Bulb issue. E92 2007 335i

335Newbie · 02-21-2015, 06:48 PM

I just noticed this afternoon as I was warming up the car that my right rear tail light was out. No biggie I thought until I checked the dash and it did not tell me there was a bulb outage. This function has happened in the past to alert me to this fact. Any thoughts as to a solution?

335Newbie · 02-24-2015, 03:54 PM

Good Grief. 92 reads and not one possible solution Guess it will warrent a dealer visit. Not what I hoped for but it is what it is.

NW 335i · 02-24-2015, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 335Newbie

Good Grief. 92 reads and not one possible solution Guess it will warrent a dealer visit. Not what I hoped for but it is what it is.

I had a bulb out error on dash about 10k miles ago. Bulb was good and still working. Remember reading something a long while back about the tail light bulb holder assemblies having some issues in 07's.

I pulled the bulb, cleaned the contacts and reversed the way the bulb sat in the socket. Havent had a single issue since. A little different than not being told bulb out but im guessing along the lines of similar issue w the housing.

Did you pull the bulb to be sure it is in fact dead?

BashShah · 02-24-2015, 05:14 PM

1+ on above.
Clean the contacts of the harness not the bulbs.
Check for water or rusting on the trunk left and right sides under the battery and under amp if rusty or water.
Then you have a leak from the rear lights.
Gasket needs to be changed.

DN

NW 335i · 02-24-2015, 05:30 PM

yes contacts of harness

335Newbie · 02-25-2015, 05:19 AM

Thanks guys. Thats the project for today.

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335Newbie Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Montego Blue E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	Bulb issue. E92 2007 335i I just noticed this afternoon as I was warming up the car that my right rear tail light was out. No biggie I thought until I checked the dash and it did not tell me there was a bulb outage. This function has happened in the past to alert me to this fact. Any thoughts as to a solution? __________________ ZPP, ZSP, NAVI, STEP, PADDLES, CA, PDC, HEATED SEATS, debadged, painted reflectors, plate frames, & keyhole cover, GP Thunders 8500 angels & fogs, Euphoria 6K High Powered Interior LED's, pearlescent E-brake handle, and mud guards, Split Second Turbo Tuner.
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02-24-2015, 03:54 PM	#2
335Newbie Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Montego Blue E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	Good Grief. 92 reads and not one possible solution Guess it will warrent a dealer visit. Not what I hoped for but it is what it is. __________________ ZPP, ZSP, NAVI, STEP, PADDLES, CA, PDC, HEATED SEATS, debadged, painted reflectors, plate frames, & keyhole cover, GP Thunders 8500 angels & fogs, Euphoria 6K High Powered Interior LED's, pearlescent E-brake handle, and mud guards, Split Second Turbo Tuner.
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02-24-2015, 05:14 PM	#4
BashShah Colonel 298 Rep 2,015 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	1+ on above. Clean the contacts of the harness not the bulbs. Check for water or rusting on the trunk left and right sides under the battery and under amp if rusty or water. Then you have a leak from the rear lights. Gasket needs to be changed. DN
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NW 335i Private First Class 54 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pac NW iTrader: (2)	yes contacts of harness
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335Newbie Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Montego Blue E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. Thats the project for today. __________________ ZPP, ZSP, NAVI, STEP, PADDLES, CA, PDC, HEATED SEATS, debadged, painted reflectors, plate frames, & keyhole cover, GP Thunders 8500 angels & fogs, Euphoria 6K High Powered Interior LED's, pearlescent E-brake handle, and mud guards, Split Second Turbo Tuner.
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