Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2008 BMW 5 Series

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2008 BMW 5 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the tail light switch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (three problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of BMW 5 Series


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2008 BMW 5 Series

The Tail Light Switch problem

The rear back-up lamp outage warning light came on my dashboard. I attempted to replace the bulb and saw that the wiring harness had been burnt around the brown wire. I searched online and saw that this has happened many times to other with the same yr make and model vehicle.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Just bought a used 2008 528i (e60) w/94k miles, in otherwise perfect condition. Went to change the angel eyes from drab yellow to lux led's. Noticed bare wires on both sides of the bulb connectors, on both sides of the car. Tried to use electrical tape, just made more bare wire.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Fraud activity possible clone refinanced identity theft remote access was put on unauthorized threat safety for owner. Two loan start dates one in repo   Read details...


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