Rear driving light out...

MikeVictor · 01-28-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

I have had new BMW's for the past 20 years replacing them every 2 to 3 years and have never had any reliability/warranty issues with any of my past 3 series cars..
Unlike the 1er which has been back to the workshop now 12 times for warranty repairs.

Can you get your car re-plated as an 09 model?

TimMc · 01-29-2010, 11:32 PM

Spotted a brown 135 coupe turning into Riding Road, Hawthorne late yesterday afternoon. Noticed the rear left light wasn't working...

SimonB · 02-02-2010, 02:51 AM

Am sitting at AC now, waiting to collect my 135i, without having had the rear light assembly replaced as arranged. Why? 'Cos they're supposedly not available in Oz and they're on BACKORDER with Germany.

Hmmm... So, now I have to drive around in a vehicle that has a known unroadworthy defect at night? Interesting concept. Wonder what they'll say? Fo you reckon BMW Oz will pay any fines?

Simon...

BBK · 02-02-2010, 02:55 AM

Yeah sorry about that... my dealer told me I got the last one in stock...

SimonB · 02-02-2010, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BBK

Yeah sorry about that... my dealer told me I got the last one in stock...

BBK, come here....

Well, the good news is that the Service Advisor had an attack of the guilts (his words) after he called me and he will speak to BMW Australia tomorrow as (again, his words) it's technically illegal to drive the car as it is.

So, we'll see what happens tomorrow.

Simon....

Jeef Beef · 02-02-2010, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

BBK, come here....

Well, the good news is that the Service Advisor had an attack of the guilts (his words) after he called me and he will speak to BMW Australia tomorrow as (again, his words) it's technically illegal to drive the car as it is.

So, we'll see what happens tomorrow.

Simon....

Tell 'em to rip one off a 1er sitting in the showroom and install it onto your car

sparoz · 02-02-2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by amk2912

Better double check they have the correct one in stock. They ordered in the wrong wing mirror for my X5....TWICE!! Third time lucky....then the steering wheel angle sensor blew as I was leaving AC. To their credit they organised a new one very quickly and I got the car back a day before I left for OS.

A few of those steering sensors had gone dud...

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Have to disagree with you Sparoz on this one mate..

I have had new BMW's for the past 20 years replacing them every 2 to 3 years and have never had any reliability/warranty issues with any of my past 3 series cars..
Unlike the 1er which has been back to the workshop now 12 times for warranty repairs.

I must just had a lemon 3er. The two new 1ers are quite good, so far. Although the 135i's boot doesn't like to shut initially - solved the problem by slamming it hard a few times. The 120D have a dud steering sensor and a dud parking sensor, black smoke's coming out the week before I give it back to the dealer.

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Tell 'em to rip one off a 1er sitting in the showroom and install it onto your car

The might actually do that.

SimonB · 02-04-2010, 06:35 AM

Got a phone call from the dealer late this afternoon... BMW Australia have managed to locate a tail light cluster and it will be in Perth on Monday. The SA told me that they weren't very cooperative initially, but when pushed with "So, he's basically driving illegally at night because you can't supply a part? What are you going to do about that?", it seemed to work....

2bob · 02-13-2010, 12:09 AM

Came back to the car in the carpark today and unlocked it. Guess what only the passengers side rear light lit up (it was the one i had replaced a month ago) its obvious that BMW has a quality problem here. Just hope dealer has one in stock --will find out Monday.

SimonB · 02-13-2010, 12:22 AM

2bob, I don't think they will. I didn't post an update the other day, but the one they 'found' for me was damaged (in transit, on the camel to WA, we think) and the replacement is on backorder again.

BBK · 02-13-2010, 01:39 AM

Starting to think my next car won't be a BMW...

amk2912 · 02-13-2010, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

2bob, I don't think they will. I didn't post an update the other day, but the one they 'found' for me was damaged (in transit, on the camel to WA, we think) and the replacement is on backorder again.

You have to start wondering about the quality of the parts being produced. Are they being tendered out to the cheapest producer, who just may happen to be in China or India? I'd hope not but you never know.

kingtut1970 · 02-16-2010, 05:02 PM

Just to add to list My LEDs are gone too (left assembly) so i agree with Zuzu I replace my Beema every 3/4 yrs and never had this many warranty issues.. so my list to date in 1st year of ownership:

1. ECU replaced
2. Control unit/memory issues
3. HPFP replaced
4. Cracked rear middle tail light replaced
5. Turbo noise - adjustments made (still makes whistling noise)
6. Front & rear Sensors stop working - fixed
7. Rear Left assembly - LEDs dead

jkho · 02-27-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 2bob

Came back to the car in the carpark today and unlocked it. Guess what only the passengers side rear light lit up (it was the one i had replaced a month ago) its obvious that BMW has a quality problem here. Just hope dealer has one in stock --will find out Monday.

argh, same.
I've only done about 9000kms on my car...

Brissie · 02-27-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jkho

argh, same.
I've only done about 9000kms on my car...

Well, I've only done 5000, and the led is dead. Now, there is also a warning light as the brake light is gone too. Hope the dealer has stock, but sound like it is going to be a waste of time when I bring my car to the dealer tomorrow, sigh!

81GGR · 02-28-2010, 04:26 PM

dropped mine at the dealer this morning - right hand tail light (the 3 stripes) is not working. brake etc. works ok though.

fingers crossed they can get one soon or i'll be invoicing them for any fines and a token amount for points on my licence.

had the car 2 weeks ... grrr

BMW86 · 02-28-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BBK

Starting to think my next car won't be a BMW...

This has crossed my mind too. Been 110% happy with the 135i but may consider a Porsche if practicality isn't an issue.

Tj303 · 02-28-2010, 05:38 PM

+1 left rear driving light LED strips are out... took it to BMW on Friday, the new cluster is on order to be imported from Germany. They say it will take about 3 weeks. I can't believe so many ppl are having the same problem all of a sudden. I've had my car just under a year now.

Btw, correct me if i'm wrong but I don't think NSW police issue defect notices unless both taillights are out?

Brissie · 02-28-2010, 07:02 PM

[QUOTE=81GGR;6816673]dropped mine at the dealer this morning - right hand tail light (the 3 stripes) is not working. brake etc. works ok though.

fingers crossed they can get one soon or i'll be invoicing them for any fines and a token amount for points on my licence.

had the car 2 weeks ... grrr[/QUOTE

was that brisbane BMW? Cos I just went there this morning with a dead led light. Of course they have no stock!

Tj303 · 02-28-2010, 08:41 PM

does anyone know what the taillight unit is worth without warranty?

81GGR · 02-28-2010, 09:16 PM

[QUOTE=bmw135fan;6817379]

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Originally Posted by 81GGR

dropped mine at the dealer this morning - right hand tail light (the 3 stripes) is not working. brake etc. works ok though.

fingers crossed they can get one soon or i'll be invoicing them for any fines and a token amount for points on my licence.

had the car 2 weeks ... grrr[/QUOTE

was that brisbane BMW? Cos I just went there this morning with a dead led light. Of course they have no stock!

yep - brisbane bmw. if they have no stock a courtesy call from them would be nice - i haven't heard from them yet.

Brissie · 02-28-2010, 11:55 PM

[QUOTE=81GGR;6818041]

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Originally Posted by bmw135fan

yep - brisbane bmw. if they have no stock a courtesy call from them would be nice - i haven't heard from them yet.

They told me this this morning they have no stock, and they are on backorder. Coming from Germany, takes 3 weeks. Mine is the left, may be they have one for the right.

01-29-2010, 11:32 PM	#24
TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Spotted a brown 135 coupe turning into Riding Road, Hawthorne late yesterday afternoon. Noticed the rear left light wasn't working... __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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02-02-2010, 02:51 AM	#25
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Am sitting at AC now, waiting to collect my 135i, without having had the rear light assembly replaced as arranged. Why? 'Cos they're supposedly not available in Oz and they're on BACKORDER with Germany. Hmmm... So, now I have to drive around in a vehicle that has a known unroadworthy defect at night? Interesting concept. Wonder what they'll say? Fo you reckon BMW Oz will pay any fines? Simon... __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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02-02-2010, 02:55 AM	#26
BBK Banned 87 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Yeah sorry about that... my dealer told me I got the last one in stock...
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SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Got a phone call from the dealer late this afternoon... BMW Australia have managed to locate a tail light cluster and it will be in Perth on Monday. The SA told me that they weren't very cooperative initially, but when pushed with "So, he's basically driving illegally at night because you can't supply a part? What are you going to do about that?", it seemed to work.... __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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02-13-2010, 12:09 AM	#31
2bob Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 264 Posts Drives: AW white135 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bilgola plateau NSW australia iTrader: (0)	Came back to the car in the carpark today and unlocked it. Guess what only the passengers side rear light lit up (it was the one i had replaced a month ago) its obvious that BMW has a quality problem here. Just hope dealer has one in stock --will find out Monday.
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SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	2bob, I don't think they will. I didn't post an update the other day, but the one they 'found' for me was damaged (in transit, on the camel to WA, we think) and the replacement is on backorder again. __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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02-13-2010, 01:39 AM	#33
BBK Banned 87 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Starting to think my next car won't be a BMW...
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02-16-2010, 05:02 PM	#35
kingtut1970 Private 0 Rep 77 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Titan Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Just to add to list My LEDs are gone too (left assembly) so i agree with Zuzu I replace my Beema every 3/4 yrs and never had this many warranty issues.. so my list to date in 1st year of ownership: 1. ECU replaced 2. Control unit/memory issues 3. HPFP replaced 4. Cracked rear middle tail light replaced 5. Turbo noise - adjustments made (still makes whistling noise) 6. Front & rear Sensors stop working - fixed 7. Rear Left assembly - LEDs dead
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02-28-2010, 04:26 PM	#38
81GGR New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: '08 135i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	dropped mine at the dealer this morning - right hand tail light (the 3 stripes) is not working. brake etc. works ok though. fingers crossed they can get one soon or i'll be invoicing them for any fines and a token amount for points on my licence. had the car 2 weeks ... grrr
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02-28-2010, 05:38 PM	#40
Tj303 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	+1 left rear driving light LED strips are out... took it to BMW on Friday, the new cluster is on order to be imported from Germany. They say it will take about 3 weeks. I can't believe so many ppl are having the same problem all of a sudden. I've had my car just under a year now. Btw, correct me if i'm wrong but I don't think NSW police issue defect notices unless both taillights are out? __________________
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Brissie Lieutenant 36 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: May 2009 Location: brisbane, Oz iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=81GGR;6816673]dropped mine at the dealer this morning - right hand tail light (the 3 stripes) is not working. brake etc. works ok though. fingers crossed they can get one soon or i'll be invoicing them for any fines and a token amount for points on my licence. had the car 2 weeks ... grrr[/QUOTE was that brisbane BMW? Cos I just went there this morning with a dead led light. Of course they have no stock!
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02-28-2010, 08:41 PM	#42
Tj303 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	does anyone know what the taillight unit is worth without warranty? __________________
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