right two-stage brake lamp malf

UncleJohn · 01-06-2014, 02:08 PM

I've been getting intermittent check control warnings about the right two-stage brake lamp malfunctioning. The warning triangle comes on at random, goes away at random.

Shows up on my dash as "Right two-stage brake lamp malf."

I had the dealer look at it when I took it in for another job. They are ordering a new brake lamp housing and intend to replace it; and if that doesn't resolve it, they are going to replace the ECU. Seemed pretty drastic to me, but the service agent said usually when he sees this type of work plan, the manufacturer has seen the issue before.

2013 X3 xDrive 28i

Anybody else see this?

Peepers · 07-13-2014, 07:55 AM

I'm now too getting this CEL message. Any updates on how you got it fixed?

scottjays · 07-13-2014, 05:51 PM

I had the same error message. Came on and off repeatedly. Dealer fix was replacing bulb. Error message has not returned

Scott

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Originally Posted by UncleJohn

I've been getting intermittent check control warnings about the right two-stage brake lamp malfunctioning. The warning triangle comes on at random, goes away at random.

Shows up on my dash as "Right two-stage brake lamp malf."

I had the dealer look at it when I took it in for another job. They are ordering a new brake lamp housing and intend to replace it; and if that doesn't resolve it, they are going to replace the ECU. Seemed pretty drastic to me, but the service agent said usually when he sees this type of work plan, the manufacturer has seen the issue before.

2013 X3 xDrive 28i

Anybody else see this?

Buzzman · 07-13-2014, 08:25 PM

I just had the same happen last Friday. I went to the dealer and all it was was a burnt bulb. it is the bulb in the tailgate, the bigger one.

beats · 07-13-2014, 09:57 PM

As others above, had my bulb replaced, problem gone

01-06-2014, 02:08 PM	#1
UncleJohn New Member 4 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	right two-stage brake lamp malf I've been getting intermittent check control warnings about the right two-stage brake lamp malfunctioning. The warning triangle comes on at random, goes away at random. Shows up on my dash as "Right two-stage brake lamp malf." I had the dealer look at it when I took it in for another job. They are ordering a new brake lamp housing and intend to replace it; and if that doesn't resolve it, they are going to replace the ECU. Seemed pretty drastic to me, but the service agent said usually when he sees this type of work plan, the manufacturer has seen the issue before. 2013 X3 xDrive 28i Anybody else see this?
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Peepers Private First Class 24 Rep 144 Posts Drives: '11 335xi & '97 Spyder GSX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I'm now too getting this CEL message. Any updates on how you got it fixed? __________________ 2014 BMW F25 X3 2.8i MSport 2011 BMW E92 335xi 1997 Eclipse Spyder GSX (yes, an AWD Spyder - one of a few in Canada) - 12.7 @ 110 mph w/ 1.8 60'
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Buzzman Private First Class 12 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2016 F26 M40i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Gatineau (Québec) Canada iTrader: (0)	I just had the same happen last Friday. I went to the dealer and all it was was a burnt bulb. it is the bulb in the tailgate, the bigger one. __________________ 2016 F26 Alpine White M40i 2014 F25 Alpine White 35i Sport - Retired 2012 F30 Melbourne Red 335i Sport Line - Retired 2007 E92 Space Grey - Retired
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beats Lieutenant 225 Rep 599 Posts Drives: 2015 911 GTS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	As others above, had my bulb replaced, problem gone
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