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imported_mega · 08-24-2012, 04:13 PM

is there a diy fix for the tail lights yet? ie re-solder the connection?

imported_mega · 08-27-2012, 03:54 PM

nobody? I just checked that the led is getting power, problem appears to be the led circuit blows

I see lots of the new part number on ebay, with already blown tail lights LOL

BrokenVert · 08-27-2012, 04:03 PM

Talk to BMW. A lot of the time they'll fugue it and comp the repair under a "goodwill" banner

MaDoNiOn · 08-27-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Talk to BMW. A lot of the time they'll fugue it and comp the repair under a "goodwill" banner

indeed!

tell them it broke the day after you were just too busy to get back to them...

imported_mega · 08-27-2012, 05:07 PM

no amount of goodwill will cause me to buy another new bmw that's for sure

Experimental · 08-30-2012, 01:43 PM

I believe this is a known problem. Although not under warranty, they should fix it for free.

Check in with your dealer and see what can be worked out.

igzekyativ · 08-30-2012, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Experimental

I believe this is a known problem. Although not under warranty, they should fix it for free.

Check in with your dealer and see what can be worked out.

Definitely a known problem and I think the warranty for this was extended. Take it to or call the dealer.

Bleufiend · 08-31-2012, 09:27 PM

Go to your dealer and ask to speak with a manager. Either they may be able to put in a goodwill request for you or you'll have to call BMW and consult them for it. If its the parking light (3 line led) that's gone out then yes. It's a known issue. The tail light has to be replaced.

imported_mega · 09-10-2012, 11:32 AM

Dealer will not repair it, I figured they would not

so any ideas on how to fix these ourselves? there's no corrosion it looks more like the led circuit is blown

JefryHorizon · 09-10-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by imported_mega

Dealer will not repair it, I figured they would not

so any ideas on how to fix these ourselves? there's no corrosion it looks more like the led circuit is blown

That's strange, I'm well out of original warranty and they said there was a recall or TSB (My SA mentioned this) for the tail lights as they are known to fail. The day time runners in my driver side tails decided to PMS and stop running, after changing out the bulb, no results. I decided to take the entire assembly apart, turns out a few metal pieces on the bulb housing were not in proper contact to complete the circuit. Yes, I actually took apart the thing just because I didn't want to wait 2 weeks for a loaner once car is with the dealer.

imported_mega · 09-10-2012, 04:06 PM

I tried that too, mine was making contact, verified with multimeter

awns729 · 09-11-2012, 10:51 PM

Think about calling a few dealership's service departments in your area and asking if they'll replace it for free. If they're far away, maybe then can at least get you the part for free and you pay to ship it to your house. Maybe you just had a bad service department at the dealership you tried- maybe another place will take care of it.

1inVirginiaBeach · 09-11-2012, 10:58 PM

there is an SIB (service information bullentin) on this issue. The reason for it is that seals on the Tail lamp emits a gas that causes damage to the electrical connectors on the LED's for the running lights. The service action stated that they should of been inspected and both seals replace, if non of the lights were out, but as for the warranty information, it only states that it is only covered under new vehicle warranty.

imported_mega · 09-12-2012, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by awns729

Think about calling a few dealership's service departments in your area and asking if they'll replace it for free. If they're far away, maybe then can at least get you the part for free and you pay to ship it to your house. Maybe you just had a bad service department at the dealership you tried- maybe another place will take care of it.

I dont have time to deal with bmw bullshit like this, I'm too busy at work

imported_mega · 11-24-2012, 10:40 PM

I have my replacements and I disassembled one of my broken tail lights

there is no corrosion at all, I figured that was a line of BS from BMW, it looks more like the circuit is blown

bmw should have done a recall on these tail lights and put the fixed circuit in every car, it is a safety issue

and whoever designed these should be fired, the circuit is probably a 5 $ part but it's molded in and not really fixable

08-24-2012, 04:13 PM	#1
imported_mega Lieutenant Colonel Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland Posts: 1,983 iTrader: (0)	no warranty, tail light went out 3 days later, diy fix? is there a diy fix for the tail lights yet? ie re-solder the connection? __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, 1987 325ic, 1987 325is 1995 M3, 2001 X5, 2007 MCS R56
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08-27-2012, 03:54 PM	#2
imported_mega Lieutenant Colonel Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland Posts: 1,983 iTrader: (0)	nobody? I just checked that the led is getting power, problem appears to be the led circuit blows I see lots of the new part number on ebay, with already blown tail lights LOL __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, 1987 325ic, 1987 325is 1995 M3, 2001 X5, 2007 MCS R56

08-27-2012, 04:03 PM	#3
BrokenVert Extremist Opinion Fighter Drives: Topless Electric Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen Posts: 9,514 iTrader: (0)	Talk to BMW. A lot of the time they'll fugue it and comp the repair under a "goodwill" banner __________________

08-27-2012, 05:07 PM	#5
imported_mega Lieutenant Colonel Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland Posts: 1,983 iTrader: (0)	no amount of goodwill will cause me to buy another new bmw that's for sure __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, 1987 325ic, 1987 325is 1995 M3, 2001 X5, 2007 MCS R56

08-30-2012, 01:43 PM	#6
Experimental Second Lieutenant Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	I believe this is a known problem. Although not under warranty, they should fix it for free. Check in with your dealer and see what can be worked out. __________________

08-31-2012, 09:27 PM	#8
Bleufiend BMW Tech Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	Go to your dealer and ask to speak with a manager. Either they may be able to put in a goodwill request for you or you'll have to call BMW and consult them for it. If its the parking light (3 line led) that's gone out then yes. It's a known issue. The tail light has to be replaced.

09-10-2012, 11:32 AM	#9
imported_mega Lieutenant Colonel Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland Posts: 1,983 iTrader: (0)	Dealer will not repair it, I figured they would not so any ideas on how to fix these ourselves? there's no corrosion it looks more like the led circuit is blown __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, 1987 325ic, 1987 325is 1995 M3, 2001 X5, 2007 MCS R56

09-10-2012, 04:06 PM	#11
imported_mega Lieutenant Colonel Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland Posts: 1,983 iTrader: (0)	I tried that too, mine was making contact, verified with multimeter __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, 1987 325ic, 1987 325is 1995 M3, 2001 X5, 2007 MCS R56

09-11-2012, 10:51 PM	#12
awns729 Private First Class Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Nyack, NY Posts: 143 iTrader: (1)	Think about calling a few dealership's service departments in your area and asking if they'll replace it for free. If they're far away, maybe then can at least get you the part for free and you pay to ship it to your house. Maybe you just had a bad service department at the dealership you tried- maybe another place will take care of it.

09-11-2012, 10:58 PM	#13
1inVirginiaBeach BMW STEP student. Drives: AP2, STETT, Tial, Raceland DPs Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 42 iTrader: (1)	there is an SIB (service information bullentin) on this issue. The reason for it is that seals on the Tail lamp emits a gas that causes damage to the electrical connectors on the LED's for the running lights. The service action stated that they should of been inspected and both seals replace, if non of the lights were out, but as for the warranty information, it only states that it is only covered under new vehicle warranty.

11-24-2012, 10:40 PM	#15
imported_mega Lieutenant Colonel Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland Posts: 1,983 iTrader: (0)	I have my replacements and I disassembled one of my broken tail lights there is no corrosion at all, I figured that was a line of BS from BMW, it looks more like the circuit is blown bmw should have done a recall on these tail lights and put the fixed circuit in every car, it is a safety issue and whoever designed these should be fired, the circuit is probably a 5 $ part but it's molded in and not really fixable __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, 1987 325ic, 1987 325is 1995 M3, 2001 X5, 2007 MCS R56

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