How to replace E92 tail light bulb

TiAg335i · 05-05-2007, 12:52 PM

Is there a DIY somewhere? My brake light partially went out on the driver side. The outermost LED section of the tail light went out. What bulb do I need and where should I get it?

TiAg335i · 05-05-2007, 02:56 PM

Can someone help??? I can't really drive like this!

ejazbmw · 05-05-2007, 08:30 PM

eh i tried playing around with it while i was putting on my black lines but couldnt figure it out......wait what the point of me posting this again?

TiAg335i · 05-05-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

eh i tried playing around with it while i was putting on my black lines but couldnt figure it out......wait what the point of me posting this again?

It honestly doesn't look that hard..I just want game plan before I start tinkering so I don't break something trying to figure it out.

TiAg335i · 05-05-2007, 10:57 PM

I guess no one has ever done this before.. Thanks guys...

TiAg335i · 05-06-2007, 11:31 AM

Bump............can I at least have a suggestion of how to look for info on how to do this?

fullrev · 05-06-2007, 04:25 PM

why not just go to the dealer and have them do it for free?

E90Fleet · 05-06-2007, 04:33 PM

Shure its not just one of the normal bulbs ?

Have a look at them

your owners manual should show you how to take the bulbs out from inside the trunk

BenMW · 05-06-2007, 05:04 PM

dealer will fix for free my rear right brake light went out 5 sec fix.

TiAg335i · 05-06-2007, 06:29 PM

I don't want to go to the dealer, hence the reason I made this thread...

This is the second times its happened. Thanks E90 fleet, I will take a look at the manual. I can actually see and touch the bulb from inside the trunk. But it's not the bulb I want to change. I can't get the black plastic piece out. Is there a screw I need to loosen?

Spool · 05-06-2007, 06:32 PM

Why BMW went back to conventional lightbulbs is beyond me...

LEDs would never burn out, it would last longer than the car itself, draws less energy, produce less heat, maintenance free, looks 10x better, is brighter....

Why BMW? Why?

TiAg, sorry haven't messed with it yet so i couldn't tell u how to open it..

TiAg335i · 05-06-2007, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spool

Why BMW went back to conventional lightbulbs is beyond me...

LEDs would never burn out, it would last longer than the car itself, draws less energy, produce less heat, maintenance free, looks 10x better, is brighter....

Why BMW? Why?

TiAg, sorry haven't messed with it yet so i couldn't tell u how to open it..

Yeah, as far as I can tell it's a conventional standard light bulb. It looks like an LED from the outside but the actual bulb looks like a typical lightbulb.

BenMW · 05-06-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TiAg335i

I don't want to go to the dealer, hence the reason I made this thread...

This is the second times its happened. Thanks E90 fleet, I will take a look at the manual. I can actually see and touch the bulb from inside the trunk. But it's not the bulb I want to change. I can't get the black plastic piece out. Is there a screw I need to loosen?

there is a grey plastic clip just push it in and the whole black piece comes out with ll the tail light buls attached to it

TiAg335i · 05-06-2007, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BenMW

there is a grey plastic clip just push it in and the whole black piece comes out with ll the tail light buls attached to it

LOL...wow. That is quite possibly the easiest thing I've done in my life. Thanks for that. The piece with all the lightbulb just popped out like magic. Couldn't be any easier! Thanks!

That just saved me a trip to the dealer and probably a few scratches/dings installed free of charge!

JaysBlueE92 · 02-02-2009, 04:18 PM

bump - what bulb # is used in our tails?

ianthegreat · 02-03-2009, 12:16 AM

bump - ide like to know also and dont want to go outside (its cold)

Azrielsc · 02-03-2009, 03:32 AM

I think the part number is: 63217160935

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...63&fg=20&hl=26

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ejazbmw blahhh 321 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	eh i tried playing around with it while i was putting on my black lines but couldnt figure it out......wait what the point of me posting this again?
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TiAg335i Trance Life 345 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	I don't want to go to the dealer, hence the reason I made this thread... This is the second times its happened. Thanks E90 fleet, I will take a look at the manual. I can actually see and touch the bulb from inside the trunk. But it's not the bulb I want to change. I can't get the black plastic piece out. Is there a screw I need to loosen?
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Spool ****** 611 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	Why BMW went back to conventional lightbulbs is beyond me... LEDs would never burn out, it would last longer than the car itself, draws less energy, produce less heat, maintenance free, looks 10x better, is brighter.... Why BMW? Why? TiAg, sorry haven't messed with it yet so i couldn't tell u how to open it.. __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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Azrielsc Lieutenant 17 Rep 443 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	I think the part number is: 63217160935 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...63&fg=20&hl=26
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