Help: Turn Signal Light Stays On

greensto · 12-22-2018, 07:28 PM

Hey guys,

Could really use some help trying to figure out an issue I'm having with my passenger headlight. The actual amber turn signal bulb stays solidly lit when my car is either on or off. I have an error light on my dash that just let's me know that there is an error, but my turn signal arrow isn't illuminated or anything. Lowbeams on both sides work fine as does the driver side turn signal light. I have disconnected the headlight so my battery doesn't drain, but I am not sure what's causing the issue. I replaced the bulb and cleaned around the contact area, but no change. TIA!

Basically looks like this when I turn the car off
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greensto · 12-24-2018, 09:21 AM

ttt

Gangplank · 12-24-2018, 09:19 PM

I know this is a dumb question but have you checked the position of the light switch? Is in the parking lights setting?

Esteban · 12-24-2018, 09:44 PM

Bad fuse?

NorthernDancer · 12-24-2018, 09:56 PM

check the left/drivers side bulb and socket very carefully. Especially look for a bad ground.

greensto · 12-25-2018, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gangplank

I know this is a dumb question but have you checked the position of the light switch? Is in the parking lights setting?

Same symptoms in all positions, unfortunately.

greensto · 12-25-2018, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esteban

Bad fuse?

Which fuse would that be for a turn signal light on just one side?

greensto · 12-25-2018, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernDancer

check the left/drivers side bulb and socket very carefully. Especially look for a bad ground.

Tried looking around, but what should I be looking for exactly?

Fantastipotamus · 01-01-2019, 08:30 AM

Could be the Footwell Module (FRM)? Apparently it can be to blame for weird light issues. My ‘08 would turn on the reverse lights and parking sensor anytime I hit the brakes.

Warranty was apparently just extended for these (edit: only certain model years, mine wasn’t covered).. info here: https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...light=Footwell

dtla1 · 01-02-2019, 06:48 PM

Honestly I just came in here to find jokes related to BMW and Turn Signals, but none where found. I would also suggest FRM module but have no idea how to check if it's bad or not. Any issues with the power windows?

Lester · 01-13-2019, 03:54 AM

This issue can only be solved by tracing where the voltage is coming from. A relay or switch that should be turning the voltage off is shorting out or not working. This is not easy to do without a Chilton or equivalent manual with a wiring diagram.
It's likely not a fuse, as a fuse not working will simply turn off the power for that circuit.

Gangplank · 01-13-2019, 04:35 AM

A quick google search found this thread on a similar issue with an e90. It sounds like the FRM module & reprogramming is the answer.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=679894

This should be covered under the extended FRM warranty which was extended to 10 years/156,000 miles.

FRM Footwell Module warranty extension.
https://bimmerscan.com/wp-content/up.../B012016-1.pdf

greensto · 02-03-2019, 08:20 PM

Thank guys, turned out to be my the footwell module. However, my manufacture date is a couple months after the window of the recalled vehicles

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greensto Wild Card 91 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 1M Conversion Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (2)	Help: Turn Signal Light Stays On Hey guys, Could really use some help trying to figure out an issue I'm having with my passenger headlight. The actual amber turn signal bulb stays solidly lit when my car is either on or off. I have an error light on my dash that just let's me know that there is an error, but my turn signal arrow isn't illuminated or anything. Lowbeams on both sides work fine as does the driver side turn signal light. I have disconnected the headlight so my battery doesn't drain, but I am not sure what's causing the issue. I replaced the bulb and cleaned around the contact area, but no change. TIA! Basically looks like this when I turn the car off __________________ Show me a sane man and I will cure him for you. Build Thread http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=779265 Last edited by greensto; 12-22-2018 at 07:38 PM..
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NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	check the left/drivers side bulb and socket very carefully. Especially look for a bad ground.
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Fantastipotamus Private 51 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Vert DCT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Could be the Footwell Module (FRM)? Apparently it can be to blame for weird light issues. My ‘08 would turn on the reverse lights and parking sensor anytime I hit the brakes. Warranty was apparently just extended for these (edit: only certain model years, mine wasn’t covered).. info here: https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...light=Footwell Last edited by Fantastipotamus; 01-01-2019 at 08:35 AM..
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dtla1 Colonel 828 Rep 2,232 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, Space Grey Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (2)	Honestly I just came in here to find jokes related to BMW and Turn Signals, but none where found. I would also suggest FRM module but have no idea how to check if it's bad or not. Any issues with the power windows?
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	This issue can only be solved by tracing where the voltage is coming from. A relay or switch that should be turning the voltage off is shorting out or not working. This is not easy to do without a Chilton or equivalent manual with a wiring diagram. It's likely not a fuse, as a fuse not working will simply turn off the power for that circuit. __________________ 2008 135i, Jet Black, 6 spd, Canadian Sport package, black leatherette, manual seats, aluminum glacier trim, PDC. 1983 E21 Delphin, M10, 5 speed, LSD, MSW wheels, recaro seats, Hartge strut brace, rear sway bar. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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greensto Wild Card 91 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 1M Conversion Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (2)	Thank guys, turned out to be my the footwell module. However, my manufacture date is a couple months after the window of the recalled vehicles __________________ 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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