2012 Mini Cooper S R56 Rear Tail Light Fix

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

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3 жыл бұрын

This is how I fixed the rear tail lights on my 2012 Mini Cooper S R56. I was getting an error indication light and chime in the car notifying me of the problem. The brake lights were not working and the bulb housing was difficult to remove. The Mini dealer told me the inside of the light had melted and needed to be replaced at $200 per tail light ($400 total).
You can do it yourself with a screwdriver, TORX T20 bit, some pliers, sandpaper, razor blade, and a little patience. All done, taking my time, in under an hour.
NOTE: There are some plastic tabs on the top and bottom of the taillight housing that make it difficult to remove the light from the car. Open the trunk, reach inside the side access panels and you can move the tabs to let the light out.

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@lousmaldino5942 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jeffdowning4877 3 жыл бұрын

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....

@JerryMotorsport 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@freeman1086 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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?

@MiniDan-lz8ij

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

@alanllewelynthomas343 Жыл бұрын

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.

@richardlittle6429 Жыл бұрын

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,