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: 3rd Brake light


BU51 BEZ
Dec 12th, 2008, 10:23 PM
Hi, seem to have a bulb out on my 3rd brake light,

1, is it repairable?
2, do I have to replace the full unit?
3, how easy is it to fit?

Have just noticed Mikeythemini sells the Clear high level brake light for cabriolets, may have to get one of those and set of clear rear lights for next year, if it's not repairable
any help info much appreciated, regards Andy

lukebob
Dec 13th, 2008, 02:12 AM
mine have gone out ... but its sed to be a wiring problem ..

and sum of my other lights are playing up

but take it 2 bmw and ask about it

cuz there are ment to last 4 ages LEDS....

Londo
Dec 13th, 2008, 03:25 AM
The third brake light is a complete unit. Sometimes water gets in there and short out the unit.
You'll have to replace the whole thing, to do that:

1. Open rear lid and lift rear of convertible top up. Use loading aids to support rear of convertible top.
2. Pull back rubber gasket and remove mounting screws holding center brake light to convertible up top.
3. Disconnect harness connector and remove brake light assembly.

Hope it helps and good luck;)