BRAKE LIGHT

BMW 740
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BMWMB
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One of the three brake lights will not work. The other two work fine. I have installed all new bulbs. I have moved bulb holder and bulb from a good light to the defective light. The problem is in just that one light. Does each light have an individual fuse for a 1998 BMW 740iL?

Even at 85,000 miles, the car is like new. The wiring looks to be in good condition? I am baffled.

The defective light is the left or drivers side brake light. Everything else on the car works.
Nov 2, 2007 at 9:49 PM
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is it the left, right or center light that is inoperative
Nov 3, 2007 at 6:29 AM
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it is possible that the tail light assembly is faulty. remove the affected taillight and inspect the contacts.
if they are not free of pitting and/or corrosion they will require replacement. 9/98 production is where the
cutoff is. if you purchase a replacement be sure to bring the vehicle id # with you. 9/98 is a production change and the parts from early and late production are not interchangeable.
Nov 3, 2007 at 8:28 PM
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