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      08-19-2013, 11:15 AM   #1
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LED strips arent working on black line LCI tail lights

Hey I need your help guys. On my right tail light, the 2 LED strips don't light up. All of the other bulbs work. For example, when i step on the brake, turn on signals, and reverse. Those lights work. I found a website that sells the bulbs http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...95&hg=63&fg=20

But i'm not sure which bulb to buy. Can you guys help me out? It'd be much appreciated. Thanks.
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      08-19-2013, 12:42 PM   #2
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I don't think it is any of those bulbs. Try reseating the plastic insert that snaps into place (highlighted below). If it's not just right the LED bars won't light up.

Bulbs from diagram:
5 - brake lights
4 - rear fog light
3 - back up light
2 - turn signal

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      08-19-2013, 01:31 PM   #3
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There is no bulbs that you can replace for that. If they worked ok (assuming it is LED version) try to check connection.
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What do you mean by the plastic insert? Are you talking about the metal clamp that clips onto a piece of plastic on the tail light? I'm really stressed out. I bought these tail lights from schmeidmann.com and they don't want to send me a replacement.
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What do you mean by the plastic insert? Are you talking about the metal clamp that clips onto a piece of plastic on the tail light? I'm really stressed out. I bought these tail lights from schmeidmann.com and they don't want to send me a replacement.
The thing that holds the four bulbs. Remove and reinsert it to ensure proper connection. You squeeze the tabs together and pull it out toward the front of the vehicle.
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I'll go try it right now, and update you. Thanks for the reply.
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It didn't work :/
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      08-19-2013, 10:56 PM   #8
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Yes you may have gotten the non-xenon. How much was it bc the cheaper non-xenon is $250 and the xenon is $330.
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Why does the tail lights have a xenon and a non-xenon version? I never really understood that. It's still the same tail lights right?
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Why does the tail lights have a xenon and a non-xenon version? I never really understood that. It's still the same tail lights right?
Same tail lights but one doesn't light up with daytime running lights but the other one will.
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check your connections. i had the same problem, somehow the connector was fully seated but the metal tab that enables the lights to work was not in contact.

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I had this problem when I installed mine, after taking the bulb out and flipping it around it worked, could of been a connection issue like already stated but possibly it can be inserted more than one way but only works one way?

I didn't look into it any further was just happy it was working
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Schmeidmann.com ended up sending me a replacement free of charge. Thank God..
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Originally Posted by Viet1990
Hey I need your help guys. On my right tail light, the 2 LED strips don't light up. All of the other bulbs work. For example, when i step on the brake, turn on signals, and reverse. Those lights work. I found a website that sells the bulbs http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...95&hg=63&fg=20

But i'm not sure which bulb to buy. Can you guys help me out? It'd be much appreciated. Thanks.
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Can you list the parts name?
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I know this thread is quite old but this issue frustrated me so much. I was not in the mood to spend money to replace these tail lights. I figured out a solution to the issue of the LED tail light bar not lighting up. Check out my Youtube video. Hope this helps someone with this issue:
https://youtube.com/shorts/j1DUhQVjxNE?feature=share
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