Right brake lamp malfunction

F1 fan · 04-07-2012, 04:28 PM

My car says I have a right brake lamp malfunction but the light works fine. Anyone else have this?

bluesm3 · 04-08-2012, 10:21 AM

same here,every now and then when I brake I'd get the right brake light malfunction and it'll go off in a few minutes.all I did was open it up and re-tighten the bulbs down and I have'nt had the problem since.maybe it was just not tight..

elm3 · 04-08-2012, 11:02 AM

For some reason I thought that there was a recall on the connector of the tailights for 08-10??? I forgot what the recall number is. The same thing happened to me, so I took it to the dealership. When I got there, it was working fine. The guy told me that there was a recall, but they will only change if there is a fault/code. My car was working fine and no codes by the time I got it there. So I'm not going to worry about it until it happens again. The onlything I'm worried is that it'll will happen when my warranty is up, knowing my luck.

slimflem · 04-08-2012, 11:05 AM

I just had the same thing. It came on about 3 times over the course of a few weeks. My first condition-based service was coming up soon, so I had the dealership take care of it then. They ended up replacing some contacts, a bulb or two and a couple of wires. No more issue.

F1 fan · 04-08-2012, 06:55 PM

I took out the bulbs and turned them over. Put them back in an no problem so far. They did seem somewhat loose also.

MysticBlue · 04-13-2012, 04:35 AM

Yes, I had this issue. I took the bulb housing out, wiggled the bulbs to make sure they were seated and making good contact, and unplugged the wiring harness and plugged it back in for the same reason. That was nearly a year ago and no problems since then.

nchan50 · 04-13-2012, 09:38 AM

had it happen 2-3 times during the winter. Warning came on when I started the car then went away after a couple minutes. Hasn't happend again since. Will probably have it checked out when I bring it in for 30k mile service.

aussiem3 · 04-14-2012, 04:33 AM

I had to change both my housing at my own cost ... car was out of warranty. There was a recall. My car is an '07.

shamoo · 04-23-2012, 05:25 PM

Mine has the same problem. They said it was a known issue. They took it out, took a small screwdriver to bend the tabs of the socket and put it back in. Code gone. On the way home, it turned on again. Something about the socket being loose.

My maintenance warranty is over, but I think I could probably get them to fix it since it's documented prior to it being over. In any case, should be cheap. I'm still under a CPO too.

elm3 · 04-24-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by shamoo

Mine has the same problem. They said it was a known issue. They took it out, took a small screwdriver to bend the tabs of the socket and put it back in. Code gone. On the way home, it turned on again. Something about the socket being loose.

My maintenance warranty is over, but I think I could probably get them to fix it since it's documented prior to it being over. In any case, should be cheap. I'm still under a CPO too.

It won't be covered under warranty, but there is a recall for this. You need to let your SA know about it. You do not have to pay out of your own pocket for this.

Endless619 · 04-28-2012, 01:19 PM

It happens when it gets below freezing. It happened 3 times last Winter and I took it to the dealer and they replaced the bulb and it went away. Then it happened again and I took pictures since it would go off sometimes. So went back in months later and they said nothing was wrong with it so they gave me 5 free bulbs. lol Hasn't happened since. But it seems to only happen when it gets below 32 degrees.

They said it WILL be covered under warranty and I didn't pay either time and my car is CPO and they told me to bring it in if it happens again and they will take it apart but it hasn't.

kiloil · 04-29-2012, 08:50 PM

Take the bulb out and wrap the sides with velcro, per the TSB. I prevents the bulb from moving in the carrier.

larryn · 10-04-2012, 11:27 AM

I had this issue and it is in the dealership for it now. They kept the car overnight, because the new TSB regarding it requires the car to be reflashed to latest firmware. So, I am very confused about firmware versus loose sockets on my '10 e92 M3.

Cannot wait to see the repair slip.

I wonder that since I complained that the voice command does not work at all, that that's really the reason for the reflashing... We shall see, and I'll post my results. Either way, I should be getting the latest and greatest firmware update.

suprafrank · 11-03-2012, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by F1 fan

I took out the bulbs and turned them over. Put them back in an no problem so far. They did seem somewhat loose also.

Me too. I had "right brake lamp malfunction" warning popped up on and off the past week. I did the same thing and so far that warning hasn't returned. Owner's manual tells you how to get to the bulbs.

I guess there are many many M3 has bad/loose brake light bulb sockets on the right side. Or may be they didn't install those bulbs properly.

img · 11-07-2012, 08:38 AM

I get that fault once or twice a week.its annoying !

drvai · 11-08-2012, 07:36 PM

Now me...

Any more info on the recall so I can go to the dealer and ask for it?

DevJ · 11-18-2012, 09:58 PM

any info on how to fix it yourself. dont wanna get raped on charges at the dealer..

04-07-2012, 04:28 PM	#1
F1 fan Private Drives: 08 e92 m3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	Right brake lamp malfunction My car says I have a right brake lamp malfunction but the light works fine. Anyone else have this?
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04-08-2012, 11:02 AM	#3
elm3 M3 Lover Drives: 2009 e92 M3 Interlagos Blue Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canton, GA. Posts: 1,704 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [5.00] 2002 Nissan Xterra ... [0.50] 2004 Yamaha R1 [0.00]	For some reason I thought that there was a recall on the connector of the tailights for 08-10??? I forgot what the recall number is. The same thing happened to me, so I took it to the dealership. When I got there, it was working fine. The guy told me that there was a recall, but they will only change if there is a fault/code. My car was working fine and no codes by the time I got it there. So I'm not going to worry about it until it happens again. The onlything I'm worried is that it'll will happen when my warranty is up, knowing my luck. __________________ '09 E92 ///M3 Interlagos Blue, 6MT, Silver Novillo Leather, CF Trim, Premium Package, Technology Package, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound, 19" Wheels, Moonroof-Toy//'02 Nissan Xterra- Daily Driver/ '04 Yamaha R1- Toy/'06Yamaha Raptor 350- Toy

04-13-2012, 04:35 AM	#6
MysticBlue Major Drives: '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here Posts: 1,045 iTrader: (0)	Yes, I had this issue. I took the bulb housing out, wiggled the bulbs to make sure they were seated and making good contact, and unplugged the wiring harness and plugged it back in for the same reason. That was nearly a year ago and no problems since then. __________________ Active Autowerke filter, Dinan underdrive pulley, Dinan full exhaust and software, Dinan springs, Dinan Brakes, Dinan/HRE wheels, 275/30-19 w/10mm spacer, 295/30-19 w/3mm spacer, painted front reflectors, 30% tint, Escort 8500i & Lidar Jammer, AngeliBright halos, Euro rear foglights, 3M ClearBra.

04-14-2012, 04:33 AM	#8
aussiem3 Captain Drives: '07 E92 M3/'11 F25 X3 3.0D Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Down Under Posts: 798 iTrader: (0)	I had to change both my housing at my own cost ... car was out of warranty. There was a recall. My car is an '07. __________________ 2007 E92 6MT - Silverstone II with Extended Black and /// Performance Exhaust and BPM Sport Tune 2011 F25 X3 3.0d

04-23-2012, 05:25 PM	#9
shamoo Captain Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal (Irvine & LA) Posts: 746 iTrader: (1)	Mine has the same problem. They said it was a known issue. They took it out, took a small screwdriver to bend the tabs of the socket and put it back in. Code gone. On the way home, it turned on again. Something about the socket being loose. My maintenance warranty is over, but I think I could probably get them to fix it since it's documented prior to it being over. In any case, should be cheap. I'm still under a CPO too. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 \| 2007 Honda S2000 \| 2001 Honda S2000 \| 1997 Turbo Integra

04-08-2012, 10:21 AM	#2
bluesm3 Enlisted Member Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: west Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	same here,every now and then when I brake I'd get the right brake light malfunction and it'll go off in a few minutes.all I did was open it up and re-tighten the bulbs down and I have'nt had the problem since.maybe it was just not tight..

04-08-2012, 11:05 AM	#4
slimflem get driving! Drives: 2010 E92 JB M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 254 iTrader: (0)	I just had the same thing. It came on about 3 times over the course of a few weeks. My first condition-based service was coming up soon, so I had the dealership take care of it then. They ended up replacing some contacts, a bulb or two and a couple of wires. No more issue.

04-08-2012, 06:55 PM	#5
F1 fan Private Drives: 08 e92 m3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	I took out the bulbs and turned them over. Put them back in an no problem so far. They did seem somewhat loose also.

04-13-2012, 09:38 AM	#7
nchan50 Private First Class Drives: '09 JzB/FR M3! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 183 iTrader: (0)	had it happen 2-3 times during the winter. Warning came on when I started the car then went away after a couple minutes. Hasn't happend again since. Will probably have it checked out when I bring it in for 30k mile service.

04-28-2012, 01:19 PM	#11
Endless619 DHS Drives: bmw x5, m3, Acura TL Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California/Maine/Oregon Posts: 2,787 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 2009 BMW X5 [0.00]	It happens when it gets below freezing. It happened 3 times last Winter and I took it to the dealer and they replaced the bulb and it went away. Then it happened again and I took pictures since it would go off sometimes. So went back in months later and they said nothing was wrong with it so they gave me 5 free bulbs. lol Hasn't happened since. But it seems to only happen when it gets below 32 degrees. They said it WILL be covered under warranty and I didn't pay either time and my car is CPO and they told me to bring it in if it happens again and they will take it apart but it hasn't. __________________ Alpine White X5 Jerez Black M3 White Diamond Pearl TL Sapphire Black Z4MC (Sold) Berlina Black NSX (Sold)

04-29-2012, 08:50 PM	#12
kiloil Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 E92 MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 234 iTrader: (0)	Take the bulb out and wrap the sides with velcro, per the TSB. I prevents the bulb from moving in the carrier. __________________ Fair Tax Supporter. 2009 E92 M3 MT (Gone) 2011 4 Runner Limited 4WD (Gone) 1996 4 Runner 4WD (Too sendimental to get rid of) 2013 E92 M3 MT (Current)

10-04-2012, 11:27 AM	#13
larryn Major General Drives: '97 332ti, '10 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,310 iTrader: (2)	I had this issue and it is in the dealership for it now. They kept the car overnight, because the new TSB regarding it requires the car to be reflashed to latest firmware. So, I am very confused about firmware versus loose sockets on my '10 e92 M3. Cannot wait to see the repair slip. I wonder that since I complained that the voice command does not work at all, that that's really the reason for the reflashing... We shall see, and I'll post my results. Either way, I should be getting the latest and greatest firmware update.

11-07-2012, 08:38 AM	#15
img VT3 Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Couch Posts: 5,971 iTrader: (5)	I get that fault once or twice a week.its annoying ! __________________ NO FEAR.NO LIMITS.NO EQUAL Ess VT3 LC built motor,Volk TE37SL,Challenge modefied Xpipe,Akra axle back CF tips. LOW BOOST 60-130 6.7 sec

11-08-2012, 07:36 PM	#16
drvai Major Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,210 iTrader: (0)	Now me... Any more info on the recall so I can go to the dealer and ask for it?

11-18-2012, 09:58 PM	#17
DevJ Colonel Drives: E92 M3 & IS350 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,611 iTrader: (1)	any info on how to fix it yourself. dont wanna get raped on charges at the dealer.. __________________ E92 M3. Mods: \|Eisenmann Race\|AA X-Pipe + HFCs\| and a few others

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