Light Malfunction icon comes on and off...?

Tim2189 · 02-10-2009, 09:21 AM

my light malfuction icon has been coming on and off for the past month...all my lights are working fine, but sometimes the icon would come on for a day and go off the next...i dont wanna waste my time going to the dealer, so i wanted to get the forum input...any clue wut it could be?

dreamk · 02-10-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc328ci

my light malfuction icon has been coming on and off for the past month...all my lights are working fine, but sometimes the icon would come on for a day and go off the next...i dont wanna waste my time going to the dealer, so i wanted to get the forum input...any clue wut it could be?

tim, dint you get aftermarket bulbs?

Rewted · 02-10-2009, 09:42 AM

Tim, very odd as I am experiencing this exact same issue right now too. All lights are stock, and my warning light is now on daily, with no lights out.

Tim2189 · 02-10-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dreamk

tim, dint you get aftermarket bulbs?

not anymore, i put the stock bulbs in

Tim2189 · 02-10-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tyrewt

Tim, very odd as I am experiencing this exact same issue right now too. All lights are stock, and my warning light is now on daily, with no lights out.

wut can it be? ohhh wut can it be?

dreamk · 02-10-2009, 10:04 AM

did you get the errors while you had the aftermarket bulbs, then you put the stock ones? try disconnecting the ground wire for couple of mins mayb that works

Tim2189 · 02-10-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamk

did you get the errors while you had the aftermarket bulbs, then you put the stock ones? try disconnecting the ground wire for couple of mins mayb that works

when i put the aftermarket bulbs in it fried the ECU so BMW replaced it under warranty and that was about 3 months ago. Ever since the new ECU has been installed ive had stock bulbs in

SoCalTech · 02-10-2009, 11:38 PM

There's a bulletin about the E92s about the rear bulb holders. They don't hold the bulbs in quite secure enough, so an updated bulb holder is now available.

silvrevo · 02-11-2009, 12:37 PM

Hey where is that bulletin?

I get the left tail lamp malfunction, with an upside down light bulb with an ! in the middle and a sunburst around the bulb.

I tried to go into the diy and the bc stalk, I got to reset, held the bs stalk in and I never did get the little clock to circle.

Again can you link me to the TSB on the lamp?

mfear · 05-05-2009, 10:11 AM

in on this

kuvesh · 05-05-2009, 11:31 AM

scan SB attached.

ThorsHammer · 06-19-2009, 10:47 PM

I have had this problem intermittently for a while now, and just this week it started coming on more often. Well today it came on every time I started the car and now it just won't go away. Both tail/brake lights work fine.

Mine is the left tail lamp malfunction as Silvrevo mentions above. I would think that an '09 model wouldn't have a loose bulb holder.

Anyone have an update on this?

scottp999 · 06-20-2009, 08:28 AM

There may be a bulb out! I had this issue on my '07. There are duplicate bulbs back there, you can have one out and it will not look like it from the outside because there are two bulbs, and one is still working. You really need to stick your head in the trunk on look back into the housing to see if one of the "white" bulbs is out.

I found one out. They are easily replacable for a few $ and then the dash warning light went out and stayed out. It takes almost no effort to change the bulbs out.

See this thread on the subject with pics, DIY steps, bulb info:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229824

ThorsHammer · 06-20-2009, 09:51 AM

I guess I shouldn't be shocked to to see a known problem happening on a new '09. They don't fix the HPFP; rather, just replace it with another that's sure to fail. So they don't fix the tail light problem...just fix it with another part that will fail.

I don't think I'll buy a BMW again.

335ifanatic · 06-21-2009, 03:28 AM

I got this warning today, kind of shocked the bulb would go out so quickly because my car is only a couple months. I guess I have to take it into the dealer next week.

auggiem3 · 05-14-2010, 10:25 PM

Same problem on an '08 e92 M3....dealer changed the bulb and all was good for 2 days, then warning light reappeared. Disconnected the lighting wires, reattached and problem is gone...for now.

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Rewted Captain 331 Rep 910 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Tim, very odd as I am experiencing this exact same issue right now too. All lights are stock, and my warning light is now on daily, with no lights out.
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dreamk Banned 127 Rep 9,946 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: south nj iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	did you get the errors while you had the aftermarket bulbs, then you put the stock ones? try disconnecting the ground wire for couple of mins mayb that works
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SoCalTech Captain 24 Rep 648 Posts Drives: Not a BMW yet... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, Ca iTrader: (0)	There's a bulletin about the E92s about the rear bulb holders. They don't hold the bulbs in quite secure enough, so an updated bulb holder is now available.
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02-11-2009, 12:37 PM	#9
silvrevo Captain 40 Rep 660 Posts Drives: M235v 6spd Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Location: Location iTrader: (1)	Hey where is that bulletin? I get the left tail lamp malfunction, with an upside down light bulb with an ! in the middle and a sunburst around the bulb. I tried to go into the diy and the bc stalk, I got to reset, held the bs stalk in and I never did get the little clock to circle. Again can you link me to the TSB on the lamp?
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mfear South Florida Elite 36 Rep 257 Posts Drives: E93 335i - Crimson Red/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	in on this
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kuvesh Lieutenant 26 Rep 513 Posts Drives: e92 335i juiced Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: singapore iTrader: (1)	scan SB attached. Attached Images __________________ HAMANN FRONT APRON, SIDES, ROOF SPOILER & QUAD DIFFUSER \| VORSTEINER VRS TRUNK \| CSC3 ON 19” ADVAN RS \| BREMBO GT BBK \| BASTUCK QUAD \| KW V2 \| JB3 v1.3s beta \| BMW PERFORMANCE STEERING WHEEL \| M3 SIDE MIRRORS \| M5 SMG SHIFT KNOB \| BLACKOUT GRILLS \| PARTIALLY SMOKED LIGHTS \| WINDOW TINT
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06-19-2009, 10:47 PM	#12
ThorsHammer Major 85 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: '09 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (10)	I have had this problem intermittently for a while now, and just this week it started coming on more often. Well today it came on every time I started the car and now it just won't go away. Both tail/brake lights work fine. Mine is the left tail lamp malfunction as Silvrevo mentions above. I would think that an '09 model wouldn't have a loose bulb holder. Anyone have an update on this? __________________ "SYONRA" is for sale! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=366678 BSM '09 e92 335i \| Performance: JB3, RR Catted DP's, INJEN DCI, Britalman Exhst, AA FMIC, FORGE DVs \| Suspension: ST-V1 Coils, Hotchkis Chassis Brace & F/R Sways \| Wheels: Bremmer Kraft BR03s, Brake Performance Rotors, Cool Carbon Pads, ECS Lines \| Exterior: OEM Aero Lip/Rear, ****** CF Trunk Lid, BLUX5 Angels, M-Force M3 Sides \| Interior: Passport 9500ci, Black Trim, M3 Wheel
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06-20-2009, 08:28 AM	#13
scottp999 Brigadier General 136 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	There may be a bulb out! I had this issue on my '07. There are duplicate bulbs back there, you can have one out and it will not look like it from the outside because there are two bulbs, and one is still working. You really need to stick your head in the trunk on look back into the housing to see if one of the "white" bulbs is out. I found one out. They are easily replacable for a few $ and then the dash warning light went out and stayed out. It takes almost no effort to change the bulbs out. See this thread on the subject with pics, DIY steps, bulb info: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229824
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06-20-2009, 09:51 AM	#14
ThorsHammer Major 85 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: '09 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (10)	I guess I shouldn't be shocked to to see a known problem happening on a new '09. They don't fix the HPFP; rather, just replace it with another that's sure to fail. So they don't fix the tail light problem...just fix it with another part that will fail. I don't think I'll buy a BMW again. __________________ "SYONRA" is for sale! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=366678 BSM '09 e92 335i \| Performance: JB3, RR Catted DP's, INJEN DCI, Britalman Exhst, AA FMIC, FORGE DVs \| Suspension: ST-V1 Coils, Hotchkis Chassis Brace & F/R Sways \| Wheels: Bremmer Kraft BR03s, Brake Performance Rotors, Cool Carbon Pads, ECS Lines \| Exterior: OEM Aero Lip/Rear, ****** CF Trunk Lid, BLUX5 Angels, M-Force M3 Sides \| Interior: Passport 9500ci, Black Trim, M3 Wheel
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335ifanatic Major 54 Rep 1,091 Posts Drives: Revuelto, Urus Performante, X5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I got this warning today, kind of shocked the bulb would go out so quickly because my car is only a couple months. I guess I have to take it into the dealer next week.
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05-14-2010, 10:25 PM	#16
auggiem3 Captain 298 Rep 940 Posts Drives: F87 M2C & E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (1)	Same problem on an '08 e92 M3....dealer changed the bulb and all was good for 2 days, then warning light reappeared. Disconnected the lighting wires, reattached and problem is gone...for now.
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