LCI Headlight Question - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

OwnAge · 12-08-2009, 10:27 PM

Did anyone try to disconnect or change the color of those 3 orange lights on LCI headLight? I didnt look into the headlight and wiring yet but just wondering if anything can be done with it. I dont like those orange lights.

L Unlimited · 12-09-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OwnAge

Did anyone try to disconnect or change the color of those 3 orange lights on LCI headLight? I didnt look into the headlight and wiring yet but just wondering if anything can be done with it. I dont like those orange lights.

Hey man those 3 lights are actually 1 light with a angel eye style spreader... so to change the color would me changing the LED

OwnAge · 12-09-2009, 06:42 PM

Are there leds available for it yet?

Dubbedoutbimmer · 12-09-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OwnAge

Are there leds available for it yet?

i am sure just look up the bulb number

mds82 · 12-10-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OwnAge

Did anyone try to disconnect or change the color of those 3 orange lights on LCI headLight? I didnt look into the headlight and wiring yet but just wondering if anything can be done with it. I dont like those orange lights.

Ya i've changed them for someone. its not very easy to remove though because the LED is soldered from the bottom, so you need a VERY hot soldering iron to get it off

http://mouser.com/ProductDetail/OSRA...D9K%252bBBY%3d

That is the LED you need to replace it.

mds82 · 12-10-2009, 04:09 PM

to replace it however is a different story.
you need to remove the wheel, then the wheel well.
from there there are 3( or 4) screws that hold on the metal heatsink, the thing with the fins.
There are probalby some wires attached to it as well.
From there, you need to trim back the thin plastic cover over the LED.
Removing the LED is SOO hard. its soldered in 3 places, under each of the 2 arms, then once under the base of the LED
If you have a Hot soldering iron, you can heat up each arm, then use a screw driver to bend it up.
Once both arms are up - somehow remove the LED ( aka you will probably need to break it off)
you will need thermal paste under the new LED, and then will need to re-solder the 2 arms back down.

Make sure you solder it in the correct direction. The LED i think does have Reverse protection, however it will not last too long.

its hard to see, but look at the left headlight of this picture

OwnAge · 12-11-2009, 05:44 AM

Thx guys. What about just disconnecting them, pulling a fuse or something?

mds82 · 12-11-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by OwnAge

Thx guys. What about just disconnecting them, pulling a fuse or something?

your going to get an error message if you do. You could probably somehow get a resistor to trick the computer, but i'm not sure which wire you would need to use.

other pics too.

OwnAge · 12-11-2009, 03:51 PM

^ wow that does look good. Damn, I guess im gonna have to try this myself. thx for the pics.

L Unlimited · 12-11-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OwnAge

^ wow that does look good. Damn, I guess im gonna have to try this myself. thx for the pics.

whats the worst that can happen you have to buy a new one for 150 dollars

rogerdiaz · 02-28-2011, 10:07 PM

ne1 updates on an easier solution to replace the "3 LEDS" on top of blinker?

bimmer72 · 04-15-2012, 10:29 AM

Is it possible to code these three leds out?

patrickkc · 06-04-2012, 02:10 AM

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Is it possible to code these three leds out?

I'm also intersted in this as well. Haven't heard of any success stories of anybody being able to code those 3 amber leds off yet.

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mds82 Major General Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut Posts: 5,840 iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	to replace it however is a different story. you need to remove the wheel, then the wheel well. from there there are 3( or 4) screws that hold on the metal heatsink, the thing with the fins. There are probalby some wires attached to it as well. From there, you need to trim back the thin plastic cover over the LED. Removing the LED is SOO hard. its soldered in 3 places, under each of the 2 arms, then once under the base of the LED If you have a Hot soldering iron, you can heat up each arm, then use a screw driver to bend it up. Once both arms are up - somehow remove the LED ( aka you will probably need to break it off) you will need thermal paste under the new LED, and then will need to re-solder the 2 arms back down. Make sure you solder it in the correct direction. The LED i think does have Reverse protection, however it will not last too long. its hard to see, but look at the left headlight of this picture __________________ 19" Breyton Race GTS Matt Grey, Eisenmann 4x70 Exhaust with SR Pipes. Vorsteiner Hood, Bilstein Shocks, CFEverywhere, mtec rear, Carbon Fiber Headlights

12-11-2009, 05:44 AM	#7
OwnAge Brigadier General Drives: LCI 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto. Newmarket. Posts: 4,149 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 328i [4.49]	Thx guys. What about just disconnecting them, pulling a fuse or something? __________________ 20% Tint All around \| Matte Black Grills \| Painted Reflectors \| M-Tech Shifter/Hand brake lever \| 3000k HID Fogs \| Mtech 3300 AE \| Alufelgen CS7 19" F 8.5, R 9.5 ET30 \| ContiSport, F 235/R 275 \| H&R Sport Springs \| CF Perf. T.1 Trunk Spoiler \| CF BMW Perf. Splitters \| BMW Perf. Exhaust \| iPhone4 Doc \| PBX \| K&E Filter/Charcoal Delete

12-11-2009, 03:51 PM	#9
OwnAge Brigadier General Drives: LCI 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto. Newmarket. Posts: 4,149 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 328i [4.49]	^ wow that does look good. Damn, I guess im gonna have to try this myself. thx for the pics. __________________ 20% Tint All around \| Matte Black Grills \| Painted Reflectors \| M-Tech Shifter/Hand brake lever \| 3000k HID Fogs \| Mtech 3300 AE \| Alufelgen CS7 19" F 8.5, R 9.5 ET30 \| ContiSport, F 235/R 275 \| H&R Sport Springs \| CF Perf. T.1 Trunk Spoiler \| CF BMW Perf. Splitters \| BMW Perf. Exhaust \| iPhone4 Doc \| PBX \| K&E Filter/Charcoal Delete

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