Broke my 3rd brake light while washing car...

128GP · 05-15-2015, 08:31 PM

So yeah, I was buffing the wax off the car, when my microfiber cloth got caught behind the corner of the 3rd brakelight and snap, broke it right off. Has this happened to anyone else? Getbmwparts is saying $80 for a new one. How do i even replace it??? Thoughts

6MT_Addict · 05-15-2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 128GP

So yeah, I was buffing the wax off the car, when my microfiber cloth got caught behind the corner of the 3rd brakelight and snap, broke it right off. Has this happened to anyone else? Getbmwparts is saying $80 for a new one. How do i even replace it??? Thoughts

There's a DIY in the DIY section, it's really straight forward. Pull the trunk liner, remove bolts and wiring harness. Install in reverse order.

You may need to modify your new light to match the original brake light if there is a notch missing from the white plastic

128GP · 05-15-2015, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1AddictsAnonymous

There's a DIY in the DIY section, it's really straight forward. Pull the trunk liner, remove bolts and wiring harness. Install in reverse order.

You may need to modify your new light to match the original brake light if there is a notch missing from the white plastic

Im reading there was a tsb about 3rd brake light replacement. My car is still under CPO, think i can get bmwusa to change it out?

Mach1er · 05-15-2015, 09:18 PM

If you're under CPO, I'm sure they'll change it. Just don't mention how it happened.

Swimjim · 05-15-2015, 09:21 PM

Pretty simple to do. Basic tools. Just dont tighten too much when installing or you will break light, snug til its seeded.

6MT_Addict · 05-15-2015, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1er

If you're under CPO, I'm sure they'll change it. Just don't mention how it happened.

+1. Chances are it would have popped off eventually if it was loose enough to fall off in the way you described. Go in and mention the TSB.

cbl117 · 05-22-2015, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1er

If you're under CPO, I'm sure they'll change it. Just don't mention how it happened.

Not true from my experience. I had to replace myself. Was easy to do. 15 min.

128GP · 06-22-2015, 12:25 PM

So update, took my car in for oil change and mentioned the lens. They DECLINED covering it for me under CPO or any goodwill. They proceeded to try to charge me $310 to replace the lens. I declined, will replace at home, k thanks.

Ginger_Extract · 07-17-2015, 12:35 AM

Surprising. Dealership replaced mine free of charge when I bought it (used) because they were worried that it would break.

dbchun · 07-17-2015, 01:56 AM

that's really strange, i had mine replaced under warranty. here is the work summary.

is there another dealer in the area where you can mention the SIB 63 10 08?

MaC-N54-E82 · 07-18-2015, 11:36 PM

Mine was replaced by the dealership free of charge 3 days ago. Try another dealer.

greensto · 07-19-2015, 03:24 PM

Dealer SHOULD replace, but it is an easy part to replace anyway.

JUST REMEMBER TO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE BOLTS IN THE BACK. This is why they seem to fracture more easily.

dusty.brown · 09-03-2017, 01:22 PM

This happened on my 2008 135i today. Damnit.

Part: 63-25-7-164-978 High Mount Lamp

Is there an aftermarket option that does disco beats or should I just drop $80 on OEM?

ccdre · 09-03-2017, 01:42 PM

Happened to my 2010 as well. The replacement is easy to do, few spring loaded fasteners on the back side of the trunk, HOWEVER, in a typical BMW fashion, there has been a design change at some point. The new replacement OEM brake-light does not have the "notch" that was present in earlier versions. This means, you either need to cut a notch into your shiny new brakelight OR file away the notch from the sheet metal of your E82 trunk

.

Sorry, I'm just laughing because I had to go though this at one point as well.

Here is Dackelone 's DIY:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=845005

dusty.brown · 09-16-2017, 07:47 AM

Thanks. I'm ordering the $40 dorman from amazon today.

DORMAN 923-231 Third Brake Lamp Assembly

ETA: The Dorman product has two minor issues.
1) The need to trim plastic and/or metal tab as described in this thread.
2) The overall width longwise is just about 1/8" too short on both ends. This leaves a very small slit for water intrusion on both ends. The product is not 100% fitted for the opening.

Pros: Looks stock. Functional.

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128GP First Lieutenant 40 Rep 323 Posts Drives: AW 328i 6sp RWD M Sport Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Broke my 3rd brake light while washing car... So yeah, I was buffing the wax off the car, when my microfiber cloth got caught behind the corner of the 3rd brakelight and snap, broke it right off. Has this happened to anyone else? Getbmwparts is saying $80 for a new one. How do i even replace it??? Thoughts
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Swimjim Private First Class 24 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	Pretty simple to do. Basic tools. Just dont tighten too much when installing or you will break light, snug til its seeded.
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128GP First Lieutenant 40 Rep 323 Posts Drives: AW 328i 6sp RWD M Sport Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	So update, took my car in for oil change and mentioned the lens. They DECLINED covering it for me under CPO or any goodwill. They proceeded to try to charge me $310 to replace the lens. I declined, will replace at home, k thanks.
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dbchun First Lieutenant 63 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CA / AZ iTrader: (0)	that's really strange, i had mine replaced under warranty. here is the work summary. is there another dealer in the area where you can mention the SIB 63 10 08? Attached Images __________________ N54 powered MHD tuned
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greensto Wild Card 91 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 1M Conversion Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (2)	Dealer SHOULD replace, but it is an easy part to replace anyway. JUST REMEMBER TO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE BOLTS IN THE BACK. This is why they seem to fracture more easily. __________________ Show me a sane man and I will cure him for you. Build Thread http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=779265
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dusty.brown New Member 9 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	This happened on my 2008 135i today. Damnit. Part: 63-25-7-164-978 High Mount Lamp Is there an aftermarket option that does disco beats or should I just drop $80 on OEM?
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ccdre Lieutenant 337 Rep 404 Posts Drives: '10 AW 135i, '13 Frozen M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	Happened to my 2010 as well. The replacement is easy to do, few spring loaded fasteners on the back side of the trunk, HOWEVER, in a typical BMW fashion, there has been a design change at some point. The new replacement OEM brake-light does not have the "notch" that was present in earlier versions. This means, you either need to cut a notch into your shiny new brakelight OR file away the notch from the sheet metal of your E82 trunk . Sorry, I'm just laughing because I had to go though this at one point as well. Here is Dackelone 's DIY: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=845005
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dusty.brown New Member 9 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I'm ordering the $40 dorman from amazon today. DORMAN 923-231 Third Brake Lamp Assembly ETA: The Dorman product has two minor issues. 1) The need to trim plastic and/or metal tab as described in this thread. 2) The overall width longwise is just about 1/8" too short on both ends. This leaves a very small slit for water intrusion on both ends. The product is not 100% fitted for the opening. Pros: Looks stock. Functional. Last edited by dusty.brown; 10-15-2017 at 12:39 PM..
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