door handle lights

stunn2night · 03-17-2009, 03:57 PM

thanks for the part nmbrs

I have m-package, shadow line, how come i didnt get puddle lights? maybe cuz im in california and instead of puddles we get pot holes?

Alpine135 · 03-17-2009, 03:59 PM

Stunn2Night,

yeah i have those on my 135 part of the Comfort Access Feature. Honestly i can't see the use or purpose of this light since the door handle is large enough to be found in the dark and it's not 1985 where we are trying to find a keyhole at night. To me it's just a vanity thing. But i'm sure since it's available on the 1 that it should make things easier to install it; just the wiring you'd have to figure out to get them to light up.

jeremyc74 · 03-17-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine135

Stunn2Night,

yeah i have those on my 135 part of the Comfort Access Feature. .

I'm pretty sure they're part of the Premium Package, not CA.

yourfriend · 03-18-2009, 12:18 AM

yeah those are part of the premium package.

AchtungF80 · 03-19-2009, 10:37 AM

$29/piece according to Dan...anyone wanna try retrofitting this into a non ZPP 135/128?

TPLSM3 · 03-19-2009, 06:36 PM

Did Dan say it may work? I'll be up for it if he thinks the connections will be there.... I sure hope so! I really like the "look" but didn't want to fork out the extra $$ for the premium pack.

AchtungF80 · 03-19-2009, 06:40 PM

There's only 1 way to find out if you're "brave" enough. Since I'm saying that...I declare I am not. $58, worst case, you can re-sell it to a more electrically savvy 1addict later.

JimPastell · 04-26-2009, 04:19 PM

Hi guys, yesterday I retrofitted the doorhandle LEDs.
First you need the LEDs and the doorhandle covers.
The LEDs and covers are easy to install because the cables are already mounted in the doors.
Sadly, there are no cables from the doors to the lightunit. Your favorite BMW mechanic will help you with that problem.
After that you need to get your lightunit reprogrammed with the codes that activates the LEDs.
With all this done you should be proud owner of a 1-series with retrofitted doorhandle LEDs. I am very happy with the result but for most people this would be a very expensive modification. My local BMW dealer said that this installation would probably cost me 1000 euros(!). Lucky for me I have inside connections

Alec693 · 04-26-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JimPastell

Hi guys, yesterday I retrofitted the doorhandle LEDs.
First you need the LEDs and the doorhandle covers.
The LEDs and covers are easy to install because the cables are already mounted in the doors.
Sadly, there are no cables from the doors to the lightunit. Your favorite BMW mechanic will help you with that problem.
After that you need to get your lightunit reprogrammed with the codes that activates the LEDs.
With all this done you should be proud owner of a 1-series with retrofitted doorhandle LEDs. I am very happy with the result but for most people this would be a very expensive modification. My local BMW dealer said that this installation would probably cost me 1000 euros(!). Lucky for me I have inside connections

You need pics, sir.

TPLSM3 · 04-27-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JimPastell

The LEDs and covers are easy to install because the cables are already mounted in the doors.
Sadly, there are no cables from the doors to the lightunit. Your favorite BMW mechanic will help you with that problem.

I'm a bit confused by that statement. Is there a cable within the door that hooks up to the LEDs, but does not run to a lightunit (module)? I'd like to do this, but want to make sure all OE parts are used. Is there a different wire harness that is needed as well to make this work?

InlineSix · 04-29-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alext

They are excellent.

+1

AchtungF80 · 04-30-2009, 05:41 AM

Nice but...we need a DIY.

creepy coupe · 04-30-2009, 06:01 AM

They might not be totally neccesary, but they look the bollocks and people notice them.

JimPastell · 05-10-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Alec693

You need pics, sir.

This is the best picture I have right now, more to come.

JimPastell · 05-10-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPLSM3

I'm a bit confused by that statement. Is there a cable within the door that hooks up to the LEDs, but does not run to a lightunit (module)? I'd like to do this, but want to make sure all OE parts are used. Is there a different wire harness that is needed as well to make this work?

Exactly.

No234 · 05-10-2009, 05:25 PM

I think it looks real good when its really dark out and if you have tints like I do the windows are pitch black and all you see is the car light up where the handles are and where the license plate is and it looks real nice at night when its dark but, I wouldn't think of ordering them separate if I wouldn't have gotten the premium package.

YvetteJ · 05-16-2009, 03:45 AM

have them on my e90....it looks nice..
but premium package in 1series isn't for me......

jeremydgreat · 05-16-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jzhang

Wrong, they are bright since they are LED it helps to find the door handle.....

So tacky and rude. Anyway...

BlackjackMulligan · 05-16-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JimPastell

This is the best picture I have right now, more to come.

sorry for the thread jack but BBS CHs are probably my favorite wheel ever. However the front wheel offset looks pretty bad, maybe it's just the angle of the pic. The puddle lights look very cool!

Garduna · 05-17-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Raflekt

I have it too , its not a must to have but it really capts the attention from other ppl

agreed, it's not like most of us have difficulty finding the darn door handle but visually, it's fantastic.

First time I showed my car to all of my friends and coworkers at night, one of the things that stood out and attracted a lot of attention were the door handle lights

BMW86 · 05-17-2009, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Garduna

agreed, it's not like most of us have difficulty finding the darn door handle but visually, it's fantastic.

First time I showed my car to all of my friends and coworkers at night, one of the things that stood out and attracted a lot of attention were the door handle lights

I know everyone seems to love it especially the girls. Don't know why. Must look cool or something.

Garduna · 05-18-2009, 07:16 PM

I think it's just one of those cosmetic things for cars that add a little something extra to it. It's totally unnecessary but let’s face it, when you use ur car key to unlock the car and all those lights flash on, those door lights do stand out. They scream out “Here’s the door, come drive me!”

03-17-2009, 03:57 PM	#23
stunn2night no tire gaps 2 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal SGV iTrader: (0)	thanks for the part nmbrs I have m-package, shadow line, how come i didnt get puddle lights? maybe cuz im in california and instead of puddles we get pot holes?
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03-17-2009, 03:59 PM	#24
Alpine135 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine/Terracotta Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Florida iTrader: (0)	Stunn2Night, yeah i have those on my 135 part of the Comfort Access Feature. Honestly i can't see the use or purpose of this light since the door handle is large enough to be found in the dark and it's not 1985 where we are trying to find a keyhole at night. To me it's just a vanity thing. But i'm sure since it's available on the 1 that it should make things easier to install it; just the wiring you'd have to figure out to get them to light up. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Alpine/Terracotta, Steptronic, Nav, Premium, Comfort Access, Premium Sound, Ipod/USB 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sport 2.5 V6 Iridium Silver/Ash, 7spd. Auto 2007 VW GTi 2.0T Candy White/Charcoal, 6spd. Manual, Huffweissen's, Package 1 2004 Chrysler Crossfire Limited, SSB/Gray Leather, 5spd. Auto
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03-18-2009, 12:18 AM	#26
yourfriend Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 224 Posts Drives: E82 128i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Beverly Hills iTrader: (0)	yeah those are part of the premium package.
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03-19-2009, 10:37 AM	#27
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03-19-2009, 06:36 PM	#28
TPLSM3 Captain 71 Rep 652 Posts Drives: '16 Porsche GT4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (12)	Did Dan say it may work? I'll be up for it if he thinks the connections will be there.... I sure hope so! I really like the "look" but didn't want to fork out the extra $$ for the premium pack.
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JimPastell Private First Class 150 Rep 182 Posts Drives: BMW iX3 G01 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stockholm iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW iX1 U11 [0.00]	Hi guys, yesterday I retrofitted the doorhandle LEDs. First you need the LEDs and the doorhandle covers. The LEDs and covers are easy to install because the cables are already mounted in the doors. Sadly, there are no cables from the doors to the lightunit. Your favorite BMW mechanic will help you with that problem. After that you need to get your lightunit reprogrammed with the codes that activates the LEDs. With all this done you should be proud owner of a 1-series with retrofitted doorhandle LEDs. I am very happy with the result but for most people this would be a very expensive modification. My local BMW dealer said that this installation would probably cost me 1000 euros(!). Lucky for me I have inside connections
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No234 Private 0 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I think it looks real good when its really dark out and if you have tints like I do the windows are pitch black and all you see is the car light up where the handles are and where the license plate is and it looks real nice at night when its dark but, I wouldn't think of ordering them separate if I wouldn't have gotten the premium package.
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YvetteJ Enlisted Member 1 Rep 39 Posts Drives: Jet e82 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver B.C iTrader: (0)	have them on my e90....it looks nice.. but premium package in 1series isn't for me......
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Garduna Brigadier General 160 Rep 4,013 Posts Drives: Sedona 1er\|Yellow S3\|NardoTTRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	I think it's just one of those cosmetic things for cars that add a little something extra to it. It's totally unnecessary but let’s face it, when you use ur car key to unlock the car and all those lights flash on, those door lights do stand out. They scream out “Here’s the door, come drive me!”
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