Brake light is coming off

Captain Blood · 03-15-2018, 01:25 PM

Suggestions to fix? Glue and 2 sided tape did not work.

blue135 · 03-15-2018, 05:29 PM

Then replace it. Less expensive than water getting access to your electrics. Going to be hard to get good seal with tape or adhesive unless you are very skilled in their use.

Dackel did a very good Sticky on replacement

Tommm · 03-20-2018, 01:26 PM

i bought the dorman replacement. works fine., half the price. doesnt have the neat little roundel in the corner though.

Mandinca · 03-27-2018, 08:34 AM

I glued mine with crazy glue...it's holding so far. (3 months)

Captain Blood · 03-27-2018, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandinca

I glued mine with crazy glue...it's holding so far. (3 months)

That's what I tried the 1st time. But I tried it again, seems to be holding this time.

str8shot · 03-27-2018, 09:25 AM

There was a TSB for the third brake lights. There's a nub you have to grind down to get it to seat right.

Esteban · 03-27-2018, 12:22 PM

As mentioned above, here's Dackelone's "DIY third LED brake light replacement" thread:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=845005

03-15-2018, 01:25 PM	#1
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blue135 Captain 342 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (1)	Then replace it. Less expensive than water getting access to your electrics. Going to be hard to get good seal with tape or adhesive unless you are very skilled in their use. Dackel did a very good Sticky on replacement
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Tommm Driven Crazy 190 Rep 505 Posts Drives: his wife nuts 128i 6m Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Mile High iTrader: (1)	i bought the dorman replacement. works fine., half the price. doesnt have the neat little roundel in the corner though. __________________ '08 128i 6M
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Mandinca Lieutenant 118 Rep 463 Posts Drives: 2008 E88 and 2016 F85 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I glued mine with crazy glue...it's holding so far. (3 months)
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str8shot Lieutenant 107 Rep 471 Posts Drives: N54 Montego Blue 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisco iTrader: (1)	There was a TSB for the third brake lights. There's a nub you have to grind down to get it to seat right. __________________ 08 Montego Blue 135i Coupe // Sport Package // Custom E30 tune // str8shot bluetooth enabled ECA // Walboro 255 inline pump // BMS downpipes // VRSF 7" FMIC // Injen intake // Berk ceramic exhaust // OEM 550i clutch // MFactory single mass flywheel // Vorshlag camber plates // Hotchkis FSB // Turner adjustable drop links // AST 5100 coilovers // Hawk HPS pads // Ti backing plates // Stoptech stainless brake lines // Turner 15mm spacers
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03-27-2018, 12:22 PM	#7
Esteban Major General 43323 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	As mentioned above, here's Dackelone's "DIY third LED brake light replacement" thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=845005 __________________
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