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Rear Light Check Warning

brickie
in BMW X5 Series Forum

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Hi, i have a X5 D Sport on a 53 plate, keep getting the check rear brake/tail light warning coming on, but the lights are fine.

Anybody know if there is a sensor or what the problem is ?.

Thanks Brickie

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    Welcome to our community buddy,

    As Mr.Dave said, we welcome introductions in this thread but there is a designated X5 section full of X5 nuts who can help you.

    First thing that I would be doing is removing all the rear bulbs and checking that the connectors are not corroded. If there is any nasty green flaky stuff on the contacts, use a bit of Carb-cleaner and a flat head to remove. If this does not solve, it may be the bulb assembly panel that is faulty. Here is a guide I found for you to check it out yourself:

    http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/e53/BMW%20X5%20Tail%20Lamp%20Assembly%20Repair.pdf

    Regards,

    Daz

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    Hi Daz, Thanks very much for help and link to the guide

    Brickie.

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