Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2007 BMW 3 Series

Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2007 BMW 3 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of BMW 3 Series


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2007 BMW 3 Series

The Headlights problem

Wiring insulation cracking degrading leaving exposed bare wiring causing shorts and possible fire in headlight wiring harnesses, wires are stationary do not move. Insulation is craked and falling off wires. Noticed failure during bulb replacement.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Insulation failed on wiring inside headlamp assembly, crumbling off and creating multiple exposed bare copper wiring. Discovered during lamp replacement procedure Nov 21, 2015. I overlaid all accessible wires with electrical tape in hopes to prevent a short and fire.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

Passenger turn signal bulb was thought to be out. Brought to local BMW dealer and had them tell me I need a whole headlight since the turn signal burned inside.   Read details...


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