where to get the rear center brake light

SlikM · 06-02-2009, 02:34 PM

ok so for some reason the rear center brake light on my 2008 Z4 ROADSTER cracked. nothing around the light on the trunk is damaged, just somehow the light cracked. I thought BMW might cover under warranty but they wont and want $300 to replace it.

Anyone know where i can get one. The one i have is red but i have seen some people with a clear one, i dont care which one it is, new or used.

thanks guys

chewie · 06-02-2009, 04:57 PM

LeatherZ sells one

http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...=Z4_Appearance

03BeastCharmer · 06-02-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chewie

LeatherZ sells one

http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...=Z4_Appearance

I think the coupe/roadster lights are different part numbers as I know some of the coupe owners wanted the roadster clean version, and were not successful.

For $300 were they trying to sell a full light assembly? That seems really high for just the lense.

nlink720 · 06-02-2009, 06:01 PM

I just ordered one yesterday.

There is a red one and a clear one.. you choose.

I have ordered many things from Tischer BMW.

Check them out on www.getbmwparts.com

The part numbers are

63256917378 RED

63256930246 CLEAR

Take a look.. type in the part numbers.. the clear is slightly cheaper somewhere around $68 and the red is about $75.

You may want to get the new springs and washers too since they were redesigned to prevent the cracking since it was caused by too much spring pressure.

Good Luck.. It takes 10 minutes to swap out. Write if you need any assistance.

Starscream · 06-02-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nlink720

I just ordered one yesterday.

There is a red one and a clear one.. you choose.

I have ordered many things from Tischer BMW.

Check them out on www.getbmwparts.com

The part numbers are

63256917378 RED

63256930246 CLEAR

Take a look.. type in the part numbers.. the clear is slightly cheaper somewhere around $68 and the red is about $75.

You may want to get the new springs and washers too since they were redesigned to prevent the cracking since it was caused by too much spring pressure.

Good Luck.. It takes 10 minutes to swap out. Write if you need any assistance.

He has a coupe, Those part numbers are for a roadster,

Also BMW will replace this light under warranty,
Its a known issue with the roadsters and I have had one replaced,
Best bet, Either go to another dealer or call BMW customer service and complain that your selected dealer wont replace something under warranty

OH FO SHO · 06-03-2009, 02:03 AM

there is a service bulletin re: the center brake light cracking. Your dealer should replace it under warrenty since its an '08.

its on one of the forums... ill see if i can find it for you

bananana · 06-03-2009, 02:27 AM

had mine replaced under warranty no problem..

OH FO SHO · 06-03-2009, 03:23 AM

from robbietoo @ bimmerfest:

http://www.z4-forum.com/howto/brakelight.pdf

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chewie Private 4 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 2.5 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	LeatherZ sells one http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...=Z4_Appearance
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nlink720 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2004 BMW Z4 Roadster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	I just ordered one yesterday. There is a red one and a clear one.. you choose. I have ordered many things from Tischer BMW. Check them out on www.getbmwparts.com The part numbers are 63256917378 RED 63256930246 CLEAR Take a look.. type in the part numbers.. the clear is slightly cheaper somewhere around $68 and the red is about $75. You may want to get the new springs and washers too since they were redesigned to prevent the cracking since it was caused by too much spring pressure. Good Luck.. It takes 10 minutes to swap out. Write if you need any assistance. __________________ FS: Leather Recaro Pole Position Seats & Hardware
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OH FO SHO Captain 15 Rep 615 Posts Drives: z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: california iTrader: (0)	there is a service bulletin re: the center brake light cracking. Your dealer should replace it under warrenty since its an '08. its on one of the forums... ill see if i can find it for you __________________ '03 3.0i z4: tiag ext., red int., SMG, sport, premium HAMANN exhaust l HAMANN front lip l 19" Miro type 366 (HAMANN edition race replicas) l RPI air scoop l KW v2 coilovers *-MY PICTURE THREAD-*
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