[Millzin]

Need some advise PLEASEEE.
i every so once in a while get a symbol on my dash that says i got a light out, but i check all my lights and all of them work.
i was told by some one that my headlights move up and down but told them it cant be it because the car comes with active headlights, idk any suggestions

[ianthegreat]

check faulty tail light assembly.. there is a TSB on this.

[SV Concepts III]

Which lamp does it say that is out?

[envision]

I saw a guy pull into a dealership for service because he was getting the same error message. The SA and the driver couldn't figure out which light it was, so I said check your reverse lights... and that's what it turned out to be. Just a shot in the dark.

[BMWinNorthdakota]

Originally Posted by envision

I saw a guy pull into a dealership for service because he was getting the same error message. The SA and the driver couldn't figure out which light it was, so I said check your reverse lights... and that's what it turned out to be. Just a shot in the dark.

Bet you felt good! ha, I love moments like that..

[envision]

haha, it felt good, but really because it's nice to help people out.

[BMWinNorthdakota]

Originally Posted by envision

haha, it felt good, but really because it's nice to help people out.

Agreed. Guess thats what I was trying to get out of my previous statement..

Funny how you individually can get more gratification helping an individual out with a dilemma, than the actual person in need gets from the solved problem!


To the OP: Id try just that, throw the car in reverse!

[X1 Trojan]

Originally Posted by ianthegreat

check faulty tail light assembly.. there is a TSB on this.

just had my rear left light assembly replaced. I had the "light out" warning for a month before they figured it out

[jonerik26]

you have any aftermarket lamps?... just a thought, i had an issue with the warning coming on when i changed out my plate lights, anyways good luck with the issue

[bsamoul]

another popular and hard to trace light is the light that comes on when you turn the wheel in the headlamp assembly

[Goody4]

Originally Posted by Millzin

...i was told by some one that my headlights move up and down but told them it cant be it because the car comes with active headlights

This doesn't have anything to do with your problem, but your headlights DO tilt up and down. They tilt when you first turn them on, and continually adjust while you're driving.

[Millzin]

ok, time to put all the suggestions to the test tonight, if nothing goes then to the dealership i go. thanks guys

[Strongmad]

When my 'light out' message popped, it turned out to be the adaptive brake lights. The lights that are supposed to light up real bright when you stand on your brakes.

[ianthegreat]

Originally Posted by 335 Trojan

just had my rear left light assembly replaced. I had the "light out" warning for a month before they figured it out

If I do a visual check and all my outside lights are working (headlights, tailights, blinkers, etc).. i won't even take it in. Waste of my time.

I've had a light out for about a month now and just maaaaybe it is one of the reverse lights. I'm going to check tonight.

[ianthegreat]

Originally Posted by bsamoul

another popular and hard to trace light is the light that comes on when you turn the wheel in the headlamp assembly

+1

A lot of people forget about those. Just turn on your blinkers on each side on those lights will come on.

[wrickem]

Originally Posted by ianthegreat

check faulty tail light assembly.. there is a TSB on this.

I had this the other day too. It told me "left brake light out" in my idrive, then go away and come back. When I checked the bulb, they were ALL loose. My dealer is doing the TSB (SIB 63 02 08 - all coupes before May '09) procedure Monday. OP has a coupe, so I wouldn't be surprised if this is his probem too

[e60_M5_2020]

Post your CC-ID

[Bimmer-Pilot]

The same thing is happening to me right now but I just put in aftermarket parking lights and head lights in and I think its the parking lights(2825 LED's) I don't think its the head lights(H7's)

[vwong]

Originally Posted by wrickem

I had this the other day too. It told me "left brake light out" in my idrive, then go away and come back. When I checked the bulb, they were ALL loose. My dealer is doing the TSB (SIB 63 02 08 - all coupes before May '09) procedure Monday. OP has a coupe, so I wouldn't be surprised if this is his probem too

I've been getting this same message off and on recently, and I think it's the outer most brake light that has been going out sometimes. I took the assembly out and checked the contacts. If I juggle the bulb a little, it would light up again. So I just closed the contacts a little closer and re-installed the bulb. It's been a week so far, and I haven't had the "light out" message.

[e60_M5_2020]

Originally Posted by vwong

I've been getting this same message off and on recently, and I think it's the outer most brake light that has been going out sometimes. I took the assembly out and checked the contacts. If I juggle the bulb a little, it would light up again. So I just closed the contacts a little closer and re-installed the bulb. It's been a week so far, and I haven't had the "light out" message.

Same with me, I used the BMW wiggle technique and it went away for a week or so. I don't have iD, but I was getting CC-ID 136, "left brake light failed"

During service, the dealer replaced the bulb socket to fix it. Pretty sure this is a TSB'd problem.