Yes, thank you! I got as far as the two 10mm nuts and only needed to know that I wasn't pulling hard enough to get the tail light assembly out. I'll be able to get that finished tomorrow, yea! Next, low beam, then the dtdl. 👍
I used your video to change out the bulb (successfully btw) but it still does not work. Where can I get the part you suggested needs replacing. It is for a 2013.
Helpful video. Turn the bulb counter clockwise first to get it out, don’t just pull up straight as there are pins in it’s base that lock into the socket housing. Would be nice to have the part number in here as reference.
I got my driver’s side repaired and working. $137 CAN in parts, $8 for two new bulbs and less than a hour to install. Am hearing $600-800 for the dealer to do this😱 I disconnected the battery negative terminal to work on it as well. Do put clean gloves on before touching the bulbs so the oils in your hands don’t lessen the bulb’s life. Eeeezy Peeezy thanks to the videos👍🏻😎
@@rjhamilton7397 that was the entire assembly not just the bulb. There is a short out in the unit so needs to be replaced. You need it all not just a bulb. Still faaaaar cheaper than letting the dealer touch it
@@2kidsnosleep ohhh ok. So if only my bulbs went out and I don’t see any burn marks, I probably won’t need the assembly then right? Sorry if that’s a dumb question, I’m new to working on my own car. Thanks for the reply man
Thank you for that great video explanation. I did get the bulbs replaced and the yellow triangle signal + break light malfunction warning message and rapid flashing of left indicator did go away for few minutes but did return when i applied the break. The warning message and flashing goes away and comes back after car is turned off and on and driven for few miles. Does the messaging module needs be reset to remove the warning message permanently and if so, how? Thank you.
Great video I just got my 2018 320i and just today accidentally I found your video about N20 issues, my question is am i have the same engine? do I need to be worried?
@@MikeMDs cool but what they did to 2018 engine did they fixe it or replaced the whole engine? And why it fixed in the last year of the generation before the new generation 2019+?
What number of the bulbs brake and signal lights. I replaced left rear, marker light work when stepping the brake light out. I swapped the bulbs to the right rear. Left rear works and now right rear same same as left rear problem. Marker light ok and right brake light out
And if it still doesnt work, what else could it be? I replaced the bulbs, the socket, and the wire plug and my tail lamp still does not work. My break and signal lights do work but not the regular lamp tail light. Any ideas?
Hmm. Sometimes the bulb carrier is bad. If you’re not getting voltage to a specific electrical pin you can try a battery reset be leaving the negative battery terminal disconnected for 5 minutes. Sometimes control modules will have a built in circuit protection that needs to be reset.
I'll disconnect the negative battery terminal and see if that works. Thanks for responding, I been searching for a solution for about 6 months now. I took it to a shop and they also couldn't figure it out. @@MikeMDs
I have swapped out the whole thing twice by now lol. Both the socket, wire plugs, and blubs.Both time I get the same conclusion: break light works when I hit the breaks, and the signal light works when I turn left. No problems there, but in the evening when my taillight lamp lights turn on, the left drive side does not turn on. It's been a big headache and kinda embarrassing tbh lol. I'm going to disconnect the battery tomorrow early in the AM and pray that disconnecting the negative terminal works. @@MikeMDs
Darn. The dealer sells a repair kit for the connector and pins. The tail light will have to be replaced. It's not the best design and is becoming more common. Best of luck.
@@MikeMDs I saw something on “bimmerworld forum” that had a repair for the plug and replacement bulb holder piece, this isn’t even my car just doing my sister a favor-no good deed goes unpunished.
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Bro.... This video just saved me $150 dollars, and 3 hours wait time at the dealership. Thank you!
Excellent!
To take off the brake lights you need to push down and turn the bulb counter clockwise
So helpful cuh
This video was very helpful! Your comment about pulling up the contact bar to make a solid connection was spot on. Thank You!
Glad it was helpful!
Yes, thank you! I got as far as the two 10mm nuts and only needed to know that I wasn't pulling hard enough to get the tail light assembly out. I'll be able to get that finished tomorrow, yea! Next, low beam, then the dtdl. 👍
Thank you. Your simple short video made it easy for me.
You're welcome!
Wait! You skipped the part on how to take the lens off the the part that has the bulbs!
Thank you! I just changed both tail light & brake light. I just pushed in the lamp & turned it slightly to get it out.
Nice!
I used your video to change out the bulb (successfully btw) but it still does not work. Where can I get the part you suggested needs replacing. It is for a 2013.
Helpful video. Turn the bulb counter clockwise first to get it out, don’t just pull up straight as there are pins in it’s base that lock into the socket housing. Would be nice to have the part number in here as reference.
Thanks for your recommendations.
I got my driver’s side repaired and working. $137 CAN in parts, $8 for two new bulbs and less than a hour to install. Am hearing $600-800 for the dealer to do this😱
I disconnected the battery negative terminal to work on it as well. Do put clean gloves on before touching the bulbs so the oils in your hands don’t lessen the bulb’s life. Eeeezy Peeezy thanks to the videos👍🏻😎
@@2kidsnosleep why did it cost 137$ if the bulbs are so cheap?
@@rjhamilton7397 that was the entire assembly not just the bulb. There is a short out in the unit so needs to be replaced. You need it all not just a bulb.
Still faaaaar cheaper than letting the dealer touch it
@@2kidsnosleep ohhh ok. So if only my bulbs went out and I don’t see any burn marks, I probably won’t need the assembly then right? Sorry if that’s a dumb question, I’m new to working on my own car. Thanks for the reply man
Nice and clear as water thank you very much for your video very helpful 👌🏼👊🏼
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for that great video explanation. I did get the bulbs replaced and the yellow triangle signal + break light malfunction warning message and rapid flashing of left indicator did go away for few minutes but did return when i applied the break. The warning message and flashing goes away and comes back after car is turned off and on and driven for few miles. Does the messaging module needs be reset to remove the warning message permanently and if so, how? Thank you.
It could be a burnt electrical pin on the connector or the bulb carrier might need to be replaced.
How did u get it off
Great video I just got my 2018 320i and just today accidentally I found your video about N20 issues, my question is am i have the same engine? do I need to be worried?
NO You are golden. Enjoy.
@@MikeMDs cool but what they did to 2018 engine did they fixe it or replaced the whole engine? And why it fixed in the last year of the generation before the new generation 2019+?
worked for me! Thank you!
Great!
I can’t shimmy the red part out. I think I stuck it in too lard the last time I changed it. Any tips for this??
Maybe try WD-40
What number of the bulbs brake and signal lights. I replaced left rear, marker light work when stepping the brake light out. I swapped the bulbs to the right rear. Left rear works and now right rear same same as left rear problem. Marker light ok and right brake light out
Very helpful !!!!! God bless your brain 🧠
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Thanks man😊
No problem 👍
And if it still doesnt work, what else could it be? I replaced the bulbs, the socket, and the wire plug and my tail lamp still does not work. My break and signal lights do work but not the regular lamp tail light. Any ideas?
Hmm. Sometimes the bulb carrier is bad. If you’re not getting voltage to a specific electrical pin you can try a battery reset be leaving the negative battery terminal disconnected for 5 minutes. Sometimes control modules will have a built in circuit protection that needs to be reset.
I'll disconnect the negative battery terminal and see if that works. Thanks for responding, I been searching for a solution for about 6 months now. I took it to a shop and they also couldn't figure it out. @@MikeMDs
Would it be a fuse? If so, which fuse. I don't see any fuses corresponding to the lamp tail light.
@@josemanqueros8145 let’s hope. You can try swapping bulb carriers to see if the other works on that side.
I have swapped out the whole thing twice by now lol. Both the socket, wire plugs, and blubs.Both time I get the same conclusion: break light works when I hit the breaks, and the signal light works when I turn left. No problems there, but in the evening when my taillight lamp lights turn on, the left drive side does not turn on. It's been a big headache and kinda embarrassing tbh lol. I'm going to disconnect the battery tomorrow early in the AM and pray that disconnecting the negative terminal works.
@@MikeMDs
Thanks for the help.
It was burnt and will not plug replaced
Darn. The dealer sells a repair kit for the connector and pins. The tail light will have to be replaced. It's not the best design and is becoming more common. Best of luck.
@@MikeMDs I saw something on “bimmerworld forum” that had a repair for the plug and replacement bulb holder piece, this isn’t even my car just doing my sister a favor-no good deed goes unpunished.
Good looking bro
You bet
What kind of lightbulb is it?
P21w
P21W Bulb! Thanks
You can access the first inside pocket and take it off in seconds no need to do it from outside
My light unit doesn't have the bulb unit to pull out... is it still possible to change bulbs without going to dealer?
If it is the LED style then the housing will need to be replaced. You can order it and install it yourself.
Link to get a new bulb?? 😊
It is a standard single filament 12v 21W. You can get it at any autoparts store.
What size bulb??????
It is a standard single filament 12v 21W. Hope that helps.
What type of bulb is it?
It is a standard single filament 12v 21W.
On my fiancés 2014 320i it was the 7506 bulb, but check online or the parts store for your car