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

[wbg tom]

no way! i don't believe! what's the best site to order from???? it would be horrible if i end up with these lights and they become paper weight

[Satalite]

Originally Posted by wbg tom

no way! i don't believe! what's the best site to order from???? it would be horrible if i end up with these lights and they become paper weight

Group buy in the commercial thread.

[Riley1524]

The new lights, front and back, don't look near as good as the older ones in my opinion. I seen two on the road last weekend and it's not as clean looking to me. I would hate to waste the money on the new ones

[Satalite]

Originally Posted by Riley1524

The new lights, front and back, don't look near as good as the older ones in my opinion. I seen two on the road last weekend and it's not as clean looking to me. I would hate to waste the money on the new ones

I prefer my lights don't have to spend another 300...

[Sea4tec]

Originally Posted by toto4dwin

vehicle production : Oct 2008
retrofit wiring harness : no need
footwell module : no need
coding/program : no need
left tailight with rear fog : 63217273427
right tailight with rear fog : 63217273428
Price : Euro 156 each at BMW dealer
installation : DIY, 30 mins

Is it possible that if the car already as a LED package (Xenon+LED)
that it will be plug and play regardless of the year model? And the only ones who need coding are the non Xenon/Non Led Ones? Makes sense....

[Sea4tec]

Originally Posted by Riley1524

The new lights, front and back, don't look near as good as the older ones in my opinion. I seen two on the road last weekend and it's not as clean looking to me. I would hate to waste the money on the new ones

And you saw it during the day or night?

[aacabriolet]

Originally Posted by Sea4tec

Is it possible that if the car already as a LED package (Xenon+LED)
that it will be plug and play regardless of the year model? An the only ones who need coding are the non Xenon/Non Led Ones? Makes sense....

True...

@toto4dwin - do you have Xenons?

And did you retrofit LED or non-LED tail lights?

[aacabriolet]

And how do I find out what year/month build my car is guys?

Can I find out using the VIN at all?

Thanks

[Sea4tec]

You can find out in the BC (Board Computer Info)

[UdubBadger]

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by Sea4tec

You can find out in the BC (Board Computer Info)

Start the engine and press AND hold the trip reset button down for 15 secs. After seven secs, you will get into the resetting service due lights - KEEP holding down the trip reset button. Then the center display will change and then you can toggle thru the BC menu.

Dackel

[Satalite]

Originally Posted by aacabriolet

And how do I find out what year/month build my car is guys?

Can I find out using the VIN at all?

Thanks

Plug VIN into RealOEM.com I think it will highlight what month/year

[aacabriolet]

Thanks for the suggestions guys

Originally Posted by Satalite

Plug VIN into RealOEM.com I think it will highlight what month/year

Thanks dude this worked great

"10/2008". So hopefully we can get some solid answers/info RE the '08 retrofitting..

@UdubBadger that looks AWESOME!

[Riley1524]

Originally Posted by Sea4tec

And you saw it during the day or night?

I seen one right before it turned dark and the other around 10:30pm...Def. not worth the money IMO since the older lights still look so great..

[aacabriolet]

We need some facts on '08 model compatibility guys Who can we contact?

[aacabriolet]

Originally Posted by toto4dwin

vehicle production : Oct 2008
retrofit wiring harness : no need
footwell module : no need
coding/program : no need
left tailight with rear fog : 63217273427
right tailight with rear fog : 63217273428
Price : Euro 156 each at BMW dealer
installation : DIY, 30 mins

toto4dwin where are you!!!??

[aacabriolet]

Hmm..maybe I should buy and cross fingers?

[aacabriolet]

Watch this space.

[toto4dwin]

Originally Posted by aacabriolet

toto4dwin where are you!!!??

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

[aacabriolet]

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

woohoo welcome back mmm ok but I'm thinking cos you had Xenons maybe you had a diff footwell module that worked I.e FRM3?

Well I'll find out tomorrow. Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. The diagnostics would be good for interest sake if you feel like scanning :P

Also was gonna get headlights, but will work out to 3000+ euro for me since I have stock halogens and would need new module, coding, retrofit kit etc etc. Enjoy it dude!

[toto4dwin]

Originally Posted by Sea4tec

Is it possible that if the car already as a LED package (Xenon+LED)
that it will be plug and play regardless of the year model? And the only ones who need coding are the non Xenon/Non Led Ones? Makes sense....

We've looked at the parts that made-up the LCI tailight assembly. The bulbs, sockets and holders are identical for all production schedule regardless of xenon option. We did it on a Oct 2008 built. Don't see why not for the rest.

[aacabriolet]

toto4dwin - you said you DIY'd? Did you have to disconnect battery?