Turn Signal Bulb Socket

[TM9030]

Hey guys,

Have you guys experience issues with the turn signal bulb sockets? For some reason the passenger front turn signal bulb keeps going out and my bulb socket appears to have been too hot. It has black burn marks around the metal connectors.

Does anyone know what might be causing this?

[one 35i]

would;d guess a short. replace the socket or you will probably continue to have bulbs go or worse

[BronkaidBrah]

Originally Posted by TM9030

Hey guys,

Have you guys experience issues with the turn signal bulb sockets? For some reason the passenger front turn signal bulb keeps going out and my bulb socket appears to have been too hot. It has black burn marks around the metal connectors.

Does anyone know what might be causing this?

It's 100% a common issue. The housing inside the headlight is cracked where the metal tab meets. It's a non serviceable part you'll need a new headlight eventually. For now u can keep trying to stretch the tab on the bulb socket to complete the circuit but eventually it won't work anymore.

[TM9030]

Originally Posted by BronkaidBrah

It's 100% a common issue. The housing inside the headlight is cracked where the metal tab meets. It's a non serviceable part you'll need a new headlight eventually. For now u can keep trying to stretch the tab on the bulb socket to complete the circuit but eventually it won't work anymore.

That makes sense, this is the second bulb socket this headlight has fried.

Sounds like a new headlight is in my near future.
Do you think it's possible for it to start a fire?

[blue135]

Interestingly, my passenger socket looks exactly the same. Have had to replace one bulb over last five years. Need to replace the socket for now.

[dtla1]

Obviously make sure to clean off the crud/burnt material from the connector.

[BronkaidBrah]

Originally Posted by TM9030

Do you think it's possible for it to start a fire?

It's possible but not likely. We all drive bmw's though so you can just remove it until you get a new one. Not like we use signals anyway. :

[Beket_ca]

Team, I had the same problem, so, replaced the the socket ($25) and bulb, but the signal doesn't work.

Is it any fuse I can check?

[cerealwars]

I'd check for power at the wires where you spliced the new socket in, and then work backwards from there.

Is there an electrical diagram available for our cards for basic stuff like this? I've found this to be the most ambiguous area of information on our cars.

I doubt there is a singular fuse for each corner of the car. Then again, these Bavarian machines delight me all the time with their peculiarities.

[Beket_ca]

2cerealwars, thanks,

I bent electrical contacts and applied electric grease, it seems it works. but how long..((