Back Order For Third Brake Light

Moto1 · 10-10-2008, 07:35 PM

Found a crack in the middle of the third brake light two weeks ago and today leaving to take the kids to school there is the lens in two pieces on the ground - phoned dealer and there is another two week wait for the new brake light so they said just put tape over it so water won't get in - thanks. Check your third brake light and if there is any cracks phone and order now so when it pops out you won't be driving with tape on your trunk lid!!!!!!! As per another thread there seems to be a problem with the third brake light lens cracking and eventually falling out.

Moto1 · 10-11-2008, 10:42 PM

Here are some pictures:

dkdurham · 10-15-2008, 09:57 AM

it's a pretty common issue. I've seen a few come into our dealership and mine is starting to chip on the far right side. (I'm a CA at BMW Durham)

xbook · 10-15-2008, 11:33 AM

There is a national back order on this part due to the original design being defective.

DO NOT get yours replaced until the backorder is over. Otherwise, you'll get the 1st gen part that is being broken due to some gaskets or rivets that aren't properly aligned to the contour of the trunk lid. Well, at least that is what a little birdy told me.

Oregon · 10-18-2008, 05:33 PM

^That's a good tip. Thanks for the heads up.:wink:

VFX · 10-21-2008, 01:59 PM

urgh!!! I noticed a hairline fracture on mine today

exact same place as the crack on yours.

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Moto1 · 10-24-2008, 01:29 AM

If the lens falls out make sure you let "BMW" dealership tape up the opening as you don't want water getting in the hole. They told me just to use any tape (duct tape) but I said that I was coming in because if they place tape on the my car and damage the paint then they are responsible and not me. They had no problem with with spending some time taping the gap.

VFX · 10-24-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto1

If the lens falls out make sure you let "BMW" dealership tape up the opening as you don't want water getting in the hole. They told me just to use any tape (duct tape) but I said that I was coming in because if they place tape on the my car and damage the paint then they are responsible and not me. They had no problem with with spending some time taping the gap.

Thanks for the tip.

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AlBel1214 · 10-24-2008, 10:00 AM

Don't use duct tape use something like this...

http://www.hardwareandtools.com/invt/6058655?ref=gbase

SoCalTech · 10-24-2008, 11:56 PM

You can get the updated part, but they can also use the original design and use washers/spacers. It was mentioned in one of the roundtables.

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Moto1 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Back Order For Third Brake Light Found a crack in the middle of the third brake light two weeks ago and today leaving to take the kids to school there is the lens in two pieces on the ground - phoned dealer and there is another two week wait for the new brake light so they said just put tape over it so water won't get in - thanks. Check your third brake light and if there is any cracks phone and order now so when it pops out you won't be driving with tape on your trunk lid!!!!!!! As per another thread there seems to be a problem with the third brake light lens cracking and eventually falling out.
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dkdurham Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sport Line Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond Hill iTrader: (0)	it's a pretty common issue. I've seen a few come into our dealership and mine is starting to chip on the far right side. (I'm a CA at BMW Durham)
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10-24-2008, 01:29 AM	#7
Moto1 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	If the lens falls out make sure you let "BMW" dealership tape up the opening as you don't want water getting in the hole. They told me just to use any tape (duct tape) but I said that I was coming in because if they place tape on the my car and damage the paint then they are responsible and not me. They had no problem with with spending some time taping the gap.
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10-24-2008, 10:00 AM	#9
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Don't use duct tape use something like this... http://www.hardwareandtools.com/invt/6058655?ref=gbase __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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10-24-2008, 11:56 PM	#10
SoCalTech Captain 24 Rep 648 Posts Drives: Not a BMW yet... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, Ca iTrader: (0)	You can get the updated part, but they can also use the original design and use washers/spacers. It was mentioned in one of the roundtables.
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