Similar for the e46 e39.
Bmw e90 number plate lights not working.
I will be showing you how to change the number plate lights on most bmws most e series cars are the same and i do know the e39 is the same and we will be fit.
You can see this on the right hand side of the car it will look like a black rubber concertina d tube.
Take the bulb back out and clean inside the bulb holder there may be some corrosion or other debris in there.
Each of the rear number plate lights have a separate feed for power believe it or not.
A common problem on lots of generations of bmw models is the phenomenon of cracked wires in the loom.
Number plate lights not working.
All the lights are working on the car except some in the boot lid section.
The problem here is most likely a cracked wire going in to the boot lid.
I waited almost 3 months for these to ship from taiwan.
Posted on nov 28 2008.
Both number plate lights work.
E90 e60 reverse lights or number plate lights not working.
On the off side unit no bulbs are working for side reverse or fog.
The near side unit left hand side light and fog light work ok but no reverse light.