10-22-2019, 08:50 AM | #1 |
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LED Tail lamp issue
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I am having an issue with my rear left tail lamp, the one on the trunk. It's actually no longer illuminated but when i remove the lamp and connect the 12 volt directly, it work. Then i re-installed everything and work for a day or two and then shut off again. All wiring seems good Did someone already had that issue ? Last edited by neonmods; 10-22-2019 at 08:57 AM.. |
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10-29-2019, 07:23 AM | #6 |
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wow, I got the LED drivers for less than $10 each, but I didnt go through ebay...
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There's also an alternative LED driver, though it's not exactly plug and play but it's only $6. https://www.ledsupply.com/blog/common-bmw-led-tail-light-fix/ |
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11-28-2019, 03:39 PM | #8 |
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It's a really easy fix to re-solder the cold solder joint on the Chip resistor on top of LED Driver board. No cost and same issue on all 4. I did all 4 of mine in 30mins.
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11-28-2019, 04:52 PM | #9 |
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Great job... Could you actually see the failed soldered joint? It looks like there are several resistor chips, which one did you re-solder?
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11-30-2019, 10:15 PM | #10 |
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Only $15 for plug and play OEM style ones on Amazon. I replaced two of mine last month with no issues. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZNFRZHB
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Here is a write-up that shows what chip resistor to solder. It's always the same one that has the issue: https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/at...6&d=1449586306 |
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