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March 1, 2017 Service bulletin

?TAILLIGHT FLICKER WHEN TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVE . Taillight flickers when turn signal and brake...

BMW technical service bulletin B630916 for 2013-2017 BMW 535I, 2013-2017 BMW 550I and 2010-2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo and others.

Bulletin number
B630916
Component
Exterior lighting
Summary
?TAILLIGHT FLICKER WHEN TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVE . Taillight flickers when turn signal and brake light are active; see video in this link: tinyurl.com/zmr65st When the following preconditions occur simultaneously: Engine on (idle). Tail light active (switched on). Brake light active (through actuation of the brake pedal). Turn signal active (switched on). Current fluctuations reduce the voltage to the tail light.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints in the lights category.

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