Front right signal light is not working?

2008 BMW X5
186,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TADAYYON1
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I have replaced the bulb, But not successful. What can cause that problem? I checked the socket, it was fine. Footwell module have some faulty message, but it is not related to signal light, All lights such interior/exterior are working fine except that front right signal light.
Apr 24, 2023 at 10:25 AM
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The blinker signal for all blinker lights comes from the footwell module. I would check the fuses here is a guide to help you and the blinker wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works. If the fuses are okay, please check the ground of the bulb socket. This guide can help. The first wiring diagrams will show you which fuses to check.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/turn-signals-not-working-blinker

If the ground is good, I would replace the footwell module. I have left instructions for that as well; you can get a preprogrammed unit by searching Google or Ebay. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.


Apr 24, 2023 at 5:33 PM
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