Right rear signal light!!!!

sameh · 07-16-2011, 06:16 PM

I\'ve been getting notifications on idrive saying \"right rear signal light malfunction\". First time it happened I stopped, turned right signal on then got out of the car and it was working. Didn\'t think much of it but kept getting every other day then daily. But now right rear signal light would only work once every five or six times. My dealer (closest dealer) is 75 miles, anyone had this happen? Any DIY for that? Thanks

ThunderMoose · 07-16-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sameh

I\'ve been getting notifications on idrive saying \"right rear signal light malfunction\". First time it happened I stopped, turned right signal on then got out of the car and it was working. Didn\'t think much of it but kept getting every other day then daily. But now right rear signal light would only work once every five or six times. My dealer (closest dealer) is 75 miles, anyone had this happen? Any DIY for that? Thanks

I had it in my wife's X5. I changed the light bulb and the problem went away. Got the bulb from nearby auto parts store.

IPvFletch · 07-16-2011, 07:34 PM

BMW and Chevy are NOTORIOUS for their wiring issues. I'm not sure where the fault lies, but I CONSTANTLY see rides from these mfrs where a light or two is out, front of back.. Remember the old E36, didn't it have like 12 bulbs in each taillight???

fuzzybam · 07-16-2011, 11:30 PM

I always see brand new VWs, Audis, and Chevys with headlight and taillight problems. Never really see BMWs with that problem... Anyway, just buy a bulb and replace both sides while you're in there.

elp_jc · 07-16-2011, 11:58 PM

I got the right front DRL malfunction, and it was working perfectly. Two days later, it crapped out. My only answer is the system is psychic

. Next time will just buy a darn bulb when I get the 'warning'

.

BobsM3Coupe · 07-17-2011, 01:17 AM

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I had it in my wife's X5. I changed the light bulb and the problem went away. Got the bulb from nearby auto parts store.

The 2011's have LED's so bulb replacement isn't possible. Let the dealer figure out the problem with the turn indicator.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 07-17-2011, 02:01 AM

Replaced 4 drl lights and 5 brake lamps on my 08 in 3 years.

sameh · 07-17-2011, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

I had it in my wife's X5. I changed the light bulb and the problem went away. Got the bulb from nearby auto parts store.

The 2011's have LED's so bulb replacement isn't possible. Let the dealer figure out the problem with the turn indicator.

That's what I thought. I can feel a bulb but it seems more inward to be a signal bulb. I'll attempt changing the one I can feel and see if it fixes the problem but I'm a little skeptical.

GOVCO · 07-17-2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sameh

I\'ve been getting notifications on idrive saying \"right rear signal light malfunction\". First time it happened I stopped, turned right signal on then got out of the car and it was working. Didn\'t think much of it but kept getting every other day then daily. But now right rear signal light would only work once every five or six times. My dealer (closest dealer) is 75 miles, anyone had this happen? Any DIY for that? Thanks

I just had this happen to my 09'. Took it to the dealership yesterday because they said they have to replace the entire unit. I was like really. The guy I take it to also has an M3; so didn't think he was BS'n me. To my surprise, their mechanic said BMW NA makes them replace not only the defective unit, but the other as well. Something about corossion around the seals or something. So, my issue was with the rear passenger side tail light receiving the malfunction notification. They are also replacing the rear driver side tail unit. What a waste. Under warranty so I could care less, but still. Wow!

Bmw135er · 07-17-2011, 08:06 AM

Ya there's a bulletin on a certain production window of cars. Both lights have to get replaced, similar to the 1 series situation if anyone else has been down that road. Should be warranty though, so just call ahead and make sure they have the parts in stock before making the trip.

BobsM3Coupe · 07-18-2011, 01:56 AM

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That's what I thought. I can feel a bulb but it seems more inward to be a signal bulb. I'll attempt changing the one I can feel and see if it fixes the problem but I'm a little skeptical.

The only bulb in the LCI coupes lights is the reverse light.

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07-16-2011, 07:34 PM	#3
IPvFletch Enlisted Member Drives: Charger SRT8 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ATX Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	BMW and Chevy are NOTORIOUS for their wiring issues. I'm not sure where the fault lies, but I CONSTANTLY see rides from these mfrs where a light or two is out, front of back.. Remember the old E36, didn't it have like 12 bulbs in each taillight???

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fuzzybam Private First Class Drives: One with wheels Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 165 iTrader: (0)	I always see brand new VWs, Audis, and Chevys with headlight and taillight problems. Never really see BMWs with that problem... Anyway, just buy a bulb and replace both sides while you're in there.

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elp_jc Brigadier General Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 4,912 iTrader: (0)	I got the right front DRL malfunction, and it was working perfectly. Two days later, it crapped out. My only answer is the system is psychic . Next time will just buy a darn bulb when I get the 'warning' .

07-17-2011, 08:06 AM	#10
Bmw135er Major Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,372 iTrader: (9)	Ya there's a bulletin on a certain production window of cars. Both lights have to get replaced, similar to the 1 series situation if anyone else has been down that road. Should be warranty though, so just call ahead and make sure they have the parts in stock before making the trip.