Additional Information
Additional Information
| FITMENT | Fits BMW applications that specify a W21W (7440) single?filament wedge bulb with W3x16d base for DRL/position, front turn signal, or reverse light. Verify the bulb code on the existing lamp or ownerÂ’s manual; some trims use LED modules instead of serviceable bulbs. BMW X3 (F25) (2015-2017): 2.0L turbo I4 (sDrive28i/xDrive28i), 3.0L turbo I6 (xDrive35i), 2.0L turbo I4 diesel (xDrive28d) BMW X4 (F26) (2014-2018): 2.0L turbo I4 (28i), 3.0L turbo I6 (35i/M40i) BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22/F87 M2) (2014-2020): 2.0L turbo I4 (228i/230i), 3.0L turbo I6 (M235i/M240i), 3.0L turbo I6 (M2) |
| SYMPTOMS | Typical failure signs include a ‘bulb out’ warning, hyper?flash on turn signals, dim/absent DRL or reverse illumination. On some BMW F22/F87 tail lamps, ground wiring issues can also cause intermittent reverse/indicator faults. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | If a new bulb does not light, inspect the socket for corrosion/heat damage and check vehicle grounds (known issue on some F22/F87 assemblies). If upgrading to LED, use CANBUS?compatible 7440/W21W to avoid bulb?check errors or add appropriate load resistors. |
| INSTALLATION | Power off, access the lamp housing, and pull the wedge bulb straight out. Avoid touching the glass with bare fingers; seat the new bulb fully so both wedge contacts engage. Use only 21W W21W (7440) single?filament bulbs—do not substitute W16W, H21W, or dual?filament W21/5W (7443). |
| MAINTENANCE | |
| GENERAL NOTES | Cross reference: W21W = 7440 (W3x16d). W21/5W = 7443 (W3x16q, dual filament) and is not interchangeable. BMW X3 (F25) 2015?2017 uses W21W for DRL/front lamp in halogen builds; X4 (F26) headlamp assemblies list W21W among supported bulbs; many F22/F87 cars use W21W in the reverse light. |
| FAULT CODES | |
| REPLACEMENTS | 7440 OSRAM 7505 Philips 12065 HELLA 8GA 008 892-002 |
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