Bmw 2004 Tailgate lights

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Check the fuses.

BMW 3 Series E46 Fuses and Relay Diagrams

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Jan 17, 2023 - The main fuse box is located in the glove compartment. You will see two white latches (left and right) that need to be turned to open the fuse ...

Fuse and relay box diagram BMW 3 E46

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Fuse box diagram BMW 3 E46 ; 6. Reversing lamp/s relay ; F1. (30A) Ignition coils-320i with MS43/325i/330i ; F2. (30A) Engine control module (ECM), reversing lamp/ ...

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Hey I'm having the same problem with my BMW 320d 2005 car. Fuses, switches ,bulbs are all fine abd reversing lights still not working . Please help me out

Try and see what happens when you put it in REVERSE? There are many American Vehicles that the light only works when you are in Reverse to see what is behind you

You will have to check the circuit boards for power. Check fuses for parking lights too

check the wires near the hindge

Hi There. Im not sure where you are but this is the sequence for the UK< Hope it helps.
here are the 7 cable locations and pin numbers.
Pin 1 Yellow L/H Direction Indicator
Pin 2 Blue Rear Fog Lamps
Pin 3 White Earth Return
Pin 4 Green R/H Direction Indicator
Pin 5 Brown R/H Tail & No, Plate Light
Pin 6 Red Stop Lamps
Pin 7 Black L/H Tail & No, Plate Lights

I found the easiest way to locate the correct wires in the loom is to turn on the lights required and use a circuit tester and splice into the main loom where you have enough wire to play with. Try not to cut the loom as it only causes more problems with bad connections and joins.(
Good Luck

yes it sound like the fuse the fuse some time is the same a the ac fuse your fuse panel should tell you what fuse it is

Check the wires that come through the tailgate, constant flexing may cause a brakw in one of the wires also with all these stopping at the same time they probably share the same ground. If you apply a ground wire to the circuit and it works you must find where it is broken and repair it.

Have had this problem. Solve it by reading the owner's handbook, which gives clear instructions. Do not use the key in the tailgate door before reading the instructions.
Tommy owner of 1996 model