Rear Light Not Working

JAPPLE · 12-20-2017, 08:38 AM

Hi all,

Having an issue with my nearside rear light on my 2007 E92.

The dash has issued a warning to say that a bulb has failed but on changing
all bulbs in the unit it still doesn't light up.
I have also tried a new bulb holder but this doesn't work either.

The brake light and indicator, lights up but no running light.

Any recommendations are much appreciated.

Cheers,
Joe

Phil325i · 12-20-2017, 09:10 AM

The 'running lights' as you call them are in fact LED bars and if they fail, the whole rear light needs replacing...unless your a dab hand with a soldering iron, in which case this might work:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1441049

UK_Nomad · 12-22-2017, 06:28 PM

Hi, glad the guide I put together has been useful - even if it's just so you know what's involved.
^ like Phil325i says, on my 2007 E93 only the lightbars ("running lights") are LEDs, the rest (brake, indicator etc) are normal bulbs.

I'm based just above Newcastle, and have the spare pair of (faulty) E93 lights I removed, lots of original BMW LEDs, and a few "new" LEDs that I didn't use.
Happy to help out if I can, just shout !

For info, I didn't get any "lights out" warnings when my LED lights died, but the foglights in the bootlid seem to have weak contacts and gave warnings even when the lights were ok.

JAPPLE · 12-31-2017, 03:19 AM

Thanks for the help guys, its greatly appreciated

ill see if i can sort it

Shanusascarabus · 01-05-2018, 01:09 AM

I'm having the exact same issue , drivers side is dull.. sometimes flickers a little and goes off.... I'm hoping for a crappy connection but I just know it will be an LED problem 😔

12-20-2017, 08:38 AM	#1
JAPPLE New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Black on black e92 330D Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Rear Light Not Working Hi all, Having an issue with my nearside rear light on my 2007 E92. The dash has issued a warning to say that a bulb has failed but on changing all bulbs in the unit it still doesn't light up. I have also tried a new bulb holder but this doesn't work either. The brake light and indicator, lights up but no running light. Any recommendations are much appreciated. Cheers, Joe
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12-20-2017, 09:10 AM	#2
Phil325i Brigadier General 624 Rep 3,201 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	The 'running lights' as you call them are in fact LED bars and if they fail, the whole rear light needs replacing...unless your a dab hand with a soldering iron, in which case this might work: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1441049 __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front Last edited by Phil325i; 12-20-2017 at 09:16 AM..
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12-22-2017, 06:28 PM	#3
UK_Nomad Private First Class 44 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 325i Cabriolet Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: South Northumberland UK iTrader: (0)	Hi, glad the guide I put together has been useful - even if it's just so you know what's involved. ^ like Phil325i says, on my 2007 E93 only the lightbars ("running lights") are LEDs, the rest (brake, indicator etc) are normal bulbs. I'm based just above Newcastle, and have the spare pair of (faulty) E93 lights I removed, lots of original BMW LEDs, and a few "new" LEDs that I didn't use. Happy to help out if I can, just shout ! For info, I didn't get any "lights out" warnings when my LED lights died, but the foglights in the bootlid seem to have weak contacts and gave warnings even when the lights were ok. __________________ Ex BMW owner (2007 E93 325i, E36 325i & 328i from the 90's)
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JAPPLE New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Black on black e92 330D Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the help guys, its greatly appreciated ill see if i can sort it
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01-05-2018, 01:09 AM	#5
Shanusascarabus Private 10 Rep 69 Posts Drives: BMW E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [0.00]	I'm having the exact same issue , drivers side is dull.. sometimes flickers a little and goes off.... I'm hoping for a crappy connection but I just know it will be an LED problem 😔
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