[Toker335i]

My car recently starting giving me the Left Brake Lamp malfunction code, when i step on the brakes i can tell that the left side isn't as bright as the right side, looks like 1 bulb is out, would this be something covered under the extended warranty?

the dealership wants to charge 140$ to look at it , and if it's not covered.. well you already know..

[Yoko22R]

r u serious?! just buy the bulb and change it.

[samchoi604]

I'm not sure if it's covered under extended warranty, but seriously very very very easy to replace.

[bigj505]

not covered under warranty.
the bulbs are not covered. the bulb holder is.
my car is in the dealership right now for some crap and i asked them to look at the code i was getting. said it was 46 to change it but they only charged me 5 last week to change another. i was like ummmm just charge me for the bulb. ill change it myself.

also, the sensor can go off even if the bulb isnt blown. it was explained to me that a drop in resistance in the bulb can set off the sensor which appears to be the case for me.

[Toker335i]

hmm, is there a DIY on how to change it? Sorry i really didn't know, never had the brake lamps go out on me on any other car. haha.

How much is the bulb? a few bucks?

thanks guys for the help, appreciate it.

[Vector]

The break lamp is covered. Had it done myself (brought the car in for a few other things as well). If it is past the 4 years, probably not.

[tibra1]

Light bulbs are covered under warranty

[Toker335i]

I'm past the 4 years already and 50 thousand miles, all i have is my CPO warranty...

which right about now seems useless lol. Wouldn't Cover clutch, battery, window switch, and now brake lamp.

[gizmo335i]

Dude, it's seriously easy as hell. Just pop off the cover in the trunk and you have access to the rear assembly.

Don't know about CPO but mine was covered under warranty.

You should be able to get the bulb at any auto shop...

[Toker335i]

thanks guys, got it done right before i sold the car!