Says bulb is out, but is fine?

ThatGuyMikee · 02-25-2013, 11:34 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, 10:37 AM

I would try just replacing the bulb.

elm3 · 02-26-2013, 11:20 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, 11:35 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

Smg Ftw · 02-26-2013, 12:35 PM

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

ThatGuyMikee · 02-26-2013, 04:44 PM

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

elm3 · 02-26-2013, 05:15 PM

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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.

lenzm3edan · 02-26-2013, 07:03 PM

Had the same issue.

M3PO · 02-26-2013, 07:28 PM

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

ThatGuyMikee · 02-26-2013, 09:51 PM

thanks everyone, ill just throw new bulbs in

02-25-2013, 11:34 PM	#1
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02-26-2013, 10:37 AM	#2
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 12,076 iTrader: (39)	I would try just replacing the bulb. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportlabs

02-26-2013, 11:20 AM	#3
elm3 M3 Lover Drives: 2009 e92 M3 Interlagos Blue Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canton, GA. Posts: 1,715 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [5.00] 2002 Nissan Xterra ... [0.50] 2004 Yamaha R1 [0.00]	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//'02 Nissan Xterra- Daily Driver/ '04 Yamaha R1- Toy/'06Yamaha Raptor 350- Toy

02-26-2013, 11:35 AM	#4
Gfunk720 Private First Class Drives: 2008 E92 AW M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 109 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 __________________ 2008 Alpine White E92 M3 - 6MT/Carbon Roof/Premium/Tech/Prem. Sound/Carbon Leather AG359's 19x10 Square/RS Spacers- 5mm/12mm(rear)AW Reflectors/AW Gills/Gloss Black Kidneys/LUX H8 V3's/Magnaflow Axleback/Borla Xpipe/ BMW Performance Knob

02-26-2013, 04:44 PM	#6
ThatGuyMikee First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 m3 e90 6spd Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Staten island Posts: 323 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.

02-26-2013, 12:35 PM	#5
Smg Ftw Private Drives: 09 E92 SG M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 79 iTrader: (0)	Mine did this. Turns out it just came loose. That's where I would double check first.

02-26-2013, 07:03 PM	#8
lenzm3edan First Pride Drives: E90, Mercedes ML 350, subi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 989 iTrader: (6)	Had the same issue. __________________ ESS VT-1 550 silverstone E90 /// M3 - 6spd - AD08 - Spacers - H&R - AA exhaust - Primary cat delete - Custom test pipes - ESS tune - Lighted ZHP.

02-26-2013, 07:28 PM	#9
M3PO Colonel Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC Posts: 2,244 iTrader: (6)	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

02-26-2013, 09:51 PM	#10
ThatGuyMikee First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 m3 e90 6spd Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Staten island Posts: 323 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.

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