$30 BMW X3 F25 rear LED fix - DIY

This video shows how to fix rear led lights on 2011 BMW X3 F25. To do that I used $30 board I purchased on ebay. There are plenty of those available out there.

[@fburns3]

Thank you so much for this video. You saved me so much money. I replaced one LED 2 years ago and the other one today. I so appreciate it!

[@Nicrobeeld]

I just repaired mine with your instruction video next to it on my iPad, flawless! Thanks a lot, Tom!

[@FelekPL]

Glad I could help. Please subscribe if you get a chance. More to come

[@maghoil]

Yep another very pleased guy, following your instructions made it a walk in the park, I did have the old boards soldered by an Auto electrician but lasted on one side less than 50 miles. bought four new boards and fitted them all in a couple of hours.

[@powdermik]

Roberto May were they all the same boards ?

[@ailarry350]

Just replaced mine with a module found on Amazon (14eur/16 USD). The light works fine now, thank you for sharing that video. I hope I will not have problems with the radio stations (as mentioned in a previous comment). If so, I will let you know.

[@thingssmall390]

I saved hundreds of dollars thanks to this video. Thanks a lot.

[@bohdanbashta1253]

Thank you very much for sharing! You have saved me hundreds of dollars and earned a subscriber!

[@ilafya]

You are the Man man You made my day Thank you.

[@sammileah]

Thank you!! You saved us $400!!

[@kuzuerhan]

Your instructions very helpful thank you very much. I changed my self.

[@armandeus]

A question: the brake lights function too? Thanks for your response

[@paulalexandruhara9294]

You can remove and put back new led board without cracking the plastic seal. No tools required just push plastic tiny legs by hand and it’ll squeeZe in nicely and secured like from factory

[@ropapa1447]

You make me save money about hundreds dollars Thank you so much From Korea...

[@jonttu48]

Million thanks. Worked out exactly as shown on video.

[@cristiangeorge820]

Hi, where can I find the same part for a 2017 X1 F48? Is it the same or is it different? Thanks

[@glidester32]

Thanks I just repaired mines!!!!

[@joebwahn3380]

These are on Amazon for $30 as well! Thanks for the video!

[@njco4life]

Do you have the part number

[@grafitti27trane]

Can i have a link please?

[@grafitti27trane]

@@joebwahn3380 thank you

[@vylevan3728]

My tail light doesn't have that red black cable, does anyone know where I can order that from .?

[@waynesmith4655]

I have the same issue with that inner ligh but the front fog light/parking light is also out however the fog light works.. Does that module also affect the front light as well? The rear bulbs are good and I've replaced the fog light bulb.

[@yonghongwang3038]

Thanks. Great help! Fixed mine.

[@FelekPL]

You're welcome!

[@kovacshuni]

Awesome. I'm ordering a module like that. Let's see if I can change it and save.

[@arcadiozumano3222]

Thankyou very much , I just repaired my BMW

[@FelekPL]

Glad I could help

[@mdang3662]

Hi Tom, My inner light X3 F25 it does not contain the module... So, the inner light does not light up. Help.

[@williampenn2468]

Really great video 👍💯👍

[@Tom-lf2ew]

After one of mine went out the 3 others were out within a month. I wish I replaced all 4 at the same time instead of having wasted my time resoldering a bad joint on the first broken one (that one broke again within a month also).

[@romantico902]

I need that cable to be able to connect the led light, my truck does not have it

[@mapizum]

Danke 🥰 für das Video 👍👌

[@marksdave]

Thanks Felek. Did you have to replace the LED module for the main taillight? Not just the hatch taillight. On the driver side both LEDs appear to be out on both lights.

[@FelekPL]

I believe I replaced both, its the same module. It's been a while

[@rohanb79]

I followed tour video thanks but in my case the PCB board was fine as the new one still didn’t make the lights work. So I need some guidance on the wire replacement that I suspect are bad going to the led bar. Any suggestions??

[@FelekPL]

Idk man... wires are PITA. You never know where it might got broken. Long process of tracing and testing

[@waynew5521]

whats the module # ??

[@johncaswell4703]

I have done this replacement with two boards from Amazon. Both boards caused interference on my FM radio reception. I only get about half the stations now. Not sure if it is radiated or conducted noise causing the problem. Has anybody else had and solved this problem? I reflowed the solder on the OEM board also, but the repair doesn't last.

[@FelekPL]

That's weird. I've done both lights with different boards, no issues

[@kumarasamyh]

Very helpful

[@WenTechOficial]

Thank you!

[@tkita86]

Hello, I have a BMW f45 (214d Active Tourer) with the same problem. I didn't find the chip for my BMW model at the ebay, so my question is, is this chip also compatible for the BMW f45? Thanks

[@FelekPL]

No idea, sorry. I am not associated with the companies making and selling them

[@noheminavarro9783]

Como no lo vi antes 😢 se tuvo que comprar la pieza completa, nos dijeron en la agencia que había que reponerla.

[@FelekPL]

Been there, done that

[@jiangasm]

hi sir, this kind of unit is good for both led?

[@FelekPL]

Yes it is

[@gm3353]

i have a 2012 28i and none of the lights has a control board no idea how the LED's are powered in it

[@FelekPL]

Maybe they are not led at all and the stripes do not lit up at all

[@chattepi]

very very helpful video. appreciate it so much. I bought the chip from Amazon easily available on Prime for $30 replaced both chips of my faulty tail lamps and saved $600 as quoted by BMW

[@FelekPL]

Glad I could help and save you some $

[@manishbodar7390]

Can u please provide the link of the product. And will it work with BMW 520D F10

[@grafitti27trane]

can I have the amazon link you got the parts from please?

[@chattepi]

Fabian Gt Rear LED light Repair REPLACEMENT Board Tail Light Led Chip For 2011 to 2015 BMW X3 F25 (valeo b003809.2 Replacement) www.amazon.com/dp/B07HWJMMQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eyJPEbCDYQMEA

[@grafitti27trane]

@@chattepi thank you

[@hexiaohong5870]

does the small board contain the LED? as I did not see you change the light bulb.

[@FelekPL]

No, its just an electrical board/module

[@farishadzic8141]

My bmw x3 f25 2012 doesnt have these led tracks. Is anyone know how can i to make these led tracks?

[@FelekPL]

It's a package/option ( Rear LED and front adjustable XEON lights). Not sure if you can just buy the LED lights and replace the old ones, the plugs may be different, but maybe there is adapter? I don't know.

[@ismailsarikaya1680]

I have the same problem on my BMW X1 e84 2012 model. But how do I know if it is this module that needs to be replaced, or if any bulbs/other wire connections is broken?

[@FelekPL]

Well, is the whole light not working or just LED part?

[@FelekPL]

And if you look for the module on ebay, it will say if it fits X1, my guess is they are the same. Or you can take the car to dealer and pay 150 for 1 hr of labor and 250 for new light

[@ismailsarikaya1680]

@@FelekPL The LEDs on the tail door is not working, like the one in your video, only on one side. But there is also a bulb inside it which is not working either. I tried to replace the bulb with new one, still not working. I wonder if there either is a short circuit, fuse problem, or the board. Do you know if they have separate fuses?

[@FelekPL]

@@ismailsarikaya1680 separate fuses for each side? I don't know. Any chance new bulb was bad? It may be wiring but it will be hard to find it, I would leave that as last thing to do.maybe swap modules with the other side?

[@Coco-Jambo0815]

Thanks !!!👍

[@robertgoldbecker6689]

It was pretty good right up until you used tape to secure the new board. Plus there are plenty of videos for fixing the board in lieu of buying a new one. You should watch those.

[@battlehrfred]

Excellentttt fix !! i have a 2013 x5 35i with the LED out, the board got wet and corroded, do you know where can i get a "board" for 2011--13, x5 35i E70 body ty

[@FelekPL]

Just search on e-bay

[@battlehrfred]

@@FelekPL Hi Felek, it is not listed on Ebay or Amazon for a 2013 e70 x5, 35i 3.0 litre turbo ty for response in advance

[@FelekPL]

@@battlehrfred You are correct, just looked for it myself. It looks like X5 does not use VALEO module. It must be different technology. Try taking the light out and see what it is and look for part numbers online.

[@battlehrfred]

@@FelekPL , UPDATE >>>no luck with a replacement Circuit board for 2013 bmw x5 35i,So. I ordered a complete aftermarket light assembly from MZ Orange china./Ebay. Its was installed 2 days ago. after 20 minutes of driving the "left 2 stage brakelight" came up on my dash panel and also on my radio/computer screen and it continues to pop up. All of the light bulbs and led bulbs are working just fine .I did check the China Bulb and its of different part number. I swapped it out for the oem BMW bulb from my old broken light and also the GE 1057 Bulb holder as it was surely not so sturdy as the OEM bulb holder,it works fine now and no codes or errors.

[@manishbodar7390]

Can u please provide the link of the product

[@FelekPL]

I do not sell or advertise this product. Look on ebay or amazon. I think someone posted link in comments below. The link I had is no nolger valid as the auction ended

[@yasserimad-eddinebessenouc5993]

Thanks sir

[@waynew5521]

cant find this module anywhere ??

[@FelekPL]

Search for "bmw f25 led valeo module "

[@mikeysantiago]

Hi Sir! What model is your X3?i have a 2011 X3 335i. Can you also send a link of the eBay seller for the module? Thanks so much! I appreciate it. 😊 great video sir.

[@FelekPL]

Mine is 2011 x3 35i as well and here is the link m.ebay.com/itm/For-2011-to-2015-BMW-X3-F25-rear-light-LED-driver-VALEO-replacement-Repair/222923038920?hash=item33e73fa0c8:g:DyUAAOSwXtNaVBlv

[@mikeysantiago]

Felek Thanks so much! ✌🏼

[@poweraides3475]

Is for x5

[@williampenn2468]

What year is this x3?

[@tomfelczynski689]

2011

[@redian2]

Hi could you please tell me what size is the nut you removed to release the light fitting thanks in advance.

[@FelekPL]

Sorry, don't remember what size thr nut was

[@redian2]

@@FelekPL ok Thanks for the video and feedback 👍🏼

[@waynew5521]

which seller on ebay?

[@Deadwronggg]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0827LZ42T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@TheAbust]

Can you paste the link from eBay?

[@FelekPL]

There were some links in the comments below but they may be not valid any more. You can get it on ebay, plenty of different manufacturers. Look for 'bmw x3 led valeo module'

[@Deadwronggg]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0827LZ42T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@bensmaal4011]

Hi, can anybody tell me how to buy this $30 board on Ebay? Is there a item Nr? Hope someone can help me out. I am from the Netherlands. Thanks

[@FelekPL]

There are many of those in ebay, some sending from Europe. Just search for 'bmw x3 f25 rear led module'

[@Knnk07]

You can buy it on eBay or directly from manufacturer here: en.hiperlights.ru/cat/diy/f25-drv

[@marcodv7662]

Sei grande grazie risparmio 500 euro 💶

[@charlesking3384]

BMW NEVER AGAIN