Turn Signal Problem

squadz · 09-29-2011, 08:49 AM

Hello,

I'm having an issue with my turn signal on the right back side.

First off, the bulb on the dash pops up sometimes, and stays on for a little then disappears. Completely random. When this happens, my left turn signal goes extremely fast, but my right is fine. My back right turn signal is blinking, but on the wrong light (where it's supposed to use the yellow part, it's using the top red part, see the picture and where I circled)

I'm thinking there's something wrong with a connection somewhere, but wondering if anyone else has any clue what it could be?

Huz-Z · 09-29-2011, 01:08 PM

I don't suppose one of the turn signal bulbs is loose in its socket, perhaps?

squadz · 09-29-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

I don't suppose one of the turn signal bulbs is loose in its socket, perhaps?

I'll double check after work. We did have to replace the center socket yesterday as it wasn't working, but I'm pretty sure it was installed back correctly.

I'll try taking them all out and putting them back in.

skim · 09-29-2011, 03:52 PM

that happened to me as well. my issue just went away as when i took it into dealer, the issue wasn't there. the bulb wasn't burnt. but the tech said z85/86 is designed to use that light as a blinker in case the "real" blinker goes.

chickdr · 09-29-2011, 11:13 PM

The light circled in the photo is the LED running light. So we could in fact have LED turn signals if we want to, just take the bulbs out of the real turn signal sockets?

boondocksaint · 09-30-2011, 03:51 PM

Check the bulbs. Reinstall with a bit of dielectric grease.

09-29-2011, 08:49 AM	#1
squadz New Member 7 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Turn Signal Problem Hello, I'm having an issue with my turn signal on the right back side. First off, the bulb on the dash pops up sometimes, and stays on for a little then disappears. Completely random. When this happens, my left turn signal goes extremely fast, but my right is fine. My back right turn signal is blinking, but on the wrong light (where it's supposed to use the yellow part, it's using the top red part, see the picture and where I circled) I'm thinking there's something wrong with a connection somewhere, but wondering if anyone else has any clue what it could be? Attached Images
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I don't suppose one of the turn signal bulbs is loose in its socket, perhaps? __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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skim Captain 142 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	that happened to me as well. my issue just went away as when i took it into dealer, the issue wasn't there. the bulb wasn't burnt. but the tech said z85/86 is designed to use that light as a blinker in case the "real" blinker goes. __________________ Future mod consideration: exhaust, pulley otherwise, very happy with how the m3 was born
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chickdr Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,991 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0)	The light circled in the photo is the LED running light. So we could in fact have LED turn signals if we want to, just take the bulbs out of the real turn signal sockets?
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09-30-2011, 03:51 PM	#6
boondocksaint Penfold, shush! 4 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (0)	Check the bulbs. Reinstall with a bit of dielectric grease.
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