My led indicator has failed so it will not pass it’s MOT I have tried to source a new one to no avail BMW say they are unavailable. So I have a perfectly sound car that I cannot drive any suggestions please
Rear left light cluster
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https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2023230&sid=09b57d2bc47e22a5a795e487df648a13#p2023230
This might be an option from Germany:
https://www.leebmann24.de/heckleuchte-links-z4-63217191775.html
https://www.leebmann24.de/heckleuchte-links-z4-63217191776.html
When buying a used one, keep care on their conditions!
Generation "-12" is the latest stable version of these clusters. This info is not part of the partnumber itself and can be seen only as addon on their labels. All elder versions are mostly broken and tend to get water into.
This is a Gen.08 righthand (RH) cluster:
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2023230&sid=09b57d2bc47e22a5a795e487df648a13#p2023230
This might be an option from Germany:
https://www.leebmann24.de/heckleuchte-links-z4-63217191775.html
https://www.leebmann24.de/heckleuchte-links-z4-63217191776.html
When buying a used one, keep care on their conditions!
Generation "-12" is the latest stable version of these clusters. This info is not part of the partnumber itself and can be seen only as addon on their labels. All elder versions are mostly broken and tend to get water into.
This is a Gen.08 righthand (RH) cluster:
jeffjohnsound
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have you tried ebay i just checked they have a few on there for sale
matsmith749
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These cars have been on the road since 2008 - might be an idea to check local scrapyards / car recyclers for one?
Seem very thin on the ground, for whatever reason the nearside unit seems a lot harder to find than the offside one.
Not seen a rear left (nearside) unit on ebay for a while - even as a punt.
Seem very thin on the ground, for whatever reason the nearside unit seems a lot harder to find than the offside one.
Not seen a rear left (nearside) unit on ebay for a while - even as a punt.
jeffjohnsound
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285211100958?epid=1809499387&hash=item4267e8071e:g:v4UAAOSwgzFbXq1P&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4GMM6S4vUXhV%2FSDGI2kMKT0d0bTI7f6XBIRawZnuU4ZJf4yYU8K604UIceVaJDdejlt044nhlX2KplTNJR7JwAkI9qUASDzcQ5YR%2BxNJEHOpZslOjnVyCiWFXanB5RGJdcriWSwUAz%2Fu1m6W6d%2FGXQM6CHo2gLIUvZWtzbHYj5SVjpQQbCCs0FgF3u5pJYNf8TGYJgaitpKaHiXr2ogU0tX5stF%2B4GWNK89uIsnHN1O1tr1qUsoWDG9GE0VgygurZouGMGoN6drnqdwiI2vg2RQUCCe6DLJ5u9W96LezIzQH%7Ctkp%3ABFBMxrTq-sBi
Eurocarparts and CarParts4Less (part of Euroscarparts) normally stock them, but they are showing as temporarily out of stock, MAGNETI MARELLI 714021850702. I've asked them to notify me when they come back into stock.
I know of someone on Facebook that repairs LED lights, I'm going to get him to repair the 3rd brake light on my RCZ (again no stock available) he's charging £80 compared to over £200 new.
I know of someone on Facebook that repairs LED lights, I'm going to get him to repair the 3rd brake light on my RCZ (again no stock available) he's charging £80 compared to over £200 new.
matsmith749
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So yeah, there is a US spec right rear light on ebay. Would that function the same in our EU spec e89s?
I know on many cars the US spec is wired completely different.
Dunno - suspect that its no use to us in the UK.
I know on many cars the US spec is wired completely different.
Dunno - suspect that its no use to us in the UK.
matsmith749
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Plus - as above - it's 'US Spec' whatever difference that is.
matsmith749
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It's quite worrysome isn't it?
A common failing part in short supply - maybe even no longer available.
Does this effectively kill the car?
A common failing part in short supply - maybe even no longer available.
Does this effectively kill the car?
Not really, because people will do what they've done on all other marquees when parts have gone out of production and work around it, whether that be a repair being offered or an aftermarket version (two aftermarket versions I've posted above).matsmith749 said:
I've got to admit though I was under the impression that manufacturers had to keep parts in the supply chain for at least 10 years after the end of production of the car :?