How do I change my indicator bulb?...

BMWSKI · 01-27-2015, 02:48 PM

As title really...
My car is telling me that my rear driver's side indicator bulb needs replacing but I've never changed one before. The warning 'bong' is intermittent so I guess it could be a dodgy connection but thought I'd change the bulb anyway to rule that out.
I've had a look in the boot but it all seems hidden away. The onboard owners manual shows nothing!
Anyone have any advice please?
TIA 😉

ukbeemerboy · 01-27-2015, 03:09 PM

If it's intermittent then it isn't the bulb, bulb the bulb holder itself. Probably slightly corroded and giving a poor connection hence the intermittent warnings.

Get it booked in and checked under warranty if I were you.

teaston · 01-27-2015, 03:13 PM

teaston · 01-27-2015, 03:17 PM

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teaston · 01-27-2015, 03:18 PM

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MarkG_M5Comp · 01-27-2015, 03:18 PM

Inclusive service plan?

Dealer.

How I've changed.

brommy · 01-27-2015, 03:20 PM

Why would an elephant be in the boot?

BMWSKI · 01-27-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

I did...I thought the owners manual was in the car? I looked but it wasn't listed anywhere??? Is it there?
Thanks for the pdf's though 😉

teaston · 01-27-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWSKI

I did...I thought the owners manual was in the car? I looked but it wasn't listed anywhere??? Is it there?
Thanks for the pdf's though 😉

Dunno if it's in the idrive manual, but it's in the hard copy.

Kal101 · 01-27-2015, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by brommy

Why would an elephant be in the boot?

Bit of extra traction in the snow ???

russelldav · 01-27-2015, 04:11 PM

You need a socket set and it will take about 5 minutes

teaston · 01-27-2015, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by russelldav

You need a socket set and it will take about 5 minutes

Or just use the screwdriver handle in the cars toolkit, as the manual says!

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