3rd Brake light leds blown...

[DMC63]

A few of the led's at both ends of my third brake light have stopped working.
I've tried jumping up and down on the boot lid in case it's a loose connection but they're still not working :?
Is it time to buy a new one or is there a fix to this problem?

 

[Chris_D]

Time for a new one i think.
Poor design. They crack frequently, then water gets in and theres little water ingress protection in any case.

I posted somewhere my own replacement including taping up to prevent water ingress.

 

[DMC63]

Time for a new one i think.
Poor design. They crack frequently, then water gets in and theres little water ingress protection in any case.

I posted somewhere my own replacement including taping up to prevent water ingress.

Thanks Chris...As an aside, I've noticed over the years you're pretty up on electrics, any ideas on my fog light problem I've posted?

 

[Chris_D]

Time for a new one i think.
Poor design. They crack frequently, then water gets in and theres little water ingress protection in any case.

I posted somewhere my own replacement including taping up to prevent water ingress.

Thanks Chris...As an aside, I've noticed over the years you're pretty up on electrics, any ideas on my fog light problem I've posted?

Got a linkypoo buddy?
I think I read about someone wanting to replace with a LED bulb. was that u?
If that's the post ur referring to, I'd advise against it. I tried a couple of LED bulbs for the rear fog and reverse light and got nothing but a load of CANBUS trouble.

 

[Scooba_Steve]

I tried a couple of LED bulbs for the rear fog and reverse light and got nothing but a load of CANBUS trouble.

Bulb checks just need coding out

 

[DMC63]

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Got a linkypoo buddy?
I think I read about someone wanting to replace with a LED bulb. was that u?
If that's the post ur referring to, I'd advise against it. I tried a couple of LED bulbs for the rear fog and reverse light and got nothing but a load of CANBUS trouble.
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Here's the link... https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=108166

The Led's work fine and have thrown up no canbus problems that I'm aware of. Everything seems to be working ok.
The problems I'm having with the fogs is replicated using halogens.

 

[DMC63]

I tried a couple of LED bulbs for the rear fog and reverse light and got nothing but a load of CANBUS trouble.

Bulb checks just need coding out

Hi Steve. Going off piste slightly here...Do you have any idea why this may be happening with my fogs/switch etc.
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=108166
Do you think it's just a relay?

 

[Chris_D]

Got a linkypoo buddy?
I think I read about someone wanting to replace with a LED bulb. was that u?
If that's the post ur referring to, I'd advise against it. I tried a couple of LED bulbs for the rear fog and reverse light and got nothing but a load of CANBUS trouble.
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Here's the link... https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=108166

The Led's work fine and have thrown up no canbus problems that I'm aware of. Everything seems to be working ok.
The problems I'm having with the fogs is replicated using halogens.
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After reading ur thread i dont think i can offer any advice.
Sounds like a tangled web, surrounded by an enigma, wrapped up in a mystery :|
Why not source some holders from a breakers and replace and see if that helps?
I applied the same philosophy when replacing my throttlebody- bought a cheap 2nd hand job from ebay, replaced and hey presto, solved my issue!

 

[DMC63]

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After reading ur thread i dont think i can offer any advice.
Sounds like a tangled web, surrounded by an enigma, wrapped up in a mystery :|
Why not source some holders from a breakers and replace and see if that helps?
I applied the same philosophy when replacing my throttlebody- bought a cheap 2nd hand job from ebay, replaced and hey presto, solved my issue!
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When you switch on your front fogs do you hear a click from the relay?

I'm going to get the wiring diagram and have my neighbor (AA) run a diagnostic and see if that highlights anything.

Fortunately both sets of fogs work providing the rears are on so there's no safety issues should they be needed in this current heatwave :roll:

 

[DMC63]

Time for a new one i think.
Poor design. They crack frequently, then water gets in and theres little water ingress protection in any case.

I posted somewhere my own replacement including taping up to prevent water ingress.

Hi Chris, do you have a link from 'your posts' to the 3rd brake light replacement including taping up to prevent water ingress? :?

 

[Chris_D]

Time for a new one i think.
Poor design. They crack frequently, then water gets in and theres little water ingress protection in any case.

I posted somewhere my own replacement including taping up to prevent water ingress.

Hi Chris, do you have a link from 'your posts' to the 3rd brake light replacement including taping up to prevent water ingress? :?

Here you go.
Light still going strong. Even after using pressure lance at a self-wash when rinsing..
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=90284&p=1330978&hilit=3rd#p1330978

 

[DMC63]

Time for a new one i think.
Poor design. They crack frequently, then water gets in and theres little water ingress protection in any case.

I posted somewhere my own replacement including taping up to prevent water ingress.

Hi Chris, do you have a link from 'your posts' to the 3rd brake light replacement including taping up to prevent water ingress? :?

Here you go.
Light still going strong. Even after using pressure lance at a self-wash when rinsing..
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=90284&p=1330978&hilit=3rd#p1330978

Thanks Chris. I've bought a light minus the broken lens from ebay for £7. Going to have a go at replacing the cracked lens with my one.

 

[Chris_D]

Hi Chris, do you have a link from 'your posts' to the 3rd brake light replacement including taping up to prevent water ingress? :?

Here you go.
Light still going strong. Even after using pressure lance at a self-wash when rinsing..
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=90284&p=1330978&hilit=3rd#p1330978

Thanks Chris. I've bought a light minus the broken lens from ebay for £7. Going to have a go at replacing the cracked lens with my one.

Post up pics of results fella..

 

[DMC63]

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Post up pics of results fella..

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Will do, I'll do a step by step