Ken_Lion Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Howdy, Folks I need assistance identifying a problem, if anybody can. No matter how many BMWs I've owned over the years, I've never seen anything like this. When I turned the light switch to zero (off) on the automobile I bought in Ireland yesterday, the side lights did some strange things. Side lights are supposed to be off after setting to 0, but the OS light keeps on (slightly dimmed, but on) while the NS light (on the left) doesn't work, prompting a fault warning on the dashboard; however, when set to side lights only, both lights come on. There's obviously a problem, but I have no clue where it may have arisen. I'd much appreciate it if you could provide a hand. It's ridiculous, and I don't see why there's a warning when the dial is set to 0. Surely if there was a problem with the wiring, it would become apparent when I turned on the lights. However, when I switch to the side lights, they begin to illuminate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torque2me Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Do you think it's a parking lot light? Possibly extremely ancient Mazdas have this problem if the indicator was left on after turning off the engine. Which automobile you have in mind might help restrict the field... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Lion Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 I appreciate you pointing me in the correct direction, and I really hope you're right about this since it's driving me absolutely crazy. I promise to respond, Mate Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Lion Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 It's such a strange defect, I've had bimmers for a long time and never encountered anything like it; I may have to take the car to the main dealer. Any suggestions are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doncaster34 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 How old is the vehicle, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbury.brook Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Make sure you check the backlight bulbs in your x5. My X5 was acting funny at first, but it turned out to be because of a faulty light bulb. I didn't know till I replaced my defective rear light with a used one and examined its bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Lion Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 It's a 2014 BMW 2 Series M Sport 220D, and hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Lion Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 Someone had installed a sidelight bulb without the metal holder piece that fits in the black plug, which was the source of the issue. Someone used a regular bulb that didn't have the metal attachment. In other words, the problem has been solved. I now face a fresh challenge. The light bulb, without its metal cap, has dropped into the headlamp. It was obviously placed there to give the impression that a light bulb was within. Since I only recently purchased it. On Saturdays like today, I've been using YouTube to learn how to change a headlight bulb: I have to remove the little door from the wheel well. So let it all hang out. I can't because I have a disability.A light buildup in the headlight requires a £200 repair at the workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doncaster34 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Is the light bulb at fault for the lamp's malfunction? If not, I may simply leave it till the next time I take the vehicle in for maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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