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Old 02-03-2020, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Clockwork View Post
Look at the metal on back on bad rear light. Are there scorch marks on the metal board where the light bulbs attach/connect?

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Yeah, this is a very common problem.



BMW issued a fix process for it over a decade ago... I repaired mine using solder on both parts, the metal frame and the lamp holders.

Have a read of this (old) thread - covers it pretty well. It's worth reading right through....

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...ation-fix.html
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