E90 Pre-LCI side marker - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

PINOY_E90 · 01-31-2013, 10:16 AM

My side marker is showing age, its looks dull and yellowish...
I am thinking getting some from DEPO... is it easy to install/replace side marker?

the one i am looking is this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-06-12-B...9922%26ps%3D54

thanks

rjrankin83 · 01-31-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by PINOY_E90

My side marker is showing age, its looks dull and yellowish...
I am thinking getting some from DEPO... is it easy to install/replace side marker?

the one i am looking is this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-06-12-B...9922%26ps%3D54

thanks

I just changed mine yesterday. They're really easy to change just make sure you don't break the clips that hold them in. I broke one but it's still holding tight.

FWIW I bought these because they look like the same ones from bimman. Because they're from Taiwan it did take 3 weeks to get them but I'm happy with them

PINOY_E90 · 01-31-2013, 04:31 PM

can you post DIY link? thanks

rjrankin83 · 02-01-2013, 12:07 AM

It's really easy. On an E90 just slide the marker towards the back of the car and pull out. Then plug the new marker into the bulb and wrap in electrical tape.

You can see it done here

The one's in the ebay link I posted look just like the ones in this video

mump · 02-01-2013, 08:32 AM

I really want a set of LED smoked Depo markers but I can't find any nice ones that are willing to be shipped to an APO. Boo.

hurricane56 · 02-01-2013, 10:53 AM

Just as an FYI, they'll probably blink upon startup due to the bulb check feature. Unless you've coded that out.

Also, sometimes, fitment for these type of aftermarket sidemarkers isn't 100% from the factory. I have aftermarket LED sidemarkers on my car and they didn't fit flush to the fender without using a Dremel tool.

PINOY_E90 · 02-01-2013, 09:29 PM

thanks! slide to the back of the car.. then pull

AJLoBasso · 03-11-2013, 03:55 AM

post some pics when/if you get these in! I'm interested!

Kenti · 03-12-2013, 04:06 PM

I have those in orange/silver. looks great and good fitment. only thing I don´t like about them, is that they "point" the wrong way.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-12-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hurricane56

Just as an FYI, they'll probably blink upon startup due to the bulb check feature. Unless you've coded that out.

Also, sometimes, fitment for these type of aftermarket sidemarkers isn't 100% from the factory. I have aftermarket LED sidemarkers on my car and they didn't fit flush to the fender without using a Dremel tool.

Very true.

I recommend them OEM side marker because of this.

If the stock ones are yellowing all you need to do is buff them back to a shine. The same way you would buff the headlights from oxidization.

There is really no need to go out and buy aftermarket ones and worry about fitment and quality control issues.

We recommend most customers to just upgrade to the LED Side Markers we offer and reap the benefits of OEM reliability and LED's.

BoogeyMan'sBMW · 04-06-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Very true.

I recommend them OEM side marker because of this.

If the stock ones are yellowing all you need to do is buff them back to a shine. The same way you would buff the headlights from oxidization.

There is really no need to go out and buy aftermarket ones and worry about fitment and quality control issues.

We recommend most customers to just upgrade to the LED Side Markers we offer and reap the benefits of OEM reliability and LED's.

Do you mean to buy your unit including the bulb and housing? I am looking to just swap out the bulb itself to an LED 194 bulb. I'm just not sure if there is a certain type of bulb I should get.

Mikey335 · 04-07-2013, 12:17 AM

With discounts i bought OEM from stealership side markers for around $40.00

Everyone seemed to complain about after market lights

01-31-2013, 10:16 AM	#1
PINOY_E90 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 208 iTrader: (0)	E90 Pre-LCI side marker My side marker is showing age, its looks dull and yellowish... I am thinking getting some from DEPO... is it easy to install/replace side marker? the one i am looking is this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-06-12-B...9922%26ps%3D54 thanks __________________ 2008 E90 335i Jet Black, Black Leatherette, Aluminum, Automatic, Paddle, Sport Package, Ipod/USB, Formula One Pinnacle Tint 35%, Depo Blackline, M3 reps front bumper, Black Gloss Grille, Matte Black M359, V1
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PINOY_E90 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 208 iTrader: (0)	can you post DIY link? thanks __________________ 2008 E90 335i Jet Black, Black Leatherette, Aluminum, Automatic, Paddle, Sport Package, Ipod/USB, Formula One Pinnacle Tint 35%, Depo Blackline, M3 reps front bumper, Black Gloss Grille, Matte Black M359, V1

02-01-2013, 09:29 PM	#7
PINOY_E90 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 208 iTrader: (0)	thanks! slide to the back of the car.. then pull __________________ 2008 E90 335i Jet Black, Black Leatherette, Aluminum, Automatic, Paddle, Sport Package, Ipod/USB, Formula One Pinnacle Tint 35%, Depo Blackline, M3 reps front bumper, Black Gloss Grille, Matte Black M359, V1

03-11-2013, 03:55 AM	#8
AJLoBasso The Stig Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 32 iTrader: (1)	post some pics when/if you get these in! I'm interested! __________________ 2007 e90 BMW 328xi Sedan Pre-LCI Black Sapphire Metallic - Black Leather Sport/Cold Weather/Premium Package 5% Window Tint - LED Halo Bulbs - Nokya Yellow Fogs - Matte Black Kidneys - Muffler Delete

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02-01-2013, 12:07 AM	#4
rjrankin83 Private Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: fernandina beach fl Posts: 64 iTrader: (1)	It's really easy. On an E90 just slide the marker towards the back of the car and pull out. Then plug the new marker into the bulb and wrap in electrical tape. You can see it done here The one's in the ebay link I posted look just like the ones in this video

02-01-2013, 08:32 AM	#5
mump Private First Class Drives: '11 335is E93 / '01 Boxster S Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ramstein, Germany Posts: 173 iTrader: (2)	I really want a set of LED smoked Depo markers but I can't find any nice ones that are willing to be shipped to an APO. Boo.

02-01-2013, 10:53 AM	#6
hurricane56 First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 388 iTrader: (5)	Just as an FYI, they'll probably blink upon startup due to the bulb check feature. Unless you've coded that out. Also, sometimes, fitment for these type of aftermarket sidemarkers isn't 100% from the factory. I have aftermarket LED sidemarkers on my car and they didn't fit flush to the fender without using a Dremel tool.

03-12-2013, 04:06 PM	#9
Kenti New Member Drives: E90 06 320D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sandnes, Norway Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	I have those in orange/silver. looks great and good fitment. only thing I don´t like about them, is that they "point" the wrong way.

04-07-2013, 12:17 AM	#12
Mikey335 Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 335i e90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	With discounts i bought OEM from stealership side markers for around $40.00 Everyone seemed to complain about after market lights