2012 Mini Cooper S R56 Rear Tail Light Fix - Bulbs Not Working

[@andrewnelson290]

Brilliant, I had recently lost all nearside rear lights. Through your video, found I had three melted bulb holders and all four brake/rears had corroded. This is a 2007 R56/57 cluster, which looks slightly different to yours but as susceptible to this issue. Prised out bulb holders, cleaned up elements and cut away melted plastic, rehoused and it was a complete success, that includes long term weak lights revived, because of the improved connections. Also lost the rear light error code I have had for 3/4 years. Corrosion = Resistance = Heat so there is another video about too with a suggestion of how to avoid a reoccurrence of corrosion, using dielectric grease. Massive thanks again

[@lousmaldino5942]

Thanks so much for this video, I have been so frustrated trying to figure out why my lights were not working properly on my 2010 Mini Cooper S R57, I had felt the connectors were getting hot, but I hadn't taken the light housing off. You saved me a few hundred bucks because I had given up hope and was going to take it to a shop.

[@jymnedwards]

So glad it was a good fix for you!

[@alanllewelynthomas343]

Thanks for this. I had exactly the same problem with the upper brake light on my mini. You have saved me a small fortune, as the alternative would have been a replacement back- plate from a main dealer.

[@jymnedwards]

Nice! So glad it worked for you. Mine have continued to work ever since I cleaned them up. Thanks for the feedback!

[@freeman1086]

This was exactly what was wrong with my 2011 r56. Fixed the issue perfectly in about 1/2 hour. Thank you, Sir.

[@jymnedwards]

My pleasure and thanks for coming back and letting me know!

[@richardlittle6429]

Many thanks. Exact same issue on upper right brake light - took 5 mins. & appreciate not paying the ransom and sending perfectly good stuff to the landfill. Cheers,

[@jymnedwards]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@JerryMotorsport]

My R56 has just melted off the bulb holder tabs for the second time in about a year on the same brake light. Thanks for your video which got me thinking the problem is further inside the light unit and needs addressing as well as replacing the burnt out holder.

[@precool]

🤔 Think Mini should make a little improvement here eh? Great fix though. Exactly what I was looking for. (After striking out at two junkyards today) Got a fun project for tomorrow.

[@swet_1997]

Thank you very much, this helped for me also, now the upper brake/position light is working again!

[@jymnedwards]

@@swet_1997 So glad it helped!

[@leehodgkinson8588]

Thanks for the advice. Going through a similar problem myself at the minute.

[@jymnedwards]

@@leehodgkinson8588 Glad to help! Frustrating how they get hot and cause these problems. Good luck

[@Shaneod3]

Thanks so much dude you’ve just fixed my lights I’m so happy

[@jymnedwards]

Glad it helped!

[@forbes3697]

Thank you so much. Never ceases to amaze me how much you can find on KZbin, fighting the good fight!! 👊🏻

[@jymnedwards]

👊

[@pattimyers1978]

Wow! I’ve been chasing that same problem! Thank you for the great video👍🏻 now to go remove the tail light housing and clean it up🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ProMachinist]

Nicely done and perfectly narrated. I did exactly as you mentioned and now all works perfect. Thanks Jymn.. Andy ~

[@jymnedwards]

You’re welcome! Glad it worked for you

[@tm5346]

Thank for letting us know my side light melted idk why after all these years

[@jymnedwards]

Glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know 👍

[@johnmcclintock988]

Thanks for posting this. This was exactly the problem I had. Your video was a big help.

[@jymnedwards]

So glad to hear!

[@jeffdowning4877]

You can remove the panel that the lights mount on (the one you are working on) simply by reaching inside the little storage area behind the taillights inside the car, and pushing down on the tab that you can see on the top of that panel. No need to remove the taillight lenses, etc....

[@johnmc7596]

No, you can't. Those clips help hold the whole unit in the body of the car. The bulb assembly is held in place by a series of little clips around the shell of the unit ( as he shows in the video).

[@luissantos1079]

Thank you! I have 2012 Mini Base convertible (R57) with same issue on one of the bulb holders.

[@Hans007O]

I just got the same on my R56 of 2014! Thanks a lot.

[@jymnedwards]

Glad it worked out for you. You’re welcome!

[@precool]

Jymn, thanks it worked. It was kind of a mess on mine too. The board must have warped a bit from the heat. That made it really hard to guide the socket back in. Did your cleanup routine, the light works and no more bloody ⚠️ on the dash! Thanks again.

[@jymnedwards]

Nice work! Thank you for the feedback

[@amritgurung3027]

Thank you for making this video, i had the same problem and fixed it. Many thanks, keep up the good work.

[@jymnedwards]

Right on!

[@reptilesandmore5772]

I fixed my light thanks to your video so thank you 🙏 I appreciate it 👍

[@precool]

Awesome! Doing it tomorrow morning. Thanks so much!

[@LisaCapri13]

Dude thank you so much. Tried this today and it worked for me. 🙏🏽

[@jymnedwards]

So glad! Way to go 👍

[@precool]

Same exact thing for me. Top bulb.

[@neal7329]

Had same issue, thanks for video save alot of hassle

[@jymnedwards]

Glad it helped!

[@Isaac-iv3sj]

Nice video, but my question is, why does it get so hot to the point of melting the plastic. What's causing the heat biuld up.

[@jymnedwards]

@@Isaac-iv3sj Good question. I’d like to know that myself.

[@justblairthompson]

It's going to be the corrosion and or dirty contacts. The point of contact should pass the electricity with no resistance, and therefore no heat. But as either dirt or corrosion builds up at the contact point, the resistance grows and more heat is created.

[@hichamdesoki2766]

Hello thanks for the tutorial great job! There are 3 bulbs one for the brake light one for the turn signal but the 3rd one is for what ?

[@jymnedwards]

The top and bottom bulbs are both brake lights. Thanks for the comment

[@hardybobh2729]

exactly what was wrong with my r55 clubman. thanks jymn.

[@jymnedwards]

Glad you were able to get it figured out and thanks for the feedback!

[@jasoncrandell2467]

Just wanted to say thank you, it worked. My top and bottom. U rule

[@jymnedwards]

Thank you for letting me know! So glad it is working now

[@jasoncrandell2467]

@@jymnedwards saved me 200 bucks . Sweetness

[@pumpkinspice6118]

Top man! Exactly my issue. Thank you very much!

[@jymnedwards]

Glad it helped!

[@RayTurner-w5b]

Worked a treat thanks

[@jymnedwards]

@@RayTurner-w5b So glad to hear! You’re welcome

[@sirmanni4534]

I have a left turn signal + brake light + reverse light 💡 malfunction on my 2015 F56 mini hardtop. The mechanic told me that the pin was burnt out and it cost $259 to replace. Is that a fair price?

[@falconarcadegaming5510]

Are those small circuit board led's red or white?

[@TreyKing63]

Nice explanation thanks!

[@jymnedwards]

My pleasure. Thanks for the feedback

[@jordanfriedman6604]

Any advice on how to remove the plastic panel I’m having trouble ? Please help

[@lisakoenig21]

Awesome vid! Thx. Gonna try that with mine (dealer said same thing).

[@markoludlow3514]

This is great

[@jymnedwards]

So glad it was helpful!

[@ricardocerquedag554]

Ya cambié los bulbos pero en el tablero me sigue marcando que hago ayuda porfavor

[@jymnedwards]

Sorry, I do not speak Spanish. Here is how your message is translating for me: “I already changed the bulbs but on the board it keeps showing me that I am doing help please” I’d love to try and help, just need to know what problem you are experiencing. Thanks! ----- en español: Lo siento, no hablo español. Así es como su mensaje se está traduciendo para mí: “Ya cambié las bombillas pero en el tablero me sigue mostrando que estoy haciendo ayuda por favor” Me encantaría tratar de ayudar, solo necesito saber qué problema está experimentando. ¡Gracias!

[@MiniDan-lz8ij]

My top bulb wasn't working I fiddled with it then both top and bottom work then bottom stopped working