arcon 3 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 i have a 2001 320i, the first time the right indicator is used after ignition, it blinks really fast for a few seconds, then goes back to normal. yep... its not exactly a major but its weird and if it was going to be a relatively cheap fix i'll get it done... anyone know what this could be...? all bulbs are working AFAIK... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Any chance its maybe had LED bulbs put in it?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Dying relay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Could be a water leak. Mine used to do this because the seals on the side indicators had perished. Would do it in the mornings after rain or condensation/dew. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcon 3 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Any chance its maybe had LED bulbs put in it?? nope, all genuine bulbs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcon 3 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Dying relay thanks for the info. where would be the best place to take it - BMW or auto-electrician...? i'm on the Shore. i have no idea what a relay is lol... roughly what would i expect to pay for it...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 Have you checked all bulbs are working properly? Will be something simple, just try replacing all the bulbs first, should be less than $10, its a process of elimination and that is a good place to start, make sure the fittings are clean also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 It's likely to be the earth connection in the rear tail light plug... a very common problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) It's likely to be the earth connection in the rear tail light plug... a very common problem +1 , Mine was the left hand side. Fixed it up and it resolved the issue. Edited November 6, 2013 by M-Spec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted November 6, 2013 thanks for the info. where would be the best place to take it - BMW or auto-electrician...? i'm on the Shore. i have no idea what a relay is lol... roughly what would i expect to pay for it...? If you can, take it to Glenn ^^^ at Botany Motor Worxx. Nice guy, knows his sh*t & won''t try and rip you off. If you're inclined to do so, follow Graham & Glenns advice. If not, take it to a workshop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcon 3 Report post Posted December 12, 2013 i took it to an auto electric who cleaned some connections & replaced all bulbs. its mostly fixed now (right indicator doesn't blink fast after every ignition), its rare but both left & right will still occasionaly blink fast, only in really hot weather... lol. its not a big deal but just curious as to what this could mean...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 12, 2013 i took it to an auto electric who cleaned some connections & replaced all bulbs. its mostly fixed now (right indicator doesn't blink fast after every ignition), its rare but both left & right will still occasionaly blink fast, only in really hot weather... lol. its not a big deal but just curious as to what this could mean...? As I said before.... tail light earths Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcon 3 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 As I said before.... tail light earths sorry for late reply have been away for a while - specifically what does the repair involve..? i had Ace auto electrical look at it, i'm sure i mentioned the earths... they replaced all bulbs and cleaned some connections but i still have the problem. i feel the only way to fix this is to tell someone specifically what they need to replace (which wires, sockets etc) otherwise it seems ppl who have no experience with beamers don't know what to do with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Mine does this also... Will be checking the rear earths. Cheers Glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 or we need some of this... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 its pretty black and white what needs to be done from where i am sitting sounds like you need to take it to Glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
