Tail Light Connector Plug Part #

Andrew · 07-29-2017, 03:54 PM

Hi. Does anyone know the part number for the 6-pin tail light housing connector plug for the driver side? My ground pin burned out and I'm trying to replace it. Here's an image below.

buysk · 07-29-2017, 11:57 PM

f30_adler had the same issue and found the new connector. Maybe message him at this post:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1405916

cillachelle · 02-03-2018, 08:57 AM

Its called a REP. KIT FOR SOCKET HOUSING part no.
61-13-2-359-993. You can get it from the dealer for about $18.00 or
ECS Tuning for $15.00
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...g/61132359993/

F30mb · 08-22-2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cillachelle

Its called a REP. KIT FOR SOCKET HOUSING part no.
61-13-2-359-993. You can get it from the dealer for about $18.00 or
ECS Tuning for $15.00
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...g/61132359993/

I spoke with ecs to confirm if this part fits f30 328i they said it’s only listed as compatible with f20, do you know if this is accurate or if this part is actually compatible? Thanks in advance

RobbDubbs · 08-22-2018, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by F30mb

I spoke with ecs to confirm if this part fits f30 328i they said it’s only listed as compatible with f20, do you know if this is accurate or if this part is actually compatible? Thanks in advance

That is the correct part number for the replacement socket housing. Upon searching the part number compatibility it may only show one vehicle, however these socket housing repair kits are found when looking up the tail lights specifically.

mineralgrey_f30 · 10-16-2018, 10:07 AM

I just picked up this part from ECS because my ground also burnt out. Looking at the ECS part and a bit confused how to assemble it. Any help is appreciated.

danyyp · 03-15-2019, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mineralgrey_f30

I just picked up this part from ECS because my ground also burnt out. Looking at the ECS part and a bit confused how to assemble it. Any help is appreciated.

Just wondering, did you install it ? And if yes, did it burnt again ?

RobbDubbs · 03-21-2019, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by danyyp

Just wondering, did you install it ? And if yes, did it burnt again ?

Make sure you are inspecting the connection point on the bulb carrier. If the socket housing connector is burnt then your bulb carrier will have damage as well.

Billfitz · 03-21-2019, 09:05 PM

There's an alternative method of fixing the ground connection, a search should find it.

wcleafs2002 · 06-01-2019, 05:19 PM

Had this happen to me for the second time, Right side was fixed by the dealer under warranty, the left side as a quick fix I put a jumper in for the ground.
I also have just bought the replacement bulb socket and the repair kit for the plug, sunny sunday install later.

For the ground jumper, drilled a small hole through the bulb socket, fed a wire into it, located the common ground and soldered the wire to it, used a wire splicer to marry the grounds together. Works great and better connection then the small pin that had melted away.

It appears the ground overheats due to vibrations or a poor connection and therefore arcs and melts. The real pisser is that you cannot extract the remains of the pin from the plug.

triad027 · 07-08-2019, 07:25 PM

Will this same tail light connector work for my f32 bmw 2014 435i? Its not listed as compatible on ecs but it looks the same as the one im trying to replace due to the same problem as above.

John in VA · 07-09-2019, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by triad027

Will this same tail light connector work for my f32 bmw 2014 435i? Its not listed as compatible on ecs but it looks the same as the one im trying to replace due to the same problem as above.

Look ~2/3 down the page here for F32 wiring repair kits:
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...5i&mg=61&sg=15

triad027 · 07-09-2019, 09:40 AM

The page has the repair kits but I'm pretty sure the tail light connector on my car is 6 pin...

JoseC · 10-17-2019, 01:14 PM

Hey guys, I just found out I have the same problem, The 2 parts to replace are

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/63217313043/

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...g/61132359993/

IK6SPEED · 10-17-2019, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JoseC

Hey guys, I just found out I have the same problem, The 2 parts to replace are

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/63217313043/

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...g/61132359993/

Cheap stuff is cheaper (and faster) from Dealer than ECS after you pay for shipping.

orangutan2001 · 09-02-2022, 04:25 PM

I have the same problem and was about to order the repair kit and bulb holder, but then I saw a pigtail plug with wires that could just be soldered or spliced. Is this a legitimate way to fix the problem, or should I go with the repair kit?
Here’s a link to the pigtail:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...7GU6THUE&psc=1

Billfitz · 09-02-2022, 10:36 PM

Use the method in Post #10. The connector pin is too small to handle the current, so it will burn out again unless you change to all LED bulbs, which reduces the current.

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buysk Private 17 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2015 328i M-Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaiserslautern iTrader: (0)	f30_adler had the same issue and found the new connector. Maybe message him at this post: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1405916 __________________ 2015 328i M-Sport - Wagner FMIC, ER Charge Pipes, JB4, Injen CAI, Wagner DP, M-Performance spoiler, M-Performance LED Tail Lights, H&R sport springs, Bilstein Shocks, M-Perfomance Exhaust.
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cillachelle Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 435i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Its called a REP. KIT FOR SOCKET HOUSING part no. 61-13-2-359-993. You can get it from the dealer for about $18.00 or ECS Tuning for $15.00 https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...g/61132359993/
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10-16-2018, 10:07 AM	#6
mineralgrey_f30 Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2013 328xi Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	How do you install this? I just picked up this part from ECS because my ground also burnt out. Looking at the ECS part and a bit confused how to assemble it. Any help is appreciated.
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03-21-2019, 09:05 PM	#9
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8233 Rep 16,069 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	There's an alternative method of fixing the ground connection, a search should find it.
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06-01-2019, 05:19 PM	#10
wcleafs2002 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 coupe Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	Had this happen to me for the second time, Right side was fixed by the dealer under warranty, the left side as a quick fix I put a jumper in for the ground. I also have just bought the replacement bulb socket and the repair kit for the plug, sunny sunday install later. For the ground jumper, drilled a small hole through the bulb socket, fed a wire into it, located the common ground and soldered the wire to it, used a wire splicer to marry the grounds together. Works great and better connection then the small pin that had melted away. It appears the ground overheats due to vibrations or a poor connection and therefore arcs and melts. The real pisser is that you cannot extract the remains of the pin from the plug.
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07-08-2019, 07:25 PM	#11
triad027 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: bmw 435i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: houston, tx iTrader: (0)	Will this same tail light connector work for my f32 bmw 2014 435i? Its not listed as compatible on ecs but it looks the same as the one im trying to replace due to the same problem as above.
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07-09-2019, 09:40 AM	#13
triad027 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: bmw 435i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: houston, tx iTrader: (0)	The page has the repair kits but I'm pretty sure the tail light connector on my car is 6 pin...
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10-17-2019, 01:14 PM	#14
JoseC Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, I just found out I have the same problem, The 2 parts to replace are https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/63217313043/ https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...g/61132359993/
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09-02-2022, 04:25 PM	#16
orangutan2001 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem and was about to order the repair kit and bulb holder, but then I saw a pigtail plug with wires that could just be soldered or spliced. Is this a legitimate way to fix the problem, or should I go with the repair kit? Here’s a link to the pigtail: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...7GU6THUE&psc=1
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09-02-2022, 10:36 PM	#17
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8233 Rep 16,069 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Use the method in Post #10. The connector pin is too small to handle the current, so it will burn out again unless you change to all LED bulbs, which reduces the current.
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