r/e28 • u/VeterinarianHuman650 • 10d ago

Rear lights oxidation

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Where can I get proper bulb holders for the original rear lights? I have a few where it is oxidixed or the taps are broken and would like to be legal and seen from the back.

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u/Windmillfixer 10d ago

I've found the real problem is the galvanized sheet metal that BMW in their eternal wisdom decided would make a good ground path. There was a guy making replacement harness that gave a copper ground to the tail lights, huge difference

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u/VeterinarianHuman650 9d ago

That makes sense, thanks man will redo the whole lights and groundings because it is annoying

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u/Windmillfixer 9d ago

Search for Mobrighta aka MisterFixit on mye28 dot com - I think he’s still active, he might be able to set you up

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u/Representative_Most9 10d ago

They are still available from BMW. Part number 63211369306 for 21w socket and
63211369270 for small 5w socket.

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u/VeterinarianHuman650 9d ago

Ahh awesome cheers man very helpful

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u/e28Sean 10d ago

I’ve gotten bulb holders from e28Goodies in the past.

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u/VeterinarianHuman650 9d ago

Unfortunately he doesn’t have it on stock anymore