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Feb 1, 2008 | 03:15 PM

Poolie

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Hi, Getting brakelight failure on I_drive checked bulb and working ok! Has anyone else experienced this problem? Shed a bit of light on how to solve it? Dont want to take to dealer as they will reel me in..

Any advice would be much appreciated

Feb 1, 2008 | 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Poolie' post='526043' date='Feb 1 2008, 06:15 PM

Any advice would be much appreciated

The same thing happened to me, but on my e46 a few years ago. The dashlight indicated my right brakelight was out, but it was still lit. The car was under warranty, and I was in the area, so I popped into the dealership to ask what was the deal. The SA told me that the system is extremely sensitive, and actually detects the weakness in the bulb's filament prior to it actually snapping so you can change it in advance for safety reasons. I'm not sure if that's actually the case regarding the system's sensitivity, but they put in a new bulb and the dashlight went out immediately. I imagine you can pick up a new bulb for $5-10 at Auto Zone. A lot of times they come in two packs, so I just go ahead and replace both since the other one is the same age and likely to blow soon as well. That's my .02 anyway.

Feb 3, 2008 | 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Poolie' post='526043' date='Feb 1 2008, 08:15 PM

Any advice would be much appreciated

Will ahve a go thanks

Feb 3, 2008 | 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Poolie' post='526721' date='Feb 3 2008, 03:54 PM

Will ahve a go thanks

Pardon, just noticed your UK address. Please make that ?2.5 to ?5 at Euro Car Parts Limited.

Feb 5, 2008 | 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Poolie' post='526721' date='Feb 3 2008, 05:54 PM

Will ahve a go thanks

Sorted the problem now one of the other bulbs i think it was a sidelight was all black inside still worked but ready to pop! Anyway put new bulb and everything fine. thanks for your help.