Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the...
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BMW 323I Lighting problems by year
8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 323I's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
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Control display that the electric circuit, license plate light, brake circuit, has failed. On my dashboard the following lights are on: airbag, check engine, brake pad wear, abs, and the asc+t lights are illuminated at all times. Nothing happened to my car, no wreck, no quick stops, I am an extremely cautious driver. All these things start to occur out of no where,
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323i. When the brake pedal was depressed at approximately 45 mph, the brake lamps failed to illuminate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake light sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 00v048000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 280,201.
The brake light switch fails which prevents the brake light to illuminate when the car is brake. Subsequently, cruise control cannot be disengaged by the brake anymore because of this problem. Instead when in cruise control with the brake the depressed the car speeds up compensating for the lost speed. This greatly increases the chance for a high speed crash because of the inability to disengage cruise control. *Tr
I am the original owner of a 1999 bmw 323i, purchased new and which today has a little more than 72,000 miles on it. 1. No specific event(s) other than normal driving conditions seem to lead up to the failure; 2. The failure is that the right rear tail light bulb repeatedly burns out, requiring replacement, a failure that has occurred at least twice each year over the last 11 years. The consequences are that I have been received warnings and/or citations, some costly, when I have been unable to have the bulb...
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immediately replaced. Other consequences of a financial nature include paying much more than I should have over the years to repeatedly have the bulb replaced. In addition, I have actually purchased this specific type of bulb, which I keep in my car in the event a repair shop doesn't have one on hand; and, 3. What was done to, temporarily (since, for the past 3 days, the bulb is burned out again), correct the failure: the tail light bulb has been replaced countless times over the years, at least twice a year, by different mechanics including those at the bmw dealership. I would like to add that in the last 11 years, not one of the other bulbs has ever needed to be replaced, and that where asked for "approximate incident date", I am listing this year's date rather than the first year I owned the car since this is the time of the report. *Tr
Dt: recall 00v048000, consumers vehicle not included in the recall due to vin although it dealt with the same problem. Consumer filed the following complaint recall campaign 00v048000 concerning brake lamp. Consumer complained of a brake lamp problem. When applying the brakes, the brake light in the interior of the vehicle illuminated, but only the rear right lamp illuminated when the brakes were applied. Owner contacted the manufacturer. However, this vehicle was not included in the current recall. Also,...
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warranty expired. Consumer contacted federal trade commission( ftc) and complaining of not getting any satisfaction from the manufacturer . Consumer wanted her vehicle to be included in this recall.*Ak
Recall campaign 00v048000 concerning brake lamp. Consumer complained of a brake lamp problem. When applying the brakes, the brake light in the interior of the vehicle illuminated, but only the rear right lamp illuminated when the brakes were applied. Owner contacted the manufacturer. However, this vehicle was not included in the current recall due to vin. Also, warranty expired. *Ak *jb *nm
I believe that carmax sold me a lemon. It is a 1999 bmw 323ci, was purchased used at the independence boulevard store on nov 28, 2003, with 57,097 miles. The purchase price was $21,420 including a $1,699 extended warranty for 3yrs/36000. Automobile warranty agreement number: 7106508410. *Ak since shortly after purchase, there have been excessive and expensive defects, including safety items. The car has broken down, failed to start, required towing, and the control panel flashes spurious warnings. Despite...
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the warranty, and despite my requests to carmax, critical repairs have not been performed. Safety defects still occur and are not being repaired by carmax (i.E. Current control panel warning for lights). Major mechanical items are not being performed under warranty (e.G. Transmission). This has all occurred in less than a year, and with less than 5,000 miles of my driving. Summary of repairs since purchase: 12/17/0357,561mi.Air bag light fault, seat belt, electrical & control panel 12/23/0457,694rear defroster, electrical, window replaced, worn brakes 06/04/0459,565horn replaced, fuses & electrical 9/10/0461,230clutch replaced, warning lights, control panel failure light intermittently comes on (has not been fixed) the car is currently unsafe to drive...Reference the control panel warning indicator that carmax cannot analyze nor repair. The history of safety problems include fuses, air bag, electrical system, and horn. Summary: I was sold a "lemon" and have an unsafe automobile. I require a safe car to drive, and I want to stop paying for repeated defects and breakdowns. Recommemded solution: I suggest that either: (a) the car be returned for a full refund, including reimbursement for the cost of all defects, or; (b) I be reimbursed for all defects and that the terms of the 30 day warranty be extended to november 29, 2006.
While driving headlights intermittently come on and off, and at times will not illuminate at all. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.*Ak
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