What kind of bulb does the brake lamp use?

SS32 · 01-09-2009, 09:19 AM

My 2nd brake lamp failure happened yesterday after only 12k miles and I honestly don't want to drive 20 min to the dealer to sit for an hour waiting on them to change a bulb. So, does anyone know specifically what bulb the brakes use and if it would be something available at an auto parts store or is it a BMW-specific part?

GregW / Oregon · 01-09-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cowmoo32

My 2nd brake lamp failure happened yesterday after only 12k miles and I honestly don't want to drive 20 min to the dealer to sit for an hour waiting on them to change a bulb. So, does anyone know specifically what bulb the brakes use and if it would be something available at an auto parts store or is it a BMW-specific part?

Hint, open Owner's Manual, Look up "Lamps & bulbs, replacing" (or try page 211 in the '08 non-DCT manual.

SS32 · 01-09-2009, 10:06 AM

Yeah, I got it. I didn't know if anyone knew off the top of their head so.

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