LCI Tail lights upgrade

WonderBang · 08-25-2016, 06:01 AM

Dear all,

I am hoping some of you that are more knowledgeable or have done this upgrade can help me here.

I want to sell my pre-LCI lights, any idea of how much these are realistically worth?

And then buy LCI lights, I am aiming for around £300 for the complete set, is this reasonable?

I have gone ahead and ordered the harness for £40 I found on eBay. I hope this is the correct part and will simply need coding once I have everything.

Does this all sound correct or am I missing anything?

Thanks in advance!

BMW Steve · 08-25-2016, 06:19 AM

You will be hard pushed to sell your Pre LCI lights, I would say, most will keep them and when selling there car will remove the LCI and put the old lights back on and sell the LCI lights later.

I can see you have a 325i but is it a coupe, saloon, estate, convertible.

NOW, this is the e93 retrofit from BMW
Direct from BMW
Part No:61 12 2181 311
Price:£53.57 through Cotswold BMW

As for coding, that is simple and can be done with the Carly App.....

WonderBang · 08-25-2016, 06:31 AM

Part I ordered is 61122181307. Hopefully this is correct.

Just need to keep a look out for LCI lights.

Thanks for your reply btw!

Edit: I have a E92 coupe.

hazkirby · 08-25-2016, 06:38 AM

£226

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-Back-R...MAAOSwFGNWRH8v

Let me know how you get on with the swap I am keen on doing the same.

WonderBang · 08-25-2016, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hazkirby

£226

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-Back-R...MAAOSwFGNWRH8v

Let me know how you get on with the swap I am keen on doing the same.

Thank you for your help. It is appreciated but I have a E92. Those lights are for the E90

abeardo83 · 08-25-2016, 07:25 AM

You should have tried BMW for your harness. I got mine from them and it was £27...
I've got my pre-lci lights up on here for £75...no takers.

dy63 · 08-25-2016, 08:16 AM

be hard to find the lights for £300 I reckon

WonderBang · 08-25-2016, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cupraraj

be hard to find the lights for £300 I reckon

Anyone know what the list price is on the lights from BMW?

And are brands like DEPO/ULO OK to use? I heard they are virtually OEM.

abeardo83 · 08-25-2016, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WonderBang

Anyone know what the list price is on the lights from BMW?

And are brands like DEPO/ULO OK to use? I heard they are virtually OEM.

I got ULO lights (OE manufacturer) from Euro Car Parts. Using a 30% discount I picked mine up for £270

imy · 08-25-2016, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abeardo83

You should have tried BMW for your harness. I got mine from them and it was £27...
I've got my pre-lci lights up on here for £75...no takers.

is a harness really required? I will be doing this for an e90 shortly.

stote · 08-25-2016, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imy

is a harness really required? I will be doing this for an e90 shortly.

Not needed , but it makes it easier.

I did on my e91 and all I had to do was swapp wires position. And saved money

Vitalität · 08-25-2016, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WonderBang

Dear all,

I am hoping some of you that are more knowledgeable or have done this upgrade can help me here.

I want to sell my pre-LCI lights, any idea of how much these are realistically worth?

And then buy LCI lights, I am aiming for around £300 for the complete set, is this reasonable?

I have gone ahead and ordered the harness for £40 I found on eBay. I hope this is the correct part and will simply need coding once I have everything.

Does this all sound correct or am I missing anything? I have done the retrofit myself.

Thanks in advance!

No need for harness. You basically swap the connector wires around.

WonderBang · 08-25-2016, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vitalität

No need for harness. You basically swap the connector wires around.

Does this involve cutting into the original wiring in the car?

stote · 08-25-2016, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WonderBang

Does this involve cutting into the original wiring in the car?

No cutting just swap position of the wires around the plug

WonderBang · 08-26-2016, 05:11 AM

I am about to buy the LCI lights.

Anybody able to help with fitting/ coding these for me? I can drive and meet.

Would be REALLY appreciated.

abeardo83 · 08-26-2016, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WonderBang

I am about to buy the LCI lights.

Anybody able to help with fitting/ coding these for me? I can drive and meet.

Would be REALLY appreciated.

Where are you based?

WonderBang · 08-26-2016, 05:30 AM

South London, SW4.

BMW Steve · 08-26-2016, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WonderBang

South London, SW4.

I take it you have the wiring loom,,,,

I live at SP47TU, around 80 miles from you, if you want a road trip, then I can help you fit them, I can code them and you might get a cuppa and a sandwich/beacon butty in the mix as well.

sparkymarky · 08-26-2016, 08:32 AM

dont need harness or wiring loom. ive done this and just need to repin the terminals. i did sell my pre lci lights, but only for £40

Vitalität · 08-26-2016, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WonderBang

Does this involve cutting into the original wiring in the car?

Like they said, no cutting. For each pin, there is a tab that you just push in to release the pin connectors and then from there, re-arrange them to make the LCI functionality works. As far as coding, it basically just disables your from checking the LED/bulbs.

WonderBang · 08-27-2016, 10:59 AM

So.... Just bagged a set, in perfect condition + boxed and wrapped, originally purchased from BMW set of LCI lights... £260.

Now for fitting and coding (I do not have the adaptor for the wires as the £40 I spent was too steep so cancelled it).

Any offers to help with this as I think it's a relatively quick job? Please let me know!

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BMW Steve Captain 115 Rep 968 Posts Drives: F11 535D & e93 335i Highline Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Witlshire UK iTrader: (0)	You will be hard pushed to sell your Pre LCI lights, I would say, most will keep them and when selling there car will remove the LCI and put the old lights back on and sell the LCI lights later. I can see you have a 325i but is it a coupe, saloon, estate, convertible. NOW, this is the e93 retrofit from BMW Direct from BMW Part No:61 12 2181 311 Price:£53.57 through Cotswold BMW As for coding, that is simple and can be done with the Carly App.....
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WonderBang Private First Class 10 Rep 140 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport, Pre LCI Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Part I ordered is 61122181307. Hopefully this is correct. Just need to keep a look out for LCI lights. Thanks for your reply btw! Edit: I have a E92 coupe.
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08-25-2016, 06:38 AM	#4
hazkirby First Lieutenant 40 Rep 323 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lichfield iTrader: (1)	£226 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-Back-R...MAAOSwFGNWRH8v Let me know how you get on with the swap I am keen on doing the same.
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abeardo83 Captain 97 Rep 828 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	You should have tried BMW for your harness. I got mine from them and it was £27... I've got my pre-lci lights up on here for £75...no takers.
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dy63 Colonel 163 Rep 2,399 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	be hard to find the lights for £300 I reckon
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WonderBang Private First Class 10 Rep 140 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport, Pre LCI Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I am about to buy the LCI lights. Anybody able to help with fitting/ coding these for me? I can drive and meet. Would be REALLY appreciated.
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WonderBang Private First Class 10 Rep 140 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport, Pre LCI Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	South London, SW4.
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sparkymarky Captain 103 Rep 709 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Middle earth. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 bmw 330d M Sport [0.00]	dont need harness or wiring loom. ive done this and just need to repin the terminals. i did sell my pre lci lights, but only for £40 __________________ 2014 M4. Non-ZCP. GTS EDC, DCT & Diff software with eibachs... gamechanger.
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WonderBang Private First Class 10 Rep 140 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport, Pre LCI Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	So.... Just bagged a set, in perfect condition + boxed and wrapped, originally purchased from BMW set of LCI lights... £260. Now for fitting and coding (I do not have the adaptor for the wires as the £40 I spent was too steep so cancelled it). Any offers to help with this as I think it's a relatively quick job? Please let me know!
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