wtb: 3rd brake light

alibaba222 · 01-29-2015, 05:09 PM

so my 3rd brake light just broke and i need a new one, let me know if you have one or if you know where to get one at a good price lmk.

thanks

cbl117 · 01-29-2015, 06:32 PM

Get in line lol. Search for my thread. There is a link to getbmwparts. Its 70 bucks.

TUN3D · 01-30-2015, 08:18 PM

alibaba222 > I recently got mine on ebay NEW for $25 > OEM. I see some on there now for like $40-$50.

Keep in mind though (not sure what year your car is), that at certain point they changed the housing on those 3rd brake lights. My car is a '09.

Prior to picking one up on e-bay, I ordered it straight from BMW. I'm 100% sure I got the right part number (trust me on this). Anyways, when I compared it to the one I removed, it was different. Long-story-short, the newer lights don't pop right in. When you remove the broken light, there is a small tab on the chassis/trunk that needs to be filed down. You'll also need to sand the light housing a bit (small section in the middle), in order for it to fit. The problem will become apparent once you try to put the new light in.

Not saying this is going to be your case, but if you have trouble -- don't waste time thinking you got the wrong light. I spent two weeks figuring this out. LMAO!

Good luck man.

cbl117 · 01-30-2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TUN3D

alibaba222 > I recently got mine on ebay NEW for $25 > OEM. I see some on there now for like $40-$50.

Keep in mind though (not sure what year your car is), that at certain point they changed the housing on those 3rd brake lights. My car is a '09.

Prior to picking one up on e-bay, I ordered it straight from BMW. I'm 100% sure I got the right part number (trust me on this). Anyways, when I compared it to the one I removed, it was different. Long-story-short, the newer lights don't pop right in. When you remove the broken light, there is a small tab on the chassis/trunk that needs to be filed down. You'll also need to sand the light housing a bit (small section in the middle), in order for it to fit. The problem will become apparent once you try to put the new light in.

Not saying this is going to be your case, but if you have trouble -- don't waste time thinking you got the wrong light. I spent two weeks figuring this out. LMAO!

Good luck man.

Tuned are you saying the eBay light will be plug and play? Or will the same filing and sanding need to be done?

TUN3D · 01-31-2015, 08:15 AM

cbl117 > Even the ebay lights you have to modify. Like I mentioned (at some point), they changed the designed of the light housing. Due to that, the new lights that are available (both at the dealer or ebay) -- need a little adjusting to go in.

The issue is literally at the center of the light. Here I found a good DIY, he covers it all

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

cbl117 · 02-27-2015, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TUN3D

cbl117 > Even the ebay lights you have to modify. Like I mentioned (at some point), they changed the designed of the light housing. Due to that, the new lights that are available (both at the dealer or ebay) -- need a little adjusting to go in.

The issue is literally at the center of the light. Here I found a good DIY, he covers it all

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

Excellent info. Thanks tun3d.

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alibaba222 New Member 4 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: florida iTrader: (0)	wtb: 3rd brake light so my 3rd brake light just broke and i need a new one, let me know if you have one or if you know where to get one at a good price lmk. thanks
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cbl117 Lieutenant 99 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 2013 e92 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Get in line lol. Search for my thread. There is a link to getbmwparts. Its 70 bucks.
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TUN3D Major 193 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: none iTrader: (17)	alibaba222 > I recently got mine on ebay NEW for $25 > OEM. I see some on there now for like $40-$50. Keep in mind though (not sure what year your car is), that at certain point they changed the housing on those 3rd brake lights. My car is a '09. Prior to picking one up on e-bay, I ordered it straight from BMW. I'm 100% sure I got the right part number (trust me on this). Anyways, when I compared it to the one I removed, it was different. Long-story-short, the newer lights don't pop right in. When you remove the broken light, there is a small tab on the chassis/trunk that needs to be filed down. You'll also need to sand the light housing a bit (small section in the middle), in order for it to fit. The problem will become apparent once you try to put the new light in. Not saying this is going to be your case, but if you have trouble -- don't waste time thinking you got the wrong light. I spent two weeks figuring this out. LMAO! Good luck man. __________________
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TUN3D Major 193 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: none iTrader: (17)	cbl117 > Even the ebay lights you have to modify. Like I mentioned (at some point), they changed the designed of the light housing. Due to that, the new lights that are available (both at the dealer or ebay) -- need a little adjusting to go in. The issue is literally at the center of the light. Here I found a good DIY, he covers it all DIY > Dackelone http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=845005 __________________ Last edited by TUN3D; 01-31-2015 at 08:23 AM..
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