Tail Lights Filled with Water - Replacement Time

[Gunner 0]

Hi,

My taillights have been faulty for a while now but didn't have the cash to get some new ones. Im looking for some clear ones to match the rest of my car.

Seen these on trademe:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-315009871.htm

are these any good replacements? has anyone had problems with leaks with these ones?

[camera doctor 25]

If you are looking for cheap option, wht don't you take your factory ones out and run a bead of silicon along the top to stop the leaks, or perhaps BMW sell just the foam seal separately ?

[Gunner 0]

If you are looking for cheap option, wht don't you take your factory ones out and run a bead of silicon along the top to stop the leaks, or perhaps BMW sell just the foam seal separately ?

Oh forgot to mention the other problem, is that i broke one of the connections the other week trying to remove some of the water, basically when i removed the bulb the wire connecter broke although im not getting any taillight failure warnings on the obc. think i may fail my wof cause of this.

Edited September 2, 2010 by Brenton

[gouba 0]

Im sure you could get a good second hand pair from Brent/Ray. At least you know the quality will be up to scratch. Seal around with silicone for good measure and install

[sascha 17]

Doesnt help the connection problem, but I once had tail lights that filled up with water, just drilled a small hole in the bottom so it could drain out.

Good temp fix till you get new ones anyway

[leithcm 0]

Hi,

My taillights have been faulty for a while now but didn't have the cash to get some new ones. Im looking for some clear ones to match the rest of my car.

Seen these on trademe:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-315009871.htm

are these any good replacements? has anyone had problems with leaks with these ones?

I got clears from these people for my E36 coupe. They are good, but not quite as good as originals; Eurolight actually get them from an Aussie outfit called Carwear (www.carwear.com.au). They are delivered direct from Carwear to you - not via Eurolight. Have not had any water egress problems with these.

Edited September 3, 2010 by bikerchris