First warranty repair

Z4 Beemer · 03-24-2010, 11:01 AM

About 3 weeks ago I noticed some condensation in the rear right side light cluster. On closer inspection I noticed quite a large puddle sitting at the bottom of the indicator section, covering the LED's.

See image below.

Apparently there was a back log of the part arriving from Germany but I finally got it fixed today. No after pics, but the new light cluster looks nice and shiny!

I have heard of a few people that have been affected by this issue, and in some cases both left and right clusters have been full of water.

Only once did the car give a bulb failure when indicating right, but I know someone that was getting the bulb failure message constantly.

Something to watch out for!

Wraith. · 03-24-2010, 11:09 AM

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Z4Andy · 03-24-2010, 03:34 PM

Mine goes in for this fault next month.

Hope the new parts don't go the same way.

Z4 Beemer · 03-24-2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z4Andy

Mine goes in for this fault next month.

Hope the new parts don't go the same way.

Both clusters, or just the one side?

Micky Dee · 03-25-2010, 02:52 AM

Thanks for posting this Z4 Beemer. Good idea to let others know that there might be a problem with rear lights. For the record, I had both rear light clusters replaced under warranty.

Jimmy1989 · 03-25-2010, 02:10 PM

I've had a fault a few times with indicators while turning right, i wonder if i have the same thing, looks like it! will need to investigate now that the rainy weather has started!

Jimmy1989 · 03-25-2010, 02:11 PM

I've had a fault a few times with indicators while turning right, i wonder if i have the same thing, looks like it! will need to investigate now that the rainy weather has started!

Jimmy1989 · 03-25-2010, 02:15 PM

I've had a fault a few times with indicators while turning right, i wonder if i have the same thing, looks like it! will need to investigate now that the rainy weather has started!

03-24-2010, 11:01 AM	#1
Z4 Beemer Colonel 84 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive 23i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E92 [0.00] 2004 Z4 2.2i [8.00]	First warranty repair About 3 weeks ago I noticed some condensation in the rear right side light cluster. On closer inspection I noticed quite a large puddle sitting at the bottom of the indicator section, covering the LED's. See image below. Apparently there was a back log of the part arriving from Germany but I finally got it fixed today. No after pics, but the new light cluster looks nice and shiny! I have heard of a few people that have been affected by this issue, and in some cases both left and right clusters have been full of water. Only once did the car give a bulb failure when indicating right, but I know someone that was getting the bulb failure message constantly. Something to watch out for! Attached Images __________________ E89 Z4 sDrive 23i... for the more discerning driver Last edited by Z4 Beemer; 03-24-2010 at 11:20 AM.. Reason: error...
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03-24-2010, 03:34 PM	#3
Z4Andy Private First Class 10 Rep 170 Posts Drives: Z4 Sdrive 35iS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Belfast iTrader: (0)	Re: Mine goes in for this fault next month. Hope the new parts don't go the same way.
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Micky Dee Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 247 Posts Drives: BMW sdrive 3.0i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lincolnshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 Z4 sDrive 3.0i [4.00] 2008 BMW 320d M Sport [0.00] 2006 335i [0.00] 2005 525d M Sport [0.00]	Thanks for posting this Z4 Beemer. Good idea to let others know that there might be a problem with rear lights. For the record, I had both rear light clusters replaced under warranty.
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Jimmy1989 New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: z4 Sdrive23i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I've had a fault a few times with indicators while turning right, i wonder if i have the same thing, looks like it! will need to investigate now that the rainy weather has started!
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Jimmy1989 New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: z4 Sdrive23i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I've had a fault a few times with indicators while turning right, i wonder if i have the same thing, looks like it! will need to investigate now that the rainy weather has started!
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Jimmy1989 New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: z4 Sdrive23i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I've had a fault a few times with indicators while turning right, i wonder if i have the same thing, looks like it! will need to investigate now that the rainy weather has started!
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