09-06-2022, 08:52 PM | #1 |
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Out of warranty turn signal malfunction.
Any idea what the cost for BMW to replace tail light or fix the dreaded rear turn malfunction when out of warranty. Of course out of warranty for 2 months and this shit happens. I read about coding it out. Anyone have success with that or any other ideas. Thanks.
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09-06-2022, 09:31 PM | #3 |
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Easy replacement. Get one on GETBMWPARTS or any other OEM parts supplier.
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09-06-2022, 10:35 PM | #5 |
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socket panel and new wiring
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You might rewire both taillights. Parts: Code:
Part Number Part Name Price Quantity Total 61-12-2-448-168 Repair Cable Tail Lights 611013 $26.51 2 $53.02 63-21-7-370-291 Socket Panel $59.01 1 $59.01 63-21-7-370-292 Socket Panel $59.01 1 $59.01 LED: There are plenty of threads here, and one with updates that are rather current, that indicate the taillight alone might not be the culprit. Rear tail light failure FWIW, I replaced both socket panels and did the wiring (silly easy) on the OG taillights before noticing both lights were cracked (subtle, but annoying). Subsequently, I dropped in the LED taillights (more wiring) and figure as long as the connections are good I will be OK (fingers crossed and all that). $205 SF BMW? +Shipping. |
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09-07-2022, 12:56 PM | #6 |
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I thought BMW drivers don't use turn signals?
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09-07-2022, 01:02 PM | #7 |
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I smacked the light really hard and that seemed to do the trick lol
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Pics show setting after coding. Before coding (as in from factory) the turn signals were set to Not Active (not LED), and the other lights, fog, tail lights etc were "Active". IMHO the car thought the turn signals were normal filament bulbs, hence the error. Now they are set to LED I don't get the error anymore. |
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09-08-2022, 08:42 AM | #11 |
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I have a 2018. I coded it out with no issues. Then reversed coding right before warranty expired so I could get new tail lights. Been 18 months and it hasn't come back.
Whether replacing just the cable or entire housing, it's super easy. It's like three screws to remove the tail light. I'd replace the tail light and just be done with it if you aren't comfortable coding it
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Came here to add that I had been dealing with the intermittent turn signal error for like a year now. It got to the point that probably 1 in 3 times that I used a turn signal, it would trigger the error and then my signal would be f'ed up until I restarted my car. It was so annoying that I basically stopped using turn signals (har har typical BMW driver right?).
I just did the coding mentioned above last night before going out. 0 errors last night and I ran some errands this morning and had 0 errors. Hoping it stays like this, sweet fix!!
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Good to know if it ever happens to me
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