2009 LCI E90 - Passenger Taillight Flicker/Tail lamp Error

[wfdeacon88]

I searched through many threads.. I couldn't find anything definitive to find out the best DIY fix. My passenger side taillight has some LEDs out, doesn't the flicker on lock, plus triggers the rapid turn signal error. What is the exact best part replacement (and from where) online that I can do that will be cheaper than the $400+ I have been quoted to replace it? I assume this is related to the defect where the earlier LCIs corrode or something... but I just can't get a straight answer on what exact part to buy that will match the other side and be best for cost.
thanks in advance!

[Montaver]

I had this recently, you need to replace the whole unit unfortunately.

I believe this is the part - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ht-63217289430

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by Montaver

I had this recently, you need to replace the whole unit unfortunately.

I believe this is the part - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ht-63217289430

this is very helpful, thank you! exactly what I was looking for was the actual part to get. This is definitely it I assume? I know you said you think, so wanted to see if anyone can confirm.

thanks!

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

this is very helpful, thank you! exactly what I was looking for was the actual part to get. This is definitely it I assume? I know you said you think, so wanted to see if anyone can confirm.

thanks!

for that price, you can buy a set of euro spec ones

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

for that price, you can buy a set of euro spec ones

Ignorant questions, but what would you get? what's the difference? a set the same price as one? $200?

[wfdeacon88]

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...hoC_GQQAvD_BwE

is this a complete fix for my issue? too good to be true? any opinions greatly appreciated!

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...hoC_GQQAvD_BwE

is this a complete fix for my issue? too good to be true? any opinions greatly appreciated!

Its true, LCI E90 lights are very cheap vs LCI E92/E93 lights

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

Its true, LCI E90 lights are very cheap vs LCI E92/E93 lights

Thanks! why is this "set" $100 but all others that are individual are 200 or so? is this the set people would recommend ?

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

Thanks! why is this "set" $100 but all others that are individual are 200 or so? is this the set people would recommend ?

I guess for FCP the reason is the lifetime warranty, but on getbmwparts.com its the same price

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...et-63214871753

I'd say go for it. They're OEM lights, if you want to be 100% certain order from getbmwparts.com , its all the same thing, I guess a lot of other places don't realize how cheap these lights have gotten now.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

Ignorant questions, but what would you get? what's the difference? a set the same price as one? $200?

Not ignorant, Euro Spec have the amber/orange turn signal instead of the red one. In my honest opinion the amber/orange is much better system than the red, reason being, our brake lights are red, so why make the turn signals red too? Plus its unique to see in NA, the only BMWs that come with the euro tails are the Alpina cars from my knowledge.

Ultimately its your choice if you want to spend an extra $100 for aesthetics, otherwise just get the $106 set, oh and remember when installing them again to clean the surface on the body.

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

I guess for FCP the reason is the lifetime warranty, but on getbmwparts.com its the same price

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...et-63214871753

I'd say go for it. They're OEM lights, if you want to be 100% certain order from getbmwparts.com , its all the same thing, I guess a lot of other places don't realize how cheap these lights have gotten now.

Rrally appreciate this! just ordered these now. looking forward to a normal turn signal.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

Rrally appreciate this! just ordered these now. looking forward to a normal turn signal.

I'll send you a PM in a bit showing something neat you could also do.