taillight replacement

[jst2878]

Just found out today that my driver's side tailight needs to be replaced. The brakelight bulbsocket has burnt a hole throught the housing plate where it derives its voltage. So I need a new tailight. Does anyone know of any aftermarket tailights worth getting that look good?

[jpresser]

The rear tail light is infamous for collecting condensation, that corrodes the metal hard wires powering the 2 leads into the Socket. I didnt want to spend $250 plus on new housing.

I bought a new plastic socket and soldered two wires to each of the metal strips below the contacts on the socket. I then ran the wires about an inch and half from the original contact point ( the part of the metal that was corroded ) to the top where the metal appeared to still be in good shape. I wrapped the wire around the metal 3 times and put a little solder on it.

Problem solved, no more brake light warning, break lights work great, Saved $250. That was 3 months ago and I have not had a problem since.

Let me know if I can help further!

[trueX5er]

I needed my drivers side taillamp assembly replaced, too, but since I was under warranty, BMW got it and installed for free. You can pressure your dealer, or look on ebay.
Good luck.

[dtech]

I got tired of messing with my light sockets where the it kept going out regularly. I decide to purchase a brand new sets, the clear ones. I am totally happy for 2 reasons: 1. the clear ones looks nicer 2. no more twist sockets. The new ones came with wires that hook directly to the connector....all for ~$200 shipped. Check it out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=150075004724

[liftbig]

dtech, can you post some pics of them installed and turned on?

[dtech]

I don't know if you can tell but it looks like the new model lights (mine is an 02).

[dtech]

sorry unable to upload picts..

[lezmtaylor]

Hi there,
see my posts for pics of them fitted

[dtech]

picts...finally.

[KUCAK]

So what did you get for the $200?? complete set with bulbs? reverse brake, rears??