Brake lamp failure??

BMW_TT · 08-13-2008, 11:41 PM

I got this light failure but both my brake lights are working. This warning light came on once and I took it to the dealer and they just adjusted the prongs and everything was fine. Anyone else have this issue?

simp0man · 08-13-2008, 11:43 PM

Nope just a small fluke. "tap on wood"...

BMW_TT · 08-13-2008, 11:55 PM

The thing is both lights are working and the warning lamp is still on. The beeping noise gets annoying.

methodtim · 08-13-2008, 11:58 PM

Electronics in German cars... 'nuff said.

08-14-2008, 12:06 AM

Bug.. I get it from time to time... pure bullshit.

idyll · 08-14-2008, 12:15 AM

I got a warning that my headlights are not working, then parking lights, then breaklights, etc. Brought it in for service and when they hooked it up to their computer it told them that everything was not working. They could not figure out what was wrong and had to contact BMW..

Apparently the whole computer module needs to be replaced, and they've had my car since last Thursday now.

methodtim · 08-14-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by idyll

I got a warning that my headlights are not working, then parking lights, then breaklights, etc. Brought it in for service and when they hooked it up to their computer it told them that everything was not working. They could not figure out what was wrong and had to contact BMW..

Apparently the whole computer module needs to be replaced, and they've had my car since last Thursday now.

Zee kampootore needz zee refurmat? Sorry, I couldn't resist.

John 070 · 08-14-2008, 03:23 AM

Happened to me once, then the bulb failure warning lamp went off. Hasn't happened again....

John 070 · 08-14-2008, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by methodtim

Electronics in German cars... 'nuff said.

Not just German, I'd expand that to European. I wish I had $100 for every time I saw a Volvo or VW driving down the road, that had some sort of lamp/bulb/headlight that wasn't working.

BMW_TT · 08-14-2008, 08:07 AM

I'll give it until this weekend. If it doesn't go off then I'll bring it back to the dealer.

Kamando · 08-14-2008, 10:51 AM

I had this issue a couple weeks ago on my right brake light. It started off the same with the error message and the brake lights working then at random the error would show up and stay on for longer and longer. I finally had enough with the annoying messages and took it in for service. It turned out that one of the connectors on the brake lights broke off and I had to have the whole thing replaced. It was covered under warranty so no charge.

BMW_TT · 08-14-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Kamando

I had this issue a couple weeks ago on my right brake light. It started off the same with the error message and the brake lights working then at random the error would show up and stay on for longer and longer. I finally had enough with the annoying messages and took it in for service. It turned out that one of the connectors on the brake lights broke off and I had to have the whole thing replaced. It was covered under warranty so no charge.

How long did it take for them to replace this?

Kamando · 08-14-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_TT

How long did it take for them to replace this?

The dealership had to order the part but it arrived same day so a couple hours due to waiting on the part and the initial troubleshooting to figure out what was causing the error. Once the part arrived they took the old one out and popped the new one in very quick.

Driver72 · 08-14-2008, 12:07 PM

Umm if you have a 335i the brake light housings have been having failures and they've released a TSB on them.
My taillight warning came and went for a few days too.
It may look like you brake lights are working (as they probably are when you check) but it may be intermittent and therefore the warning light.

Take it into the dealer if it happens again.
Changing out the brake light housing takes about 20 minutes or so for both. It's really fast and easy.

Grandpapa · 08-14-2008, 01:03 PM

I had this error message appear 3 days ago, "right brake light malfunction". I checked the lights several times and it was working fine, so I figured I'd leave it alone and see if the message goes away (since this is my 3rd error message in 3 months of owning the car). Two days later it was still there, so I called my SA and he said there is a bulletin on this issue for e92's.

I brought my car in yesterday and they replaced the socket and bulb under warranty. It took about 1 1/2 hours, including a quick wash.

08-13-2008, 11:41 PM	#1
BMW_TT Colonel 225 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	Brake lamp failure?? I got this light failure but both my brake lights are working. This warning light came on once and I took it to the dealer and they just adjusted the prongs and everything was fine. Anyone else have this issue?
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simp0man Not looking 2 SPEED, just looking GOOD 45 Rep 2,516 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Nope just a small fluke. "tap on wood"... __________________
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BMW_TT Colonel 225 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	The thing is both lights are working and the warning lamp is still on. The beeping noise gets annoying.
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08-14-2008, 12:15 AM	#6
idyll Private First Class 2 Rep 140 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: May 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I got a warning that my headlights are not working, then parking lights, then breaklights, etc. Brought it in for service and when they hooked it up to their computer it told them that everything was not working. They could not figure out what was wrong and had to contact BMW.. Apparently the whole computer module needs to be replaced, and they've had my car since last Thursday now.
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1706 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Happened to me once, then the bulb failure warning lamp went off. Hasn't happened again....
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BMW_TT Colonel 225 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	I'll give it until this weekend. If it doesn't go off then I'll bring it back to the dealer.
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08-14-2008, 10:51 AM	#11
Kamando Captain 56 Rep 617 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: - iTrader: (3)	I had this issue a couple weeks ago on my right brake light. It started off the same with the error message and the brake lights working then at random the error would show up and stay on for longer and longer. I finally had enough with the annoying messages and took it in for service. It turned out that one of the connectors on the brake lights broke off and I had to have the whole thing replaced. It was covered under warranty so no charge.
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Driver72 Brigadier General 329 Rep 4,484 Posts Drives: 335i - to new owners now. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Umm if you have a 335i the brake light housings have been having failures and they've released a TSB on them. My taillight warning came and went for a few days too. It may look like you brake lights are working (as they probably are when you check) but it may be intermittent and therefore the warning light. Take it into the dealer if it happens again. Changing out the brake light housing takes about 20 minutes or so for both. It's really fast and easy.
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08-14-2008, 01:03 PM	#15
Grandpapa Old Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I had this error message appear 3 days ago, "right brake light malfunction". I checked the lights several times and it was working fine, so I figured I'd leave it alone and see if the message goes away (since this is my 3rd error message in 3 months of owning the car). Two days later it was still there, so I called my SA and he said there is a bulletin on this issue for e92's. I brought my car in yesterday and they replaced the socket and bulb under warranty. It took about 1 1/2 hours, including a quick wash.
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