Help needed!

Leetommy16 · 05-15-2018, 01:18 PM

Hi all,

I've been getting warnings about my fog and reverse lights failing on my F30 on the near side. I've checked the bulbs, they're fine, but the holder has plenty of rust on it. Tried a quick clean to see if I'd get lucky, but no joy. I've been scouring the net to find a replacement but I'm drawing a blank. Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance!

teaston · 05-15-2018, 02:14 PM

Good excuse for an upgrade to LCI LED units!

teaston · 05-15-2018, 02:18 PM

Or buy this for £35

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F323257949503

Jack_is_Back · 05-15-2018, 03:46 PM

I had these warnings on my old F30 and it turned out to be a faulty earth.

Leetommy16 · 05-15-2018, 05:05 PM

Cheers for the replys guys. The eBay listing looks like the best solution I think. Jack, what did you do to fix yours? My car knowledge is pretty basic!

999rigger · 05-16-2018, 01:44 AM

You need to sort out your water leak first or the new light will go the same way!

Jack_is_Back · 05-16-2018, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Leetommy16

Cheers for the replys guys. The eBay listing looks like the best solution I think. Jack, what did you do to fix yours? My car knowledge is pretty basic!

It was fixed under warranty so I'm not much help. They had the steering column casing off to do it though IIRC.

Leetommy16 · 05-16-2018, 06:56 PM

@999rigger do you think buying the full light unit as displayed in the eBay ad will solve that?

999rigger · 05-17-2018, 02:11 AM

the rust looks like water damage to me which probably comes from a leaky seal around the light so it should but you need to keep your eye on it.

K3vmcb · 05-17-2018, 02:23 AM

Must have a water leak somewhere I would be making sure the light is sealed to the car properly etc. I would use a wire brush and wd40 the rust will come off and save buying a new light housing

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teaston Banned 10993 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Or buy this for £35 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F323257949503
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Jack_is_Back Second Lieutenant 119 Rep 280 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NE Derbyshire iTrader: (0)	I had these warnings on my old F30 and it turned out to be a faulty earth. __________________ Current thing: Mk7.5 Golf GTI Performance Isaac Blue Old thing: F31 340i M Sport Silver/Red
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Leetommy16 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 320d ED Join Date: May 2016 Location: Sheffield, UK iTrader: (0)	Cheers for the replys guys. The eBay listing looks like the best solution I think. Jack, what did you do to fix yours? My car knowledge is pretty basic!
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999rigger First Lieutenant 88 Rep 314 Posts Drives: F33 4 Series Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	the rust looks like water damage to me which probably comes from a leaky seal around the light so it should but you need to keep your eye on it.
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K3vmcb Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 219 Posts Drives: F31 touring Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: scotland iTrader: (0)	Must have a water leak somewhere I would be making sure the light is sealed to the car properly etc. I would use a wire brush and wd40 the rust will come off and save buying a new light housing
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