06-28-2019, 09:31 AM | #1 |
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LED tail light issue
I've had an advisory on the MoT for one of the LED tail lights failed (21012 X3 F25)
There isn't a 'bulb out' warning at all - from a bit of forum & google research there's a weak circuit board in the rear (inner in my case) lights which is prone to failure. If it's a circuit board failure and not a bulb failure will that be covered by the warranty? I guess they will try and fob me off by saying it's a bulb and they're not covered.
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07-04-2019, 08:04 AM | #2 |
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Well it's booked in so let's see what they say......
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07-04-2019, 03:38 PM | #4 |
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My brother bought the replacement circuit boards off ebay. I understood that it was not too difficult for the 2011 F25. Dealers will not help you and would prefer to sell you a brand new light cluster @ $800 each.
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07-04-2019, 05:16 PM | #6 |
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To take it even further, I believe the circuit board failure can be repaired by resoldering a failed solder joint. That's what I'll try 1st if mine ever fails.
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07-04-2019, 09:51 PM | #7 |
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I replaced the circuit boards on 3 of the 4 of mine, and have the 4th circuit board ready and waiting.
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The garage tell me there isn't a warning light because the LEDs aren't supposed to fail......
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07-13-2019, 09:23 PM | #10 |
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07-15-2019, 07:23 PM | #11 |
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Allstate Auto Parts 4.8 out of 5 stars 30 Reviews Rear LED light Repair REPLACEMENT Board Tail Light Led Chip For 2011 to 2015 BMW X3 F25 (valeo b003809.2 Replacement) |
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07-16-2019, 11:21 AM | #12 |
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Many thanks
I'm pleased to report that the dealer replaced the inoperative lights under warranty so a good result.
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I just went through this process. Big headache. Bought the LED driver off eBay, noticed it looked different, I believe it’s the one you needed to solder. I went ahead and ordered the board the looks exactly the same, and it worked without any modification. The board will say f25 LED on it
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