Says bulb is out, but is fine?

ThatGuyMikee · 02-25-2013, 10:34 PM

08 e90 m3, just started having this problem , message would come on the dash for left rear taillight out, check it out and everything is perfectly fine, bulb is not burnt or anything, goes on and off when i drive(the message) any thoughts?

THE TECH · 02-26-2013, 09:37 AM

I would try just replacing the bulb.

elm3 · 02-26-2013, 10:20 AM

Also, make sure that the connector is not loose. I had the same problem and the connector on the back of the housing was loose.

Gfunk720 · 02-26-2013, 10:35 AM

You have an aftermarket exhaust?

Mine started doing this after I installed mine. From what I'm told it is due to the vibrations creating a loose bulb.

Check your connections and bulb clips. BMW actually has a TSB for this apparently...

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=672046

C-M2 · 02-26-2013, 11:35 AM

Mine did this. Turns out it just came loose. That's where I would double check first.

ThatGuyMikee · 02-26-2013, 03:44 PM

as in loose what do you mean? the bulb itself is tight in the socket

elm3 · 02-26-2013, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuyMikee

as in loose what do you mean? the bulb itself is tight in the socket

I mean the connector on the light assembly. mine was somewhat loose. I disconnected and connected back again. Started the car and the error went away. Hasn't happen ever since.

AlteredBe4st · 02-26-2013, 06:03 PM

Had the same issue.

M3PO · 02-26-2013, 06:28 PM

Mine did this too. A new bulb fixed the problem.

ThatGuyMikee · 02-26-2013, 08:51 PM

thanks everyone, ill just throw new bulbs in

02-25-2013, 10:34 PM	#1
ThatGuyMikee Captain 37 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 e90 6spd Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Staten island iTrader: (2)	Says bulb is out, but is fine? 08 e90 m3, just started having this problem , message would come on the dash for left rear taillight out, check it out and everything is perfectly fine, bulb is not burnt or anything, goes on and off when i drive(the message) any thoughts? __________________ Originally Posted by onebadmofo Some people buy cars to look at them and call them their babies, but not me. This car is my bitch and I bought it to drive it.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-26-2013, 09:37 AM	#2
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	I would try just replacing the bulb.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2013, 10:20 AM	#3
elm3 ///M Fan 366 Rep 2,159 Posts Drives: '09 E92 M3 IB/'17 f85 X5M LBB Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canton, GA. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW / X5M [9.00] 2009 E92 M3 [10.00] 2004 Yamaha R1 [10.00]	Also, make sure that the connector is not loose. I had the same problem and the connector on the back of the housing was loose. __________________ '09 E92 ///M3 Interlagos Blue,6MT,Silver Novillo Leather,CF Trim,Premium Package,Technology Package,Cold Weather Package,Premium Sound,19"Wheels,Moonroof-Toy/'17 X5M, Long Beach Blue, Executive Package,Technology Package, Lighting Package, Driver Assist, Full Mughello Red Interior, 21" wheels-Toy/'14 535i with M Sport and 19" wheels-Daily
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2013, 10:35 AM	#4
Gfunk720 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 227 Posts Drives: E92 M3- AW Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Redding, CT iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	You have an aftermarket exhaust? Mine started doing this after I installed mine. From what I'm told it is due to the vibrations creating a loose bulb. Check your connections and bulb clips. BMW actually has a TSB for this apparently... http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=672046 __________________ Alpine White E92 M3 - 6MT ESS Tuned
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2013, 11:35 AM	#5
C-M2 First Lieutenant 41 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 09 E92 SG M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	Mine did this. Turns out it just came loose. That's where I would double check first.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2013, 03:44 PM	#6
ThatGuyMikee Captain 37 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 e90 6spd Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Staten island iTrader: (2)	as in loose what do you mean? the bulb itself is tight in the socket __________________ Originally Posted by onebadmofo Some people buy cars to look at them and call them their babies, but not me. This car is my bitch and I bought it to drive it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2013, 06:03 PM	#8
AlteredBe4st First Pride 110 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Connecticut.. iTrader: (8)	Had the same issue. __________________ Modded M4
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2013, 06:28 PM	#9
M3PO Colonel 84 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (7)	Mine did this too. A new bulb fixed the problem. __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2013, 08:51 PM	#10
ThatGuyMikee Captain 37 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 e90 6spd Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Staten island iTrader: (2)	thanks everyone, ill just throw new bulbs in __________________ Originally Posted by onebadmofo Some people buy cars to look at them and call them their babies, but not me. This car is my bitch and I bought it to drive it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote