E46 Loose turnsignal

johnny528 · 10-09-2012, 03:24 PM

Hey Guys,

I decided yesterday to clean the inside of my headlights. Everything came out great but the driver side smoked turnsignal wont go in all the way. The clip is not broken and goes in perfectly. The passenger side is nice and snug. Ive tried pushing so hard and it just sticks out and i could even pull it out with my hand without much effort. Whats the issue i dont believe anything is broken.

Thanks

johnny528 · 10-09-2012, 03:39 PM

Here are some pics.

Mango · 10-09-2012, 03:47 PM

going to need more pics. try opening the screw more?

johnny528 · 10-09-2012, 04:06 PM

What screw? The one with the clip? As I was observing it looks as if the turn signal goes over the headlight a tiny bit. This really bothers me and I'm afraid of hitting a pothole and losing the turn signal.

Mango · 10-09-2012, 04:08 PM

Yeah I'm thinking yours is the same as facelifted models. The screw you see inside the hole of the fender. the one you unscrew to remove the corner light. Maybe open it up more so the corner light bracket goes in between it. if the screw is too tight, it might not line up correctly. of course this is hard to describe without seeing the car. try taking a wide shot showing more of the area. use flash

Brinkley · 10-09-2012, 04:13 PM

It's not the same as face lifted models. Pre face lift ones just sort of snap in. I had a similar problem awhile back that was resolved by a new corner

johnny528 · 10-09-2012, 04:24 PM

I have pre facelift which is non screw but clip. I really wanna fix tihs

and i dont wanna buy a new turnsignal.

johnny528 · 10-09-2012, 04:25 PM

Any other Solutions?

///MPR77 · 10-09-2012, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny528

Any other Solutions?

As Mango was saying, loosen the 8mm mounting screws, which will allow you to pull the whole headlight out just a bit, then attach corner lenses, and tighten the headlights with corners attached.

This is what i have to do, but i have LED turn signals, so i dont have to.get in there too often.

2002GreenBMW · 10-09-2012, 04:30 PM

I am having the same problem man, it's because the clip on the back of these aftermarket lights aren't made very well and so they don't engage properly. I have pushed so hard and finally my drivers side went in... However I ended up breaking the passenger side one ... This is my third pair. I have had luck with sealant but idk if you want to go that route..

johnny528 · 10-09-2012, 04:33 PM

I tried mangos solution no good. And I know doesn't it suck... I will probably leave the turn signal the way it is opposed to buying a new pair. Thanks for solutions more will be appreciated

///MPR77 · 10-09-2012, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny528

I tried mangos solution no good. And I know doesn't it suck... I will probably leave the turn signal the way it is opposed to buying a new pair. Thanks for solutions more will be appreciated

You tried pulling the headlights out a bit, and they still wouldn't attach?

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johnny528 · 10-09-2012, 04:36 PM

Ill try to pull further

johnny528 · 10-09-2012, 04:39 PM

It worked

love u all

///MPR77 · 10-09-2012, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny528

It worked

love u all

Sweet.

10-09-2012, 03:24 PM	#1
johnny528 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilton Posts: 63 My Ride: 2002 325Xi View My Garage	E46 Loose turnsignal Hey Guys, I decided yesterday to clean the inside of my headlights. Everything came out great but the driver side smoked turnsignal wont go in all the way. The clip is not broken and goes in perfectly. The passenger side is nice and snug. Ive tried pushing so hard and it just sticks out and i could even pull it out with my hand without much effort. Whats the issue i dont believe anything is broken. Thanks

10-09-2012, 03:39 PM	#2
johnny528 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilton Posts: 63 My Ride: 2002 325Xi View My Garage	Here are some pics. Attached Thumbnails

10-09-2012, 03:47 PM	#3
Mango Grand Superpatriot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,539 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	going to need more pics. try opening the screw more? __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

10-09-2012, 04:08 PM	#5
Mango Grand Superpatriot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,539 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	Yeah I'm thinking yours is the same as facelifted models. The screw you see inside the hole of the fender. the one you unscrew to remove the corner light. Maybe open it up more so the corner light bracket goes in between it. if the screw is too tight, it might not line up correctly. of course this is hard to describe without seeing the car. try taking a wide shot showing more of the area. use flash __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

10-09-2012, 04:13 PM	#6
Brinkley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: asheville NC Posts: 1,424 My Ride: 99 328i, 02 325ic View My Garage	It's not the same as face lifted models. Pre face lift ones just sort of snap in. I had a similar problem awhile back that was resolved by a new corner Last edited by Brinkley; 10-09-2012 at 04:17 PM.

10-09-2012, 04:06 PM	#4
johnny528 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilton Posts: 63 My Ride: 2002 325Xi View My Garage	What screw? The one with the clip? As I was observing it looks as if the turn signal goes over the headlight a tiny bit. This really bothers me and I'm afraid of hitting a pothole and losing the turn signal.

10-09-2012, 04:24 PM	#7
johnny528 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilton Posts: 63 My Ride: 2002 325Xi View My Garage	I have pre facelift which is non screw but clip. I really wanna fix tihs and i dont wanna buy a new turnsignal. Attached Thumbnails

10-09-2012, 04:25 PM	#8
johnny528 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilton Posts: 63 My Ride: 2002 325Xi View My Garage	Any other Solutions?

10-09-2012, 04:30 PM	#10
2002GreenBMW Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 103 My Ride: 2001 325xi View My Garage	I am having the same problem man, it's because the clip on the back of these aftermarket lights aren't made very well and so they don't engage properly. I have pushed so hard and finally my drivers side went in... However I ended up breaking the passenger side one ... This is my third pair. I have had luck with sealant but idk if you want to go that route..

10-09-2012, 04:33 PM	#11
johnny528 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilton Posts: 63 My Ride: 2002 325Xi View My Garage	I tried mangos solution no good. And I know doesn't it suck... I will probably leave the turn signal the way it is opposed to buying a new pair. Thanks for solutions more will be appreciated

10-09-2012, 04:36 PM	#13
johnny528 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilton Posts: 63 My Ride: 2002 325Xi View My Garage	Ill try to pull further

10-09-2012, 04:39 PM	#14
johnny528 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilton Posts: 63 My Ride: 2002 325Xi View My Garage	It worked love u all

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