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Posted by Bob on August 19, 2001 at 19:49:44:

In Reply to: Re: TO JOHN @ BEKKERS (problem with upgraded tail posted by DL on August 19, 2001 at 17:05:48:

The new sockets themselves do not fit. Also the lightbulbs "pins" are slightly different. I was able to use one of the old lamps lights, but not the brake light because of the pin difference.



This may seem pretty obvious, but check the third brake light bulb on the deck. Sometimes when the filament is weak or near its end, it will cause the error message. Also, use the bulbs that were in your old lenses, if your using bulbs that came with the new lenses.

John, I don't have your email address anymore so am posting here. My new clear/red tail lamps for my 1998 740i are causing check brake light error messages now. The lamps all appear to be working fine, but the check brake light won't go away. I did remove the bulb holders and replaced them and the error went away for a short while but then reappeared. Any ideas? Suggestions?





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