Bugs INSIDE rear tailight!

f10inSD · 05-13-2014, 03:25 AM

So I'm doing a few things around the garage... I glance over at my F10 and notice two dead bugs inside my left rear taillight. They are stuck inside the lower part of the inner light on the trunk.

Has anyone ever encountered this?! Wouldn't it make sense that water would be able to get inside too?

Im confused!!!!!!

AP · 05-13-2014, 02:28 PM

I thought I saw someone else post a similar thread including pictures. Couldn't find it though.

ezmaass · 05-13-2014, 08:03 PM

I'd check to see that the tail light assembly is fully sealed. I haven't had the F10 long, but I do know on previous BMWs that the assembly came apart from inside the trunk to access the bulbs and such. Once apart, one of my previous BMWs always suffered from a semi-loose assembly. Although I never had a problem with bugs getting in them, I could clearly imagine enough leeway for it to occur.

On a related note, I'd also check to make sure you don't have a bug problem.

One is odd, two might concern me, and anything more than two would start to look damning. What kind of bugs were they? I know some folks who had a Volvo that ended up becoming home to a colony of Ants - made their home in a water seepage drain on the car and found their way into the cabin. Just as bugs can invade a house, I guess they can do the same with a car... albeit more rare.

f10inSD · 05-14-2014, 03:10 AM

Thanks for the replies.

The bugs were like 2 small winged things. Haha im not too sure what they were!

f10inSD · 05-14-2014, 03:28 PM

UPDATE: I just got back from the dealership… after my SA and the shop foreman looked at the light they said its covered and they will replace.

NOW my question is: Will the portion that is being replaced (driver side inner light on the trunk) be brighter than the rest of the lights? Im thinking no since they are LED?

Anyone ever replaced a single section of an F10 rear light housing?

ezmaass · 05-15-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by f10inSD

UPDATE: I just got back from the dealership… after my SA and the shop foreman looked at the light they said its covered and they will replace.

NOW my question is: Will the portion that is being replaced (driver side inner light on the trunk) be brighter than the rest of the lights? Im thinking no since they are LED?

Anyone ever replaced a single section of an F10 rear light housing?

I think it'll be fine... the LEDs should be pretty consistent.

shikbas · 05-16-2014, 10:10 AM

One time i had a nest of unknown creature in my air intake

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ezmaass Lieutenant Colonel 370 Rep 1,698 Posts Drives: '17 650xi GC / '15 Audi R8 V10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I'd check to see that the tail light assembly is fully sealed. I haven't had the F10 long, but I do know on previous BMWs that the assembly came apart from inside the trunk to access the bulbs and such. Once apart, one of my previous BMWs always suffered from a semi-loose assembly. Although I never had a problem with bugs getting in them, I could clearly imagine enough leeway for it to occur. On a related note, I'd also check to make sure you don't have a bug problem. One is odd, two might concern me, and anything more than two would start to look damning. What kind of bugs were they? I know some folks who had a Volvo that ended up becoming home to a colony of Ants - made their home in a water seepage drain on the car and found their way into the cabin. Just as bugs can invade a house, I guess they can do the same with a car... albeit more rare. __________________ 2017 BMW 650xi Gran Coupe \| MSport \| Exec Package \| Driver Assist Plus \| ACC Stop & Go \| Adaptive Drive \| B&O \| Night Vision \| Cold Weather \| Active Seats 2015 Audi R8 V10 \| Brilliant Red on Black \| S-Tronic \| Carbon Sideblades \| Carbon Trim \| Full Leather \| Sport Exhaust \| Illuminated Doorsills \| I-Pod \| Contrast Stitching Previous: '14 550xi, '07 335i, '01 325i
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f10inSD Private First Class 28 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2013 535i M-Sport Space Grey Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies. The bugs were like 2 small winged things. Haha im not too sure what they were!
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f10inSD Private First Class 28 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2013 535i M-Sport Space Grey Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	UPDATE: I just got back from the dealership… after my SA and the shop foreman looked at the light they said its covered and they will replace. NOW my question is: Will the portion that is being replaced (driver side inner light on the trunk) be brighter than the rest of the lights? Im thinking no since they are LED? Anyone ever replaced a single section of an F10 rear light housing?
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