BMW 325 owners have reported 4 problems related to fog light switch (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325ci. While operating the vehicle, smoke was present under the hood. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the smoke was coming from the fog lights. The contact later discovered that the fog lights, signal lights, high beams, and passenger side brake light were not operating. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
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Hid (xenon) headlights very dim. Can barely tell they are on when driving at night. (the fog lights are much brighter than the headlights). Creates a dangerous situation when driving at night. Headlight assemblies manufactured by zkw. The reflective material deteriorates inside the headlight assembly leading to very poor light output. Issue has been reported over and over. I guess it's not important enough until somebody dies because of the issue, that is if that hasn't already happened. . . . The ridiculous cost of fixing the issue compounds the problem. Sorry I don't have an extra $2,000. 00 laying around to replace my defective headlights. Come on BMW step up to the plate and fix the problem you're very well aware of, please.
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Driving at night has become impossible with out risk. The zkw xenon headlights have become so dim that the fog lights now provide more illumination. The problem has been traced to burned/discolored plastic reflector bowls on both sides with the passenger side being slightly worse. After research it appears this problem is wide spread in zkw headlights. There are several reports here and it appears BMW also realized the problem and had zkw switch to metal reflector bowls on newer models yet offer no solution other than buy complete headlight assembly's to the tune of $1200 a side. Might a possible recall motivate BMW to at least offer the individual part. I understand the vehicle is almost 13 years old but to treat a blatant safety issue like this is ridiculous. Nhtsa please help solve this safety related problem.
My car was having an oil leak when I sent my car to get check they found out the bolts are broken which I did my research and I found out is a manufactures defect, because this bolts are place no to be taken off. This leakage has my car going crazzzy when I wash my car and I turn my fog lights on all the lights on my dash go on my engine goes off and smells like is about to burn this is a serious problem.
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Tail Light Switch problems | |
Exterior Lighting problems | |
Headlights problems | |
Turn Signal problems | |
Brake Light problems | |
Tail Light problems | |
Fog Light Switch problems | |
Hazard Flashing Warning Light problems | |
Headlight Switch problems |