Parking Light Replacement on a 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8L 6 Cyl.

BMW Z3 Model Years - 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Steps to take out the parking light bulb on a 1997 BMW Z3

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Hans Angermeier is an ASE certified Maintenance and Light Repair Technician and has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. Over the past 10 years, Hans has been focused on building CarCareKiosk, which is visited by millions of drivers each month.

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Video Description

This how-to video shows you how to change the parking light bulb in your 1997 BMW Z3. The parking lights on a car are also known as position lights or clearance lights. The parking light symbol in the 1997 BMW Z3 dashboard is represented by two small semi-circles facing opposite directions. The parking light is typically orange in color and the parking light bulb may be the same bulb as the turn signal bulb in some Z3s. It is possible for the turn signal filament of the dual function parking light and turn signal bulb to burn out and for the parking light to continue to function properly. Replacing the parking light bulb will restore functionality of both your turn signal and parking light in your Z3.

When changing the parking light in your Z3, be careful not to touch the glass part of the new bulb with your finger as this will cause it to burn out quicker. We recommend using gloves or a piece of paper towel to limit the potential of touching the bulb.

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