw uses original plastic gear, or replaces the entire oem unit, just to break again later, Thanks for watching

[@anthonylmccray975]

I am having the same issue but mines stays on and auto performance in Atlanta said $350 as well to fix