Lamp malfunction error!

Ferg · 01-09-2008, 03:52 AM

Has anyone recieved the the following error message on their car?
"Right Turn Signal lamp malufunction." For some reason as I'm merging from one autobahn to the next (ie. 40mph making a sharp right turn) my error light comes on in the exact same location every morning. It eventually goes off further down the road. I have taken it to BMW and they seem unable to locate the problem. They can identify when the error occurred as the computer keeps a log of it, but that's it. They have replaced the entire right side headlamp assembly and still the same error. I would love to know if this has happened to anyone else, and if so, what was the solution. From what BMW has told me now, they are ordering a whole new computer.

fbazakos · 01-09-2008, 04:34 PM

i had the same problem. along with SOS failure, rear brake light failure, and cruise control failure. the reinstalled the latest software (resetting my iDrive setting darn it), changed a bunch of light bulbs and housings and I haven't seen it again (that was 2 days ago). I won't bore with their "solutions" to the other problems i mentioned.

vase330 · 01-09-2008, 06:56 PM

I get the rear left brake light malfunction all the freaking time too. Ofcourse nothing wrong with the light. I think its an I-Drive problem.

AHY · 01-09-2008, 08:23 PM

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I get the rear left brake light malfunction all the freaking time too. Ofcourse nothing wrong with the light. I think its an I-Drive problem.

I just got my car back b/c of the rear brake light malfunctions. The warranty work stated that:

"Found bad connection at housing socket for both sides. Contacts had stretched out leaving bulbs lose. Replaced both defective bulbs and both housings"

bring your car in for a checkup

Ferg · 01-10-2008, 03:21 AM

I drop off the car tomorrow with BMW, apparently they got a whole new computer, we'll see how that works. I'll keep you guys posted.

MMakoto · 01-10-2008, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferg

I drop off the car tomorrow with BMW, apparently they got a whole new computer, we'll see how that works. I'll keep you guys posted.

they would change a whole new computer just for that?

i always get a "left front turn signal light malfunction" when i'm making this left turn on this certain road. that light comes on 90% of the time when i'm there, and never elsewhere. it doesn't bother me much, so i just leave it as is.

Ferg · 01-10-2008, 07:48 AM

MMakato, that is the same exact problem I have only making a right hand turn, just like you, at a specific location. Normally, I would probably deal with it just like you, but when I'm paying 40+ thousand on a car, I want it to work like it should. Otherwise I should have paid half that and got a reliable Honda.

Ferg · 01-15-2008, 04:17 AM

Ok, bear with me, I was dealing with German, and my German while good is not perfect. Apparently they first replaced all the "bulbs" on the right hand side (no effect). Just recently they replaced the entire right headlight unit. So far it appears to be working, at least the last two days it has. Will let you know later if it is permanent. MMakoto, I paid too much to simply ignore the problem, LOL!

Ferg · 01-28-2008, 04:11 AM

Well it's back to the dealer. I told them this time to simply have a loaner ready for me and keep the car until it is fixed. This problem is becoming quite a pain in the ass.

lovemy335 · 01-28-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferg

Has anyone recieved the the following error message on their car?
"Right Turn Signal lamp malufunction." ....

I was getting those errors occasionally at random times, and it was fixed with just a software update.

Might not be the same as yours though.

Ghost170 · 12-15-2008, 12:32 AM

"Right Turn Signal lamp malufunction." When I got my car back from BMW and they updated the software to 30.1 and ever since I've got 2 of those messages. Really annoying to fix one thing and get another prob. Heard it was a bug by BMW and that they have a fix for it. Do they have an update for it?

Crayzitalian3 · 03-07-2009, 04:48 PM

i know this is an old thread, but im having issues right now and the service center is closed on sundays and this has been going on for a while now

im having the same problem as well but with my left headlight, the xenon won't go on, the halo's stay on though, when the error message popped up, it showed a light bulb and i clicked on it with that button, and it said "CC-ID 120" does anyone know what this code means?

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Ferg Master of my own domain!! 153 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F82 M4/F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	Lamp malfunction error! Has anyone recieved the the following error message on their car? "Right Turn Signal lamp malufunction." For some reason as I'm merging from one autobahn to the next (ie. 40mph making a sharp right turn) my error light comes on in the exact same location every morning. It eventually goes off further down the road. I have taken it to BMW and they seem unable to locate the problem. They can identify when the error occurred as the computer keeps a log of it, but that's it. They have replaced the entire right side headlamp assembly and still the same error. I would love to know if this has happened to anyone else, and if so, what was the solution. From what BMW has told me now, they are ordering a whole new computer.
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fbazakos New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: BMW 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Paul, MN iTrader: (0)	i had the same problem. along with SOS failure, rear brake light failure, and cruise control failure. the reinstalled the latest software (resetting my iDrive setting darn it), changed a bunch of light bulbs and housings and I haven't seen it again (that was 2 days ago). I won't bore with their "solutions" to the other problems i mentioned.
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Ferg Master of my own domain!! 153 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F82 M4/F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	I drop off the car tomorrow with BMW, apparently they got a whole new computer, we'll see how that works. I'll keep you guys posted.
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Ferg Master of my own domain!! 153 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F82 M4/F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	MMakato, that is the same exact problem I have only making a right hand turn, just like you, at a specific location. Normally, I would probably deal with it just like you, but when I'm paying 40+ thousand on a car, I want it to work like it should. Otherwise I should have paid half that and got a reliable Honda.
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01-15-2008, 04:17 AM	#8
Ferg Master of my own domain!! 153 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F82 M4/F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	Ok, bear with me, I was dealing with German, and my German while good is not perfect. Apparently they first replaced all the "bulbs" on the right hand side (no effect). Just recently they replaced the entire right headlight unit. So far it appears to be working, at least the last two days it has. Will let you know later if it is permanent. MMakoto, I paid too much to simply ignore the problem, LOL!
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Ferg Master of my own domain!! 153 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F82 M4/F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	Well it's back to the dealer. I told them this time to simply have a loaner ready for me and keep the car until it is fixed. This problem is becoming quite a pain in the ass.
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Ghost170 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,355 Posts Drives: VIP Sport 335! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: N CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 BMW e92 335! [6.34]	"Right Turn Signal lamp malufunction." When I got my car back from BMW and they updated the software to 30.1 and ever since I've got 2 of those messages. Really annoying to fix one thing and get another prob. Heard it was a bug by BMW and that they have a fix for it. Do they have an update for it? __________________ *07 E92 335!* AA AE GP HR LC M3 KW BMS BMW LUX CYBA STRI WORK HELIX MTECH LSWEEE(Wavetrac)!
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Crayzitalian3 New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: e92 335xi Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	i know this is an old thread, but im having issues right now and the service center is closed on sundays and this has been going on for a while now im having the same problem as well but with my left headlight, the xenon won't go on, the halo's stay on though, when the error message popped up, it showed a light bulb and i clicked on it with that button, and it said "CC-ID 120" does anyone know what this code means?
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