Left LCI tail completley failed! HELP.
01-16-2011, 07:38 PM
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My left LCI tailrod was flickering yesterday I thought nothing of it. Tonight after leaving restaurant I left and in the parking lot of the restaurant I got lots iDrive messages for my taillight. My left brakelight was gone, the lamp was only 1/5 lit, the left turn signal was gone, and the left reverse light was gone.
Here is a picture and video. What could cause this? After driving home (very dangerous) I whacked it a bit and it came back on I left again around 8PM and it failed on the road...whacking it works for a bit. And another question why is the blinker blinking so fast?
Here is a picture and video. What could cause this? After driving home (very dangerous) I whacked it a bit and it came back on I left again around 8PM and it failed on the road...whacking it works for a bit. And another question why is the blinker blinking so fast?
01-16-2011, 07:41 PM
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Seems like you are still under factory warranty. I would just bring it to the dealership.
01-16-2011, 07:44 PM
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01-16-2011, 07:47 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Not sure, but if you have LED front turn signals with out resistors, it could cause the fast rear turn signal flashing. Just to be safe, since you are bringing it in for a light issue, I would return the cars lighting back to stock. This way they can not blame it on the aftermarket parts, and your warranty will not be in jeopardy.
01-16-2011, 07:49 PM
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Not sure, but if you have LED front turn signals with out resistors, it could cause the fast rear turn signal flashing. Just to be safe, since you are bringing it in for a light issue, I would return the cars lighting back to stock. This way they can not blame it on the aftermarket parts, and you warranty will not be in jeopardy.
01-16-2011, 07:49 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Retired
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Also, have you tried reseating your tail light harness? There may be a loose connection.
01-16-2011, 07:52 PM
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. My car was hit and run in the bumper last week the tow cover fell off and have few dents maybe that caused an issue?
01-16-2011, 09:27 PM
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It definitely looks like a connection issue if you hitting it makes it temporarily work again.
When the video started playing, I was going to suggest that your music made it commit suicide
When the video started playing, I was going to suggest that your music made it commit suicide