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Old Dec 18, 2023 | 06:22 AM
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Source for rear tail light reflector?

The red reflector below the rear tailight in my 2009 Clubman S has cracked, and realoem and the dealer only show the entire cap assembly. Does anybody know a source for just the reflector?

 
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Old Dec 18, 2023 | 07:16 AM
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If it were my car, I would get these:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/17590830652...Bk9SR47k8tePYw

You could choose to not connect the wiring, too.

They come in Red also:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/17590830686...Bk9SR47k8tePYw
 
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Old Dec 18, 2023 | 10:02 AM
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That's interesting, I thought they were just reflectors. Thanks!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2023 | 10:54 AM
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The OEM piece is just a reflector. Those aftermarket ones add lights, if you want to wire them up.

Be aware, however, that the OEM piece is plastic welded into the black/silver trim part. You'll have to be creative with removing the old broken pieces.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2023 | 10:55 AM
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Got it, thanks!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2023 | 10:22 AM
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I'd definitely vote for the lights--they were a pretty easy upgrade and definitely help with visibility for the turn and running lights.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2023 | 11:11 AM
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That's interesting. Do you have to cut through the trim panel to mount the lights? Or are they low-profile and surface mount?
I'm not sure of the electrical circuits in the door, is there one that can be used for these as running lights? Or do you run new wire from the door to the body?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2023 | 01:07 PM
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I can't quite remember, I think it was using the same mounting points and I pushed the wires through. It wasn't a big deal as I recall. I must have some pictures somewhere, but couldn't find them easily.

 
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