Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.
55 plate e53
55 plate e53
Morning all!!! I've just bought a 55 plate x5 e53. My indicator light on the dash flashes like mad when turning right. I've changed the bulb as I thought it was that. Nope. Swapped left to right. Works fine on left...... so not bulb holder. Anyone had similar or is this a common fault with the light unit??? Tganks
Re: 55 plate e53
Checked all 3 bulbs? Front/Rear/Side Repeater?
Could be bad wiring a little further back if the holder is OK.
Could be bad wiring a little further back if the holder is OK.
Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.
Re: 55 plate e53
Yes. Front and repeater working fine. That's what had me baffled. Just thought.... bulb.
Re: 55 plate e53
I was going to mention try swapping all the bulbs from one side to the other, maybe one is an LED, so not getting enough resistance on one side, but enough to not trigger the bulb out warning ( or that's been turned off )
2011 Kia Sorento KX3 2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
-
- Member
- Posts: 343
- Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2016 9:47 am
- Location: Plymouth
Re: 55 plate e53
So is it just the indicator on the dash going nuts or are the side lights flashing at the same speed?
2005 X5 3.0d Sport
Mods: Engine Re-Map, LED Angel Eyes, HID Upgrade, Cobra Quad Tip Exhaust, Pioneer Head Unit, E70 rear wiper and a new Gearbox :'(
Mods: Engine Re-Map, LED Angel Eyes, HID Upgrade, Cobra Quad Tip Exhaust, Pioneer Head Unit, E70 rear wiper and a new Gearbox :'(
Re: 55 plate e53
No indication from the actual unit on the rear right. Left all working fine. Dash light flashing ok when I indicate left. Just going nuts when I indicate right!!!
Re: 55 plate e53
Rear light units are known to go bad due to water ingress. You may have to remove it to have a careful look at the wiring and connector at that end. It could be in the plug that connects the car to the light unit itself.
Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.
Re: 55 plate e53
Thanks all. I'll remove it and keep you informed
Re: 55 plate e53
Removed today. All connections cleaned with wire wool. ...... working fine!