Rear driving light out...

Brissie · 03-15-2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

I wonder if they would be happy to replace both at the same time.

Had mine replaced today. Doubt they will replace the one that is still functioning.

Jeef Beef · 03-15-2010, 02:40 AM

Well I just discovered a massive crack in my centre brake late this afternoon

It better not fall out before I can get it replaced.

sparoz · 03-15-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Well I just discovered a massive crack in my centre brake late this afternoon

It better not fall out before I can get it replaced.

I was working out what you meant by centre brake - and I realised you meant the centre brake light. lol ... it is getting late... I am getting tired.

burn808 · 03-18-2010, 07:35 PM

Been waiting a few weeks now for a replacement driver's side tail light assembly, ex Germany. Asked them to check the working passenger side: "It's working". Wouldn't order/replace the currently working one. Hoping it won't go out whilst I'm waiting. Also had the cracked centre brake light replaced.

I hate driving with one light out - I feel defective...

Does anyone know exactly what the problem is with the LEDs?

MickyD · 03-18-2010, 09:03 PM

as I mentioned in my other post, I would be almost certain that it is just a loose connector, the wiring in there isn't exactly sturday. If I had the issue I'd be tempted to take the light out myself and have a look (it's piss easy to do)

SimonB · 03-19-2010, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by burn808

I hate driving with one light out - I feel defective...

You'll feel even worse if the cops pull you over and put a defect sticker on it. I'd strongly suggest you jump up and down a bit, see previous posts.

Simon....

sparoz · 03-19-2010, 08:17 PM

They had parts for mine and replaced Wednesday...

burn808 · 03-21-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MickyD

I've got a spare (chipped) LED tail light here, and looking at it, the LED rods are sort of a seperate module, which has some thin wires with a cheap connector on it, which then connects into a socket that clicks into the 'tray' carrying the light bulbs. Assuming the coupe has the same arrangement, it's VERY easy to see how it could fail - lots of points of failure.

Hey MickyD

Any chance of a pic of the wiring/connectors so I know what I'm looking for?

TIA

Furo125i · 03-22-2010, 06:02 AM

after about 10xxxkm the centre brake light is finally showing some cracks.. hopefully the dealer would not make a big fuss about the matter.

the other tail lights are still holding up, thankfully.

Does anyone know if this is under warranty? I would hope so, as it seems like common flaw.

Zuzu · 03-22-2010, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Furo125i

after about 10xxxkm the centre brake light is finally showing some cracks.. hopefully the dealer would not make a big fuss about the matter.

the other tail lights are still holding up, thankfully.

Does anyone know if this is under warranty? I would hope so, as it seems like common flaw.

Yep..Under warranty..Had mine replaced when only had the smallest of hairline crack..

hayespn · 03-22-2010, 09:19 AM

I had the tailight failure about 4 weeks ago - Auto Classic in Perth did a great job of replacing it while we waited, washed the car, topped up the oil and did a general check.

Very, very happy with the service.

Until last night. Same tailight has failed again. Obviously not the dealers fault but frustrating nonetheless.

Booked in for Friday morning, loaner thrown in, fingers crossed it will last this time.

I suppose it could be worse........could be long cranks!

burn808 · 03-23-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayespn

I had the tailight failure about 4 weeks ago - Auto Classic in Perth did a great job of replacing it while we waited, washed the car, topped up the oil and did a general check.

Very, very happy with the service.

Until last night. Same tailight has failed again. Obviously not the dealers fault but frustrating nonetheless.

Booked in for Friday morning, loaner thrown in, fingers crossed it will last this time.

I suppose it could be worse........could be long cranks!

Can you ask them what the problem is?

Brissie · 03-23-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by burn808

Can you ask them what the problem is?

I've had electric steering wheel lock and tail light failed. Service guy just said they failed, and they are common problems. He couldn't really say that BMW or their suppliers make poor quality parts that have a high failure rate now, could he?

hayespn · 03-23-2010, 07:26 PM

I will ask the question and see what they say. I appears to me to be a solder/circuit problem as all three LED's are failing/flickering together and jiggling the plug doesn't seem to help.

LED's are supposed to have a very long life, but I suspect they are frequently let down by their supporting circuitry.

jkho · 03-24-2010, 07:23 AM

Hows the service at Sydney Dealerships ?
Any recommendations?/

cheers.

Breville · 03-25-2010, 12:25 AM

Col Crawford in Brookvale have always worked for me!

hayespn · 03-27-2010, 09:48 AM

OK, so picked the car up on Friday arvo.

Had the use of a new 325 during the day. Hmmmm....I see why there is so much discussion on what to buy after the 135...sooooooo slow.

Anyway no further detail on the problem, only an acknowledgement that it is common.

Good SA - wanted to know where the leather key fob cover came from (I bought it from a retailer off this forum!).

Was driving out the driveway when I heard the sound dreaded by every BMW owner with runflats - tick, tick, tick - sounds like something in the tyre. Pulled straight over, still outside the dealership and walked back in. Happily, they responded well and it turned out that it went into a tread block and not deeply. Including my last car, it would have been my 4th puncture in 3 years - I have no manner of luck!

Having said that, I have taken the rim and tyre insurance policy but its the last thing I need right now. Anyway, happy ending and fingers crossed the taillight lasts this time.

SimonB · 03-28-2010, 06:57 AM

Goddam it - went out tonight to the shops. stopped by the letterbox on the way up the drive as I have been away for a week and...

... yup, now the passenger side's out. Not Happy, Jan

Teddieman · 03-28-2010, 11:55 AM

Dang drivers side tail light out

Pulled it out today and had a very close look the assembly is molded in so no way to extract metered the wires all good checked the circuit no conectivity

MMM looks like BMW on monday
Cheers

SimonB · 03-28-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddieman

Pulled it out today and had a very close look the assembly is molded in so no way to extract metered the wires all good checked the circuit no conectivity

Teddieman, some punctuation would have come in handy there!!

Anyone else had the other one go after they've been in already to have the first one replaced? This is pretty pathetic, IMO.

Teddieman · 03-28-2010, 06:17 PM

Sorry Simon but have a look at the time of post and you may see why

harpoon · 03-28-2010, 06:47 PM

After having the driver side replaced a week ago, the passenger side is now gone. BMW replacing tomorrow. Obviously a real problem with these but does anyone know if the replacement assemblies are any better?

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burn808 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Me too Been waiting a few weeks now for a replacement driver's side tail light assembly, ex Germany. Asked them to check the working passenger side: "It's working". Wouldn't order/replace the currently working one. Hoping it won't go out whilst I'm waiting. Also had the cracked centre brake light replaced. I hate driving with one light out - I feel defective... Does anyone know exactly what the problem is with the LEDs?
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MickyD (Damned or Belated) 10 Rep 497 Posts Drives: Le Mans Blue 120D M Manual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seaford, Vic. iTrader: (0)	as I mentioned in my other post, I would be almost certain that it is just a loose connector, the wiring in there isn't exactly sturday. If I had the issue I'd be tempted to take the light out myself and have a look (it's piss easy to do)
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hayespn n00b 2 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 08 135i Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (1)	I had the tailight failure about 4 weeks ago - Auto Classic in Perth did a great job of replacing it while we waited, washed the car, topped up the oil and did a general check. Very, very happy with the service. Until last night. Same tailight has failed again. Obviously not the dealers fault but frustrating nonetheless. Booked in for Friday morning, loaner thrown in, fingers crossed it will last this time. I suppose it could be worse........could be long cranks! __________________ ______________________ Drives: 135i auto, Cashmere silver, Comfort Access, Professional Nav with iDrive, HiFi Professional with Logic 7, Front and Rear PDC, Adaptive Headlights, Mirror Package, Sunroof, Stocker.
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hayespn n00b 2 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 08 135i Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (1)	I will ask the question and see what they say. I appears to me to be a solder/circuit problem as all three LED's are failing/flickering together and jiggling the plug doesn't seem to help. LED's are supposed to have a very long life, but I suspect they are frequently let down by their supporting circuitry. __________________ ______________________ Drives: 135i auto, Cashmere silver, Comfort Access, Professional Nav with iDrive, HiFi Professional with Logic 7, Front and Rear PDC, Adaptive Headlights, Mirror Package, Sunroof, Stocker.
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03-27-2010, 09:48 AM	#83
hayespn n00b 2 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 08 135i Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (1)	OK, so picked the car up on Friday arvo. Had the use of a new 325 during the day. Hmmmm....I see why there is so much discussion on what to buy after the 135...sooooooo slow. Anyway no further detail on the problem, only an acknowledgement that it is common. Good SA - wanted to know where the leather key fob cover came from (I bought it from a retailer off this forum!). Was driving out the driveway when I heard the sound dreaded by every BMW owner with runflats - tick, tick, tick - sounds like something in the tyre. Pulled straight over, still outside the dealership and walked back in. Happily, they responded well and it turned out that it went into a tread block and not deeply. Including my last car, it would have been my 4th puncture in 3 years - I have no manner of luck! Having said that, I have taken the rim and tyre insurance policy but its the last thing I need right now. Anyway, happy ending and fingers crossed the taillight lasts this time. __________________ ______________________ Drives: 135i auto, Cashmere silver, Comfort Access, Professional Nav with iDrive, HiFi Professional with Logic 7, Front and Rear PDC, Adaptive Headlights, Mirror Package, Sunroof, Stocker.
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03-28-2010, 11:55 AM	#85
Teddieman Z4 Maniac 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: Sep 2012 Z4 2.0i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Dang drivers side tail light out Pulled it out today and had a very close look the assembly is molded in so no way to extract metered the wires all good checked the circuit no conectivity MMM looks like BMW on monday Cheers
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harpoon Lieutenant 12 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	After having the driver side replaced a week ago, the passenger side is now gone. BMW replacing tomorrow. Obviously a real problem with these but does anyone know if the replacement assemblies are any better? __________________ E92 M3
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