CC-ID-133moderate severityBody
Right Rear Light Failure
on 2021 BMW M8 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 · AWD
What this code means
The right rear tail light is not functioning correctly. This warning is raised by the vehicle's lighting control module monitoring bulb circuits.
Symptoms
- Warning message in instrument cluster
- Right rear light not illuminating
- Reduced visibility to following traffic
Common causes
- Blown tail light bulb
- Corroded bulb socket or connector
- Faulty LED module
- Wiring or ground fault
Diagnostic steps
- Inspect right rear light operation visually
- Check and replace bulb if needed
- Inspect socket and connector for corrosion
- Test circuit wiring and grounds with multimeter
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B0010
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