LCI tail lights- can you retrofit them to an 08/08 E82

[UdubBadger]

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[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by romak47

For the LED LCI tail lights. Is the Braking pedal light an LED or is that still a regular halogen?
I will be all over it if its LED as that means the light illuminates faster and improves braking distance reaction time of people behind you.

a good read:
http://chemlinks.beloit.edu/BlueLigh...p/an1155-3.pdf

The new LCI tails only use LED's for the tail light or parking light. ie: when you switch on the parking lights or headlights... you can see that wavy LED tube. (just like on the old three LED tubes) All functions for braking/turn/rear fogs are done with regular bulbs.


I too have been wondering HOW I can install some LED turn signals or brake bulbs in my 135i. I was thinking of using the turn signal LEDs from a 5er e60.

[SparklingRed]

I think I am going to order a pair soon after reading this thread!

Would be awesome to have a photo DIY then I will know exactly what I am looking for!

[UdubBadger]

lol dude its like easier than changing a tire.

go in the trunk, pull off the carpet cut outs and pop out 1 plastic pin to be able to get your hand into the carpeted area by the light. unplug both connections into the light, loosen 3 bolts and the light comes right out, just work in reverse order to install the new one and then repeat for the other side.

[SparklingRed]

Yes sounds easy enough, so was changing the bulbs for the angel eyes.

That was a b!tch to do! Ended up getting help from the local BMW service shop.

Hopefully this is as easy as it sounds!

[JonD]

Still can't work our from this thread that if I have a 08 halogen equpied car and I install the new LCI lights, part No 63217273429 & 63217273430 i get the rear bar to light up

[Ducatist]

Wait... am I the only one who saw the 135i with that LCI taillight on it, on the road??

I'm sure that wasn't the 1M.

[Satalite]

Originally Posted by JonD

Still can't work our from this thread that if I have a 08 halogen equpied car and I install the new LCI lights, part No 63217273429 & 63217273430 i get the rear bar to light up

I am sure they would work regardless of what year or lights you have.

[JonD]

Originally Posted by Satalite

I am sure they would work regardless of what year or lights you have.

When you look up the lights on realome there's two different types listed, xenon and halogen

[Satalite]

Originally Posted by JonD

When you look up the lights on realome there's two different types listed, xenon and halogen

Thats for the headlights not the taillights to be on the same page of what we are talking about? Only 1 kind of taillight. But 2 kinds of headlights

[aacabriolet]

Originally Posted by Satalite

Thats for the headlights not the taillights to be on the same page of what we are talking about? Only 1 kind of taillight. But 2 kinds of headlights

No there are two types of tail lights as well afaik. One for cars equipped with halogens at the front, and one equipped with Xenons at the front.

You will want the ones that come with cars equipped with Xenons. And yes they will work.

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by aacabriolet

No there are two types of tail lights as well afaik. One for cars equipped with halogens at the front, and one equipped with Xenons at the front.

You will want the ones that come with cars equipped with Xenons. And yes they will work.

Yeah I've seen the one for halogen it looks crap as you can't see the lines.

[aacabriolet]

Originally Posted by RaihaX

Yeah I've seen the one for halogen it looks crap as you can't see the lines.

True story.

[oman135]

it took me 5 mins to get these on !

[blackonyx]

got lci lights for christmas. it was pnp with my 128i, 08/08 build.

[t02t]

Just installed them today and ran into some fitment issues with since the new foam pad is alot thicker, but if you stick a few credit cards or use a taped up screwdriver to push the bottom up and then tighten it it still fits well.

I also snapped a picture incase anyone needs it, its an extremely straight forward install.

-take out the center trunk floor piece
-disconnect negative terminal
-remove the plastic piece in between the tail lights (inside trunk - has 2 screws and 2 tabs(?) holding it)
-take out one tab on each side of the inner carpet and pry it back to reveal the tail light assmebly
-remove 3 8mm bolts (red circles)
-unplug two connectors (blue squares)
-then simply pull the lights out and reverse to install

Hope this helps anyone that is unsure of the diy




As usual, I'm not reliable for any damages to your car and please be careful and patient when you work on your car

[ChuckD05]

Originally Posted by toto4dwin

Sorry. Was away on assignment.

I installed the LCI tailights on a Oct 2008 built 125i. Front xenon was standard from factory. It was a simple replacement. The car was checked at our local agent, no error code display. I'll scan a copy of the diagnostic printout for you when I get back.

I've also ordered a pair of LCI front headlights at 600 euro each. Expecting to arrived in 3 weeks. Will keep you posted

how did you get the headlights so cheap? where can i get them?

[amancuso]

Originally Posted by ChuckD05

how did you get the headlights so cheap? where can i get them?

600 Euro = 788 USD

[f1rst 1]

I installed mine yesterday. It was super easy and definitely worth it. Completely plug and play with no issues. Love the fade in and out when lock/unlocking and the LEDs seem brighter as well.

[Tredvesone]

Am I correct that the LCI tail lights will work on my 2008 E82 with production date in 2007. I've Xenon and adaptive headlights.

Cheers!

[Satalite]

Originally Posted by Tredvesone

Am I correct that the LCI tail lights will work on my 2008 E82 with production date in 2007. I've Xenon and adaptive headlights.

Cheers!

Yup!

[WPG D33Z]

E82 and E88 use the same lights, correct?