Right Rear Tail Light Error

asquared · 06-07-2016, 01:34 AM

I just took delivery of a 2010 335i M sport I purchased from the Miami area, only has 40k on it. Upon coming off the truck, the battery was dead and needed a quick jump, but ever since it has started up without any issues. I noticed only on my driver's side window that the auto up feature stopped working which I assume has to do with the battery dying. Anyways, I then noticed that when I put on my right turn signal, it would blink really fast as if a bulb was out. The front and side markers are working, but the right rear turn signal LEDs are dim and the 3 furthest to the outside are completely out. With the hazards on, they blink at the same rate, however the LED's remain dim and some out. I've tried checking the wire harness, no frayed or cut wires. Also contact on the bulb carrier seems ok. On the dash I was getting CC-ID 125. Could this be the issue I'm finding regarding the corrosion with the tail lights? I noticed on other threads that ECS sells the repair kit which includes two new assemblies. Anybody have a similar experience and will the repair kit fix this problem?

Here is a Video of the Lights

VTECaddict · 06-07-2016, 02:49 AM

You'll need to replace the tail light to fix it. The repair kit (which includes two new outer tail lights as you already saw) is exactly what you need.

charles.soori · 06-07-2016, 09:03 AM

I might have one for sale. I bought a set when one of my side died.
pm if your interested.

asquared · 06-07-2016, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

You'll need to replace the tail light to fix it. The repair kit (which includes two new outer tail lights as you already saw) is exactly what you need.

Thanks a lot man!

hongsc · 06-10-2016, 02:27 AM

Had my replaced recently. Best price I could find. $118 and shipping was like $10.

http://www.bmwpartswarehouse.com/BMW...3214871753.htm

asquared · 06-10-2016, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hongsc

Had my replaced recently. Best price I could find. $118 and shipping was like $10.

http://www.bmwpartswarehouse.com/BMW...3214871753.htm

Thanks for the heads up! I take it that it fixed your troubles?

hongsc · 06-11-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by asquared

Thanks for the heads up! I take it that it fixed your troubles?

Yes. Turn signal was blinking really fast and dim. All you need to do is remove the 2 plastic screws in the liner for easier access, 5mm socket to remove the 3 nuts, used the original bulb carrier, and that's about it. Most likely the other side will fail, so it worked out for me since it was cheaper than buying just the right side only.

asquared · 06-11-2016, 10:45 PM

Thanks for all the help. It was definitely the taillight. All good now

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asquared E39 134 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2000 540i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	Right Rear Tail Light Error I just took delivery of a 2010 335i M sport I purchased from the Miami area, only has 40k on it. Upon coming off the truck, the battery was dead and needed a quick jump, but ever since it has started up without any issues. I noticed only on my driver's side window that the auto up feature stopped working which I assume has to do with the battery dying. Anyways, I then noticed that when I put on my right turn signal, it would blink really fast as if a bulb was out. The front and side markers are working, but the right rear turn signal LEDs are dim and the 3 furthest to the outside are completely out. With the hazards on, they blink at the same rate, however the LED's remain dim and some out. I've tried checking the wire harness, no frayed or cut wires. Also contact on the bulb carrier seems ok. On the dash I was getting CC-ID 125. Could this be the issue I'm finding regarding the corrosion with the tail lights? I noticed on other threads that ECS sells the repair kit which includes two new assemblies. Anybody have a similar experience and will the repair kit fix this problem? Here is a Video of the Lights
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 487 Rep 6,066 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	You'll need to replace the tail light to fix it. The repair kit (which includes two new outer tail lights as you already saw) is exactly what you need. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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hongsc Captain 153 Rep 982 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Amazon Prime iTrader: (1)	Had my replaced recently. Best price I could find. $118 and shipping was like $10. http://www.bmwpartswarehouse.com/BMW...3214871753.htm __________________ 2011 BMW 328i Space Grey\|18" Avant Garde m359\|Michelin Pilot Sport A/S2\|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs\|Koni FSD\|M3 U+L Control Arms\|Lux Angel Eyes\|Stoptech\|Hawk 5.0\|aFe Race Pipes\|BMW PE
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asquared E39 134 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2000 540i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the help. It was definitely the taillight. All good now
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