Changing Signal Bulbs

[Jay Frem]

Seems front bulbs burnt out in my 325 CI....the signal blink on the rear and side but not the front.

Where could the bulbs be sourced ? Any tips on how to replace them ?
Could it be a fuse rather the bulbs ?

Thanks

 

[codex57]

Could be fuse, but likely a bulb. My bulb burned out. It's no biggie. You can get them at the dealer, any auto parts store, etc. Very easy to source. Very easy to swap them out too. Instructions should even be in your manual. Tools can be found in the tool kit in your trunk.

 

[Detrich]

it could also be the blinker socket that's going bad... i had to have my left signal blinker socket & bulb replaced several years ago, because it kept burning out bulbs. turns out, the socket contact point melted and was also melting those on the bulbs. i think the socket was $15 at the dealer. (i bought an extra one just in case of future burn outs, as this car eats sockets & bulbs for lunch.)

pop the hood & locate the hole just above the blinker housing, insert a large flat head screw driver into hole (flat side parallel to the bumper) & push down to release the blinker housing clip (it pops right out), unscrew the socket, remove the socket (plastic clip releases), put in the new one & a new bulb, and then put everything back.

 

[Jay Frem]

Thanks a lot.....

Actually my car is at the dealership now for the troubleshoot of the one month old pending problem of " Mixture Too Rich " ....that is the third time the dealership works on it. What a shame really....I just go there b/c of the warranty...they provided me with a 2006 X3 as a loaner car to drive but i miss my convertible CI