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04-13-2014, 03:02 PM
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middle brake light "half" broken
Hello everybody,
long time no speech but now I have a new problem. The middle brake light, the "LED one" seems to have stopped working - half. That means only half of it is still lit ...... Since I did not see any openings with screws I would have some questions about repairing it on my own if that is possible. I have seen some used ones in eBay for ~ EUR 200.- 
Helmuth 
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04-14-2014, 10:00 AM
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I seem to remember somebody changing out the light to get a "clear" look instead of the red lens. It was quite a while ago and the memory is a little foggy now.
I have to agree if the light can be opened it can be fixed. Post pics when you do it!
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04-14-2014, 11:13 AM
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Well you'd have to check the contacts on the board of the LED's, I'm actually more inclined to think its a bad connection at the connector.
If I recall correctly the painted piece on top of the trunk spoiler pops off with clips, and you can unplug and remove the 3rd brake light once you have the top trim piece off. I have a white 3rd brake light on my car, which I believe was standard with Sport package. However, in 2006 and on the 4.8iS (correct me if I'm wrong) the 3rd brake light is red. Either way they are ridiculously overpriced at about $250 from the dealer. I'd get one off a junked X5 before spending price on a new product.
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04-14-2014, 05:40 PM
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The LEDs on mine are red
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04-16-2014, 07:16 PM
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To remove the third brake light you first need to remove the spoiler cover (5 torx screws).
This video covers it. BMW X5 third brake light removal Audio Rear Spoiler Antenna e53 bimmer merchant - YouTube On the off-chance that the light is ok but there is damaged wiring at the tailgate hinge (as in my case recently) - see this post.
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Last edited by BrianX54.4is; 04-16-2014 at 07:42 PM.
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04-18-2014, 03:41 PM
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Thank you Brian. Very helpful!!
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04-16-2014, 10:30 PM
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Helmuth, long time no see... is your cruise control functioning?
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04-18-2014, 03:01 PM
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yes - no problem with that. Why do you ask? Is that something that typically breaks? Hope not !! BR, Helmuth
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