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08-26-2008 | 02:39 PM
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Just so many things going wrong on my car right now..
1st error: the rear right brake. the inner part doesnt light. thus giving the malfunction display. should the whole housing need to go? or just bulbs needs to be replace? i smell $$$$
2nd error: Passenger Restraint malfunction.. is this direct swap requiring tools..
3rd problem: on my bumper, right fog light, the black plastic grill that fills that space.. is missing.
i need help guys..
1st error: the rear right brake. the inner part doesnt light. thus giving the malfunction display. should the whole housing need to go? or just bulbs needs to be replace? i smell $$$$
2nd error: Passenger Restraint malfunction.. is this direct swap requiring tools..
3rd problem: on my bumper, right fog light, the black plastic grill that fills that space.. is missing.
i need help guys..
08-26-2008 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by qtrxist' post='654948' date='Aug 26 2008, 03:39 PM
Just so many things going wrong on my car right now..
1st error: the rear right brake. the inner part doesnt light. thus giving the malfunction display. should the whole housing need to go? or just bulbs needs to be replace? i smell $$$$
2nd error: Passenger Restraint malfunction.. is this direct swap requiring tools..
3rd problem: on my bumper, right fog light, the black plastic grill that fills that space.. is missing.
i need help guys..
1st error: the rear right brake. the inner part doesnt light. thus giving the malfunction display. should the whole housing need to go? or just bulbs needs to be replace? i smell $$$$
2nd error: Passenger Restraint malfunction.. is this direct swap requiring tools..
3rd problem: on my bumper, right fog light, the black plastic grill that fills that space.. is missing.
i need help guys..
firstly....you still under warranty or no? since you have an 04 i thought you might have some left. car a CPO? purchase a warranty/maintenance plan?
if so go to your dealer; if not the 3rd problem go to realoem.com and look for the part number and source it either through your dealer or online.
1st problem, probably a light, also check the connection it may have just be unplugged or whatever
2nd problem you might need them to read out a code for you
08-26-2008 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by qtrxist' post='654948' date='Aug 26 2008, 05:39 PM
Just so many things going wrong on my car right now..
1st error: the rear right brake. the inner part doesnt light. thus giving the malfunction display. should the whole housing need to go? or just bulbs needs to be replace? i smell $$$$
2nd error: Passenger Restraint malfunction.. is this direct swap requiring tools..
3rd problem: on my bumper, right fog light, the black plastic grill that fills that space.. is missing.
i need help guys..
1st error: the rear right brake. the inner part doesnt light. thus giving the malfunction display. should the whole housing need to go? or just bulbs needs to be replace? i smell $$$$
2nd error: Passenger Restraint malfunction.. is this direct swap requiring tools..
3rd problem: on my bumper, right fog light, the black plastic grill that fills that space.. is missing.
i need help guys..
1. Just replace the bulb. Do a Google search for the DIY instructions.
2. BMW is recalling 200,000 cars with this problem (if it's the airbag plate). Your dealership will fix it for free starting next month.
3. Look at the sticky at the top of the parts category and order the missing piece from Garry at a discount. Or, a member who has replaced his stock bumper may sell you the part.
Good luck.
08-26-2008 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='654955' date='Aug 26 2008, 03:57 PM
First, welcome to the forum. Relax, none of these is serious.
1. Just replace the bulb. Do a Google search for the DIY instructions.
2. BMW is recalling 200,000 cars with this problem (if it's the airbag plate). Your dealership will fix it for free starting next month.
3. Look at the sticky at the top of the parts category and order the missing piece from Garry at a discount. Or, a member who has replaced his stock bumper may sell you the part.
Good luck.
1. Just replace the bulb. Do a Google search for the DIY instructions.
2. BMW is recalling 200,000 cars with this problem (if it's the airbag plate). Your dealership will fix it for free starting next month.
3. Look at the sticky at the top of the parts category and order the missing piece from Garry at a discount. Or, a member who has replaced his stock bumper may sell you the part.
Good luck.
thank you so much guys for the input.
1. i have found the part on realoem but i was a little bit confused on the bulbs that were present on the picture dissected.
it is on the right lamp tho, but it only shows total of 3 bulbs? i thought there were more. but then if 1 bulb is 1 part inner or outer then i guess, i only need one bulb to replace.
2. i read the details on the recall but i just wonder if i qualify. it didnt mention anything about passenger restraint malfunction, just the passenger airbag light. but a trip to the dealer wont hurt.
3. and finally i saw the part number.
thank you so much guys for the help!!
08-26-2008 | 05:32 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
page 186 on your manual is a good reference as well for the brake lights...
e60.net also provides the manuals online...
http://www.e60.net/information/2004_..._Manual_US.pdf
e60.net also provides the manuals online...
http://www.e60.net/information/2004_..._Manual_US.pdf
08-26-2008 | 05:37 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
for your fog lights..
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=60287
these should fit...GL
if those don't work, post a WTB thread in the classified section/or keep checking the classified section, someone might have a set around and is willing to part with....
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=60287
these should fit...GL
if those don't work, post a WTB thread in the classified section/or keep checking the classified section, someone might have a set around and is willing to part with....
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