2002 BMW 3 Series Logo
Posted on Jan 15, 2010

2002 BMW325i, on the dash, warning light indicating bad bulb

In my 2002 BMW325i I have a dash warning light indicating the turn signal light bulb on the back passenger side is bad. However it is not the light bulb since I've replaced it already. It must be the sensor. Where does that sensor reside?

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

  • Contributor 13 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 23, 2010
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Joined: Jan 23, 2010
Answers
13
Questions
1
Helped
9158
Points
18

There is no sensor. The lamp module monitors bulbs. Check the connector on the rear bulb carrier. The ground wires like to corrode and melt the plastic.

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
2answers

07 Impala rear driver side brake light and turn signal does not work, but when I checked the bulb it was working just not when I press the brake. The left turn signal on the dash also blinks rapidly.

Sounds like a possible bad ground connection.
Make sure the contacts for the bulb are clean.
Make sure the cround connection is not corroded.
0helpful
1answer

The dash board lights and internal lights on my 2002 Toyota Echo did not turn on while driving home tonight. Also, the left side turn signal is flashing rapidly. Is this a blown fuse and wear is it?

The first thing to do for your dash lights is to verify the fuses, if ok check your lights dimmer next. Sometimes, dimmers fail to provide good contact due to wear or poor filament contact. Otherwise, there is a poor connection somewhere.
Usually, a rapidly blinking turn signal is due to a burnt bulb on the side in question or a bad ground connection either in the front or the back of the vehicle. Turn the left signal on and check if front and back turn lights are on and working if one doesn't work check the bulb. If it is poorly lit and not blinking check the socket and ground connection.
Hope this helps you!
Fernie
0helpful
1answer

Turn signals and hazards are not functioning

Check the bulbs the dash lights will still come on even if the bulbs are blown. A good way to tell does the lights stay own are do they flash ?
0helpful
2answers

Tail lights not working

ck fuse for rear taillights tis under the dash lower left of steering wheel. or if you still have the manual look in there under fuses.
also look for a bad ground but i doubt that.. if it's both rear out.
fast flashing well here's a chart with all sorts of info.
Problem What To Do Turn signals light, but do not flash Replace the flasher No turn signals light on either side Check the fuse. Replace if defective.
Check the flasher by substitution.
Check for open circuit, short circuit or poor ground. Both turn signals on one side don't work Check for bad bulbs.
Check for bad ground In both housings. One turn signal light on one side doesn't work Check and/or replace bulb.
Check for corrosion in socket. Clean contacts.
Check for poor ground at socket. Turn signal flashes too fast or too slow Check any bulb on the side flashing too fast. A heavy-duty bulb is probably installed In place of a regular bulb
Check the bulb flashing too slow. A standard bulb was probably installed in place of a heavy-duty bulb
Check for loose connections or corrosion at the bulb socket Indicator lights don't work in either direction Check If the turn signals are working
Check the dash indicator lights
Check the flasher by substitution One Indicator light doesn't light On systems with 1 dash indicator:
- See if the lights work on the same side. Often the filaments have been reversed In systems combining stoplights with taillights and turn signals
- Check the flasher by substitution On systems with 2 Indicators:
- Check the bulbs on the same side
- Check the indicator light bulb
- Check the flasher by substitution
hope this helps. may want to print for future reference. :)
hope this helps.
2helpful
5answers

2000 taurus left turn signal flashes rapidly and the left rear turn signal lamp does not work. Does ford have burned out bulb sense circuit that would give this indication? The right side flashes normally.

Yes - the fast flashing is a warning that a bulb is burned out. Change the bulb (be careful to put it in the same as the old one as it probably is 2 bulbs in one , parking and turn/stop) and you should be fine.
0helpful
1answer

Turn on lights and instrument panel will not light but the turn signal indicators stay lit. when it first started this was a intermitting problem. now the signal lights stay on and the instrument light...

When signal lights stay on at indicators there's usually bad bulbs or the headlight switch is no good it's a self warning in the system check the bulbs for good elements if okay I'm pretty sure that the headlight switch is n / g
0helpful
1answer

Drivers side brake light and horn won't work,,is it the multi function switch? 1999 chev blazer 4x4 . if so how much does a new one cost?

No there not connected, replace the brake light
1999 Chevrolet Blazer Auto Light Bulb Size Guide
Low Beam Headlight Bulb Size: 9006
High Beam Headlamp Light Bulb Size: 9005
Parking Light Bulb Size: 3157
Front Turn Signal Light Bulb Size: 3157
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Size: 3057
Tail Light Bulb Size: 3057
Stop Light Bulb Size: 3057
High Mount Stop Light Bulb Size: Assembly
Fog/Driving Light Bulb Size: 880 or 881
License Plate Light Bulb Size: 194
Back Up Light Bulb Size: 3156
Front Sidemarker Light Bulb Size: 194
Ash Tray Light Bulb Size: 161
Glove Box Light Bulb Size: 194
Map Light Bulb Size: 168 or 211-2
Step/Courtesy Light Bulb Size: 168 or 211-2
Trunk/Cargo Area Light Bulb Size: 211-2
Under Hood Light Bulb Size: 93
Instrument-General Light Bulb Size: 161 or 37 or PC194 or PC74
Check Engine Indicator Light Bulb Size: PC74
Hi-Beam Indicator Light Bulb Size: PC74
Seat Belt Indicator Light Bulb Size: PC194
Brake Warning Light Bulb Size: PC74
Automatic Transmission Indicator Light Bulb Size: 194
Directional Signal Indicator Light Bulb Size: PC74
As for the horn, inspect the fuse and relay and most common it would be a bad ground wire or worst a bad horn due to corrosion. Horn will be located in the drivers side fender.
Thank you for using fixya.

0helpful
1answer

No left turn signal

CHECK ALL BULBS, SOME HAVE A SLIGHT DARK SPOT ON THE BULB AND IS BAD AND FLASHER COULD ALSO BE BAD. CHECK THE FUSES TOO.
Not finding what you are looking for?

480 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top BMW Experts

vince

Level 3 Expert

2530 Answers

Steve Sweetleaf
Steve Sweetleaf

Level 3 Expert

1212 Answers

old marine
old marine

Level 3 Expert

2426 Answers

Are you a BMW Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...