LED taillights - XBimmers

Romaytor · 09-18-2012, 03:43 PM

Hey guys need ur help. Just got my new x3 a couple of days ago n i noticed that my led taillights do not turn on only the break lights. I called bmw n was advise to take it in for service. It might be a fuse or wiring. The vehicle only has 200 miles. Is there a software update were we can make them work? I need advice

Teemo Panda · 09-18-2012, 03:53 PM

The taillights is not powered by software. Infact it's a hardware lol.

Romaytor · 09-18-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Teemo Panda

The taillights is not powered by software. Infact it's a hardware lol.

Do u think they have to replace them?

DonC · 09-18-2012, 06:02 PM

The 2013 X3 has "adaptive" tail lights - what do you see?

Teemo Panda · 09-19-2012, 01:36 AM

If its a fuse, they would replace it, if it's a bulb, they would probably replace the bulb. If there is a problem with the led strip, they would replace the whole assembly

, don't panic man, they got you covered :P

nyalpine90 · 09-19-2012, 06:34 AM

well it depends if you have xenons or halogens. i believe its a different taillights

Francolargo · 09-19-2012, 07:49 AM

I have not seen (yet, any day now will take delivery) but the '13 owners manual says the tail lights indicate force of braking. With more rapid braking/deceleration the inner lights on the lift gate are added to the outer ones. ...will be interested to see it...

JimmyTheHand · 09-19-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Romaytor

Hey guys need ur help. Just got my new x3 a couple of days ago n i noticed that my led taillights do not turn on only the break lights. I called bmw n was advise to take it in for service. It might be a fuse or wiring. The vehicle only has 200 miles. Is there a software update were we can make them work? I need advice

When you say don't turn on - you have switched the lights on and not relied on the daylight running lights to be illuminated in auto position? (The rear lights don't come on with daylight running lights)

car_fan · 09-19-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

well it depends if you have xenons or halogens. i believe its a different taillights

+1 you must have Xenon headlights for the rear LED "running lights".
The brake lights on all models are conventional incandescent bulbs...

Why BMW did this makes no sense...

This is personally one of the few gripes I have about the car - oh, in addition to the omission of LED turn signals front/rear!

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DonC Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 X3 3.5i M sport, etc Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: near Seattle Posts: 235 iTrader: (0)	The 2013 X3 has "adaptive" tail lights - what do you see? __________________ 2013 X3 3.5i AW,Msprt,rear fogs,PS,CP, Tech, etc... Other cars 2005 S2000 2007 TL-S

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nyalpine90 Major General Drives: '12 X3 28i AW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: valley stream LI Posts: 8,718 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2012 X3 [4.50]	well it depends if you have xenons or halogens. i believe its a different taillights __________________

09-19-2012, 07:49 AM	#7
Francolargo New Member Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	I have not seen (yet, any day now will take delivery) but the '13 owners manual says the tail lights indicate force of braking. With more rapid braking/deceleration the inner lights on the lift gate are added to the outer ones. ...will be interested to see it...

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