Front Right Parking Light Fault
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Hi folks,
Can anyone point me in the right direction to sort the "Front Right Parking Light Fault" which has just appeared on my car. I'm happy to change a lamp but don't want to take thing to bits just yet. Is it just a replacement bulb or worse that that?
Any help appreciated.
Can anyone point me in the right direction to sort the "Front Right Parking Light Fault" which has just appeared on my car. I'm happy to change a lamp but don't want to take thing to bits just yet. Is it just a replacement bulb or worse that that?
Any help appreciated.
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I had a Front Left Parking Light Fault this past week, the odd thing was that the bulb worked perfectly! 
I took it to the dealer, (not my regular dealer), and they replaced the bulb, but it still did nothing for the fault. :thumbsdown: Of course they said they could schedule an appointment for service etc. 
When I got home, I removed the offending bulb and holder, cleaned the contacts, and reinstalled. When I started up the car next, there was NO fault, so I figure you should just try cleaning the contacts on the bulb holder and that should "fix" the problem. 
I took it to the dealer, (not my regular dealer), and they replaced the bulb, but it still did nothing for the fault. :thumbsdown: Of course they said they could schedule an appointment for service etc. When I got home, I removed the offending bulb and holder, cleaned the contacts, and reinstalled. When I started up the car next, there was NO fault, so I figure you should just try cleaning the contacts on the bulb holder and that should "fix" the problem.
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='540084' date='Mar 5 2008, 05:28 PM
I had a Front Left Parking Light Fault this past week, the odd thing was that the bulb worked perfectly! I took it to the dealer, (not my regular dealer), and they replaced the bulb, but it still did nothing for the fault. :thumbsdown: Of course they said they could schedule an appointment for service etc. When I got home, I removed the offending bulb and holder, cleaned the contacts, and reinstalled. When I started up the car next, there was NO fault, so I figure you should just try cleaning the contacts on the bulb holder and that should "fix" the problem.
I took it to the dealer, (not my regular dealer), and they replaced the bulb, but it still did nothing for the fault. :thumbsdown: Of course they said they could schedule an appointment for service etc. When I got home, I removed the offending bulb and holder, cleaned the contacts, and reinstalled. When I started up the car next, there was NO fault, so I figure you should just try cleaning the contacts on the bulb holder and that should "fix" the problem. 
and now the lights are fine. Thanks very much.
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Originally Posted by bigrd' post='540195' date='Mar 5 2008, 12:42 PM
Spot on and now the lights are fine. Thanks very much.
and now the lights are fine. Thanks very much.
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