1997-2000 BMW 5 Series Turn Signal Light

Also known as

Side Marker Light

Side Repeater

Fender Turn Signal

Indicator Light

Turn Signal Lamp

Fender Blinker

What this part does

The Turn Signal Light mounts on the exterior fender panel to indicate lane changes and turns to drivers in your blind spot. It operates in tandem with the primary front and rear indicators, commanded by the vehicle's lighting control module. When the plastic housing cracks or the perimeter seal degrades, moisture enters the assembly and corrodes the internal bulb contacts. A failed unit typically results in a fast-blinking turn signal indicator on the dashboard and triggers a bulb-out warning.

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Before you order

Verify whether the vehicle it came from matches your existing lens color, as pre-facelift E39 models typically use amber lenses, while some sport packages or later years use clear lenses. Inspect your existing fender harness pigtail for green copper corrosion before installing this replacement, as water ingress often travels from the old leaky housing straight into the vehicle wiring.