Left tail light flickers, need help?

DieselRacer · 06-30-2014, 03:01 AM

My left tail light, the light on the trunk, it is either on, off, or flickers, I have no dash warning light, if I tap the light it either goes off, on, or flickers, which makes me think it might just be a shorted wire, the light is still bright and works fine when lit, I saw a bulletin for the rear tail lights, but I believe that is for the outer taillight which flickers due to corrosion, thanks for any help...

DieselRacer · 06-30-2014, 06:51 AM

Nobody has this issue?

usna2k · 06-30-2014, 07:48 AM

I had my driver's side tails replaced under warranty about a year ago; the LED strips were malfunctioning and not lighting up. They were good until about three months ago when I noticed the same one was out again...I slapped it just to see what happened and it turned back on. No problems since, lol.

Hoooper · 06-30-2014, 10:02 AM

there is an SIB for the tail lights, not sure what number it is. The taillights were susceptible to corrosion on the terminals causing a bad connection like what you describe.

db252 · 06-30-2014, 10:22 AM

Had the exact same issue on the wifes d. Dealer fixed it without question and related to poor contacts. No issue since.

DieselRacer · 06-30-2014, 11:44 AM

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Had the exact same issue on the wifes d. Dealer fixed it without question and related to poor contacts. No issue since.

Were you under warranty, or they just fixed it...

db252 · 07-01-2014, 12:41 AM

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Were you under warranty, or they just fixed it...

Under warranty.

DieselRacer · 07-01-2014, 01:05 AM

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Under warranty.

Thanks, Im 2k over my 50K warranty, I have an extended warranty till 100k but ill have to see what BMW says, ill try to get there this week...

mefferso · 07-01-2014, 03:48 AM

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Thanks, Im 2k over my 50K warranty, I have an extended warranty till 100k but ill have to see what BMW says, ill try to get there this week...

I'm pretty sure the dealer told me it was a recall/campaign when mine were fixed. And warranty shouldn't matter for a recall

DieselRacer · 07-01-2014, 06:52 AM

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I'm pretty sure the dealer told me it was a recall/campaign when mine were fixed. And warranty shouldn't matter for a recall

Thanks, Ill see what they say...

DieselRacer · 07-01-2014, 11:45 AM

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I'm pretty sure the dealer told me it was a recall/campaign when mine were fixed. And warranty shouldn't matter for a recall

Bmw told me today their is no campaign or recall or SIB on this, anyone have the SIB number for this so I can go down their and put it on their desk...

DieselRacer · 07-01-2014, 12:20 PM

found it I think its SIB number b63-03-12, taking it in on Monday...

DieselRacer · 07-10-2014, 01:03 AM

Took car in, BMW said they fix the rear left taillight which was the correct light with failure, now the right light flickers, I just hate taking off thr JBD each time I go in, lol...

skychismo · 07-10-2014, 10:19 PM

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Took car in, BMW said they fix the rear left taillight which was the correct light with failure, now the right light flickers, I just hate taking off thr JBD each time I go in, lol...

Which dealership are you going to? It sounds like they have their heads up their ass.

DieselRacer · 07-10-2014, 11:55 PM

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Which dealership are you going to? It sounds like they have their heads up their ass.

They do, Chandler, AZ, now the right side flickers, but he claims their is no problem, so it came it with a left side problem both were replaced and now the right side is out, lol...

then he states he does not understand why anyone would want to drive a diesel with the high cost of ownership and he compared my car to a Prius, he said its gets better mpg than mine, WHAT...

335dFan · 07-11-2014, 12:09 AM

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Which dealership are you going to? It sounds like they have their heads up their ass.

They do, Chandler, AZ, now the right side flickers, but he claims their is no problem, so it came it with a left side problem both were replaced and now the right side is out, lol...

then he states he does not understand why anyone would want to drive a diesel with the high cost of ownership and he compared my car to a Prius, he said its gets better mpg than mine, WHAT...

That comment coming from a Service Advisor, which I assume it was, sounds like he failed charm school or customer-focus training, and is a rather asinine comment for a BMW SA to be making, whether it's true or not.

DieselRacer · 07-11-2014, 01:21 AM

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That comment coming from a Service Advisor, which I assume it was, sounds like he failed charm school or customer-focus training, and is a rather asinine comment for a BMW SA to be making, whether it's true or not.

Exactly what I thought, I wish I had it on tape, so could all hear the entire convo and how I had to school him with hard facts, it was actually quite funny, he was a nice guy just way out in left field when it comes to cars...

skychismo · 07-11-2014, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by skychismo

Which dealership are you going to? It sounds like they have their heads up their ass.

They do, Chandler, AZ, now the right side flickers, but he claims their is no problem, so it came it with a left side problem both were replaced and now the right side is out, lol...

then he states he does not understand why anyone would want to drive a diesel with the high cost of ownership and he compared my car to a Prius, he said its gets better mpg than mine, WHAT...

Take it to BMW North Scottsdale and ask for Eric. He got me taken care of and was straight forward and honest with me regarding my CBU issues. I almost bought a 328i from Chapman BMW but the sales guy was doing all the douchebag salesman things. BMW North Scottsdale has a good service department and Eric is a good SA.

DieselRacer · 07-11-2014, 07:31 AM

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Take it to BMW North Scottsdale and ask for Eric. He got me taken care of and was straight forward and honest with me regarding my CBU issues. I almost bought a 328i from Chapman BMW but the sales guy was doing all the douchebag salesman things. BMW North Scottsdale has a good service department and Eric is a good SA.

thanks so much, I bought me extended warranty there...I do that...

Operator Mo · 09-03-2014, 03:17 PM

Hello,

I have this issue with my right, inner tail light (the one housed in trunk). I'm out of factory warranty (2007 / 47K miles).

I'm curious if the repair was covered under your extended warranty or if the cost was covered by BMW due to the SIB?

Thanks

GottaBeKD · 09-03-2014, 03:37 PM

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Nobody has this issue?

Replaced the blinker fluid. So far so good.

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Hoooper Colonel 213 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: 335D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Petaluma, CA iTrader: (0)	there is an SIB for the tail lights, not sure what number it is. The taillights were susceptible to corrosion on the terminals causing a bad connection like what you describe.
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