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Third brake light
Third brake light
I've noticed that some of the bulbs on my 3rd high level brake light are not working. Can these be taken apart or is it a while new unit job?
Re: Third brake light
It’s an LED strip so will need disassembly and electronics work on the PCB within. RealOEM only shows it as a complete unit.
Two types, Red or White (as in the lens colour). Anywhere from about £80 upwards new, less 2nd hand. BMW will want a lot more (£114).
If you can identify the LEDs and are handy with a soldering iron then it should be straightforward.
Two types, Red or White (as in the lens colour). Anywhere from about £80 upwards new, less 2nd hand. BMW will want a lot more (£114).
If you can identify the LEDs and are handy with a soldering iron then it should be straightforward.
Last edited by X5Sport on Fri May 21, 2021 11:01 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Third brake light
Try the local scrappy and then tinker with your old one at leisure
Re: Third brake light
One side stopped working about 5 LED's on mine and i found a very easy fix as it was a common thing well with the e53.
I have looked and looked for the youtube video and googled it but for the life of me i can't find it.
It was a case of taking the light off cutting a small bit out of the rear of it and soldering a jump wire in.
Mine is still working 4 years later.
Easiest to go to the scrap yard if you have one or find one on the bay lol i just like to fix things if i can.
I have looked and looked for the youtube video and googled it but for the life of me i can't find it.
It was a case of taking the light off cutting a small bit out of the rear of it and soldering a jump wire in.
Mine is still working 4 years later.
Easiest to go to the scrap yard if you have one or find one on the bay lol i just like to fix things if i can.