Right brake lamp malfunction

youngbuck · 01-21-2008, 09:16 PM

The other day the controll message came up: " Right brake lamp malfunction". All my brake lights work fine, is there a way I can shut off that message myself? If I have to send it to the dealer should I remove the PROcede? Thanks in advance for suggestions.

Best,
YB

noro · 01-21-2008, 09:18 PM

Are you sure all your bulbs work? there are 2 per side.

myfirstbmw335i · 01-21-2008, 09:21 PM

The dealer replaced the entire housing where the bulbs are located due to the same reoccuring issue...

youngbuck · 01-21-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by noro

Are you sure all your bulbs work? there are 2 per side.

I had my buddy look, I dont think he's that meticulous to see if two bulbs are lit..I'll check myself. I hope it doesn't need a trip to the dealer, rather fix this myself.

Much Obliged,
YB

poiney · 01-22-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by myfirstbmw335i

The dealer replaced the entire housing where the bulbs are located due to the same reoccuring issue...

Did that fix it permanently"? Mine is recurring to fail.

youngbuck · 01-22-2008, 10:47 PM

I took a closer look at mine, one bulb was not making a connection. I pushed lightly and it's all good.

Best,
YB

SiCK_E92 · 01-22-2008, 11:09 PM

I had this happen a few times go in the trunk and make sure your bulbs aren't lose. Pull them out and put them back in and that should take care of it.

M3SWEETNESS · 01-22-2008, 11:14 PM

Funny how BMW still makes their car where this happens. Happened all the time with my E36 M3.

myfirstbmw335i · 01-22-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by poiney

Did that fix it permanently"? Mine is recurring to fail.

it's been 2 weeks and so far so good....

NPDAN · 01-22-2008, 11:21 PM

I've had the same thing for about 2 months now. I'm going to try and go in through the trunk and check the bulbs...

NPDAN · 01-22-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SiCK_E92

I had this happen a few times go in the trunk and make sure your bulbs aren't lose. Pull them out and put them back in and that should take care of it.

You are the man!!!!! This freakin message drives me nuts every time i get in the car. Worked like a charm.... Thanks for chiming into this thread...

speedytobey · 01-23-2008, 01:59 PM

its the bulb, bad connection in the bulb. I switch the bulb and the housing on the left and the right side, mix and matched them. it turns out which ever side the bulb is in, the message will be for that side. Went to the dealership, they replace the bulb under warrenty. In and out of there in like 10 mins. No problems since then.

nub340 · 01-23-2008, 02:27 PM

I got that message 2x times now. The first time they just swapped out a bulb and the message went away. Then just last week it happened again. They initially swapped the bulb out again and the message went away, but 1 mile down the road it started complaining about the left side, so I flipped a beotch and went right back. They ended up replacing the plastic board that all the lights plug into. It's kind of like a big plastic circuit board with big metal leads going to each bulb (kinda cheap looking). Anyway it's all good now... until next time!

deval79 · 01-24-2008, 05:18 AM

I have had repeated issues with this, got it fixed twice, then it still came back, sometimes left, sometimes right, now its gone....

very confusing....and annoying

01-21-2008, 09:16 PM	#1
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noro Colonel 90 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: '91 M3, '04 E46 ZHP, '72 2002 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Are you sure all your bulbs work? there are 2 per side. __________________ zhpregistry.net - ZHP stats and free classifieds.
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myfirstbmw335i myfirstbmw335i 17 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 335i 6-Speed, NAV, Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, Tennessee iTrader: (0)	The dealer replaced the entire housing where the bulbs are located due to the same reoccuring issue... __________________ 2007 335i 6-SPD Sport, Jet Black, Coral Red, Premium, NAV, Cold Weather, Park Distance & Comfort Access, Active Autowerke, Clear Reflectors IFORGED Essen, Flat Black w/Polished Lip, General Exclaim UHP 19 x 10 275/30/19 (ZERO RUBBING) and 19 x 8 235/35/19, H&R Sport Springs
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01-22-2008, 10:47 PM	#6
youngbuck Private First Class 7 Rep 178 Posts Drives: e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Emerald City, WA iTrader: (10)	I took a closer look at mine, one bulb was not making a connection. I pushed lightly and it's all good. Best, YB __________________
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SiCK_E92 Post Masta 6 Rep 269 Posts Drives: cayman s tech art Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: la iTrader: (3)	I had this happen a few times go in the trunk and make sure your bulbs aren't lose. Pull them out and put them back in and that should take care of it.
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M3SWEETNESS Watch This! 33 Rep 705 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (4)	Funny how BMW still makes their car where this happens. Happened all the time with my E36 M3.
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NPDAN Colonel 95 Rep 2,573 Posts Drives: AW DCT M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [8.00] 07' E92 335i [0.00]	I've had the same thing for about 2 months now. I'm going to try and go in through the trunk and check the bulbs... __________________
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01-23-2008, 01:59 PM	#12
speedytobey Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal. iTrader: (0)	its the bulb, bad connection in the bulb. I switch the bulb and the housing on the left and the right side, mix and matched them. it turns out which ever side the bulb is in, the message will be for that side. Went to the dealership, they replace the bulb under warrenty. In and out of there in like 10 mins. No problems since then. __________________ E92 335i Graphite/ Grey poplar trim/ Black Dakota/ Sports/ Premium/ Auto/ Paddle/ Heated seats/ Nav/ Sat. Radio/ CA/ 19" V710/ Painted reflectors/ Rear fog light
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01-23-2008, 02:27 PM	#13
nub340 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E92 M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West L.A. 90066 iTrader: (0)	I got that message 2x times now. The first time they just swapped out a bulb and the message went away. Then just last week it happened again. They initially swapped the bulb out again and the message went away, but 1 mile down the road it started complaining about the left side, so I flipped a beotch and went right back. They ended up replacing the plastic board that all the lights plug into. It's kind of like a big plastic circuit board with big metal leads going to each bulb (kinda cheap looking). Anyway it's all good now... until next time! __________________ R135 │ 2009 335i E92 6MT / LeMans Blue / Black Dakota / Gray Poplar └┼┼┤ │ Premium / M-Sport / Nav / HD / PDC .246 │ Heated Seats / iPod+USB / Smartphone Integration
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01-24-2008, 05:18 AM	#14
deval79 Cane for Life 6 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I have had repeated issues with this, got it fixed twice, then it still came back, sometimes left, sometimes right, now its gone.... very confusing....and annoying __________________ 2011 335is coupe, SG, black dak, prem, navi, spoiler, ipod, harmon k
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