Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2002 BMW 3 Series

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2002 BMW 3 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the tail light switch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of BMW 3 Series

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tail Light Switch problems
2
Exterior Lighting problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2002 BMW 3 Series

The Tail Light Switch problem

Tail light, brake light and turn signal on passenger side of the vehicle has repeatedly failed. Bulbs and wires have been changed repeatedly, however these changes have not solved the issue. Far too many experiences where collisions have almost occurred due to the failed rear exterior lamps.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

The report is in response to not being included in a recall of the rear taillight assembly. Some vehicles seem to be excluded for no reason from the recall and replacement of faulty wiring. Nhtsa campaign id # 11v438000.   Read details...


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