3rd Brake Light

m3typer · 12-12-2014, 12:51 PM

I've searched, so my apologies if this has already been covered at length, but does anyone sell just the lens/reflector for the 3rd brake light?

I don't see the point to replacing the entire unit when it works perfectlfy fine. Naturally, my lens broke recently and fell out. Looking for a simple and inexpensive fix.

Thanks

pj.rodriguez · 12-12-2014, 01:07 PM

The 3rd light itself is only around $30-40. Might as well replace it all since it might be a pain to get the same seal as from factory when just changing the lens. It will probably be a hassle to try to fix it like that. I would go for the light fixture itself.

BMWX1-35i · 12-12-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m3typer

I've searched, so my apologies if this has already been covered at length, but does anyone sell just the lens/reflector for the 3rd brake light?

I don't see the point to replacing the entire unit when it works perfectlfy fine. Naturally, my lens broke recently and fell out. Looking for a simple and inexpensive fix.

Thanks

Typically inexpensive is not in the BMW vocabulary.

e36addict · 12-13-2014, 08:39 AM

It is very cheap, and the lens is bonded/melted to the housing. No way to replace just the lens.

Ed P · 01-23-2015, 12:04 PM

Anyone know the part number for this, and/or a link to same?

Thanks!

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e36addict Captain 137 Rep 952 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 35iX Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tim @ BMW of Dallas iTrader: (5)	It is very cheap, and the lens is bonded/melted to the housing. No way to replace just the lens. __________________ 13 X1 35iX, 98 Z3 2.8, 01 M Coupe, 96 Z3 1.9 DASC, 95 318ti, 13 smart fortwo
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