Problem installing LED sidemarker!

Karod · 06-15-2011, 07:41 PM

I received my LED sidemarker bulbs today. I tried installing them but the bulb holder won't turn when I put it back in the housing. The bulb seems to be sticking out a bit allowing it not to lock in place. Any advice? I bought them from topgearsolutions.

mycoupe · 06-15-2011, 08:09 PM

If you are saying that the rear side of the bulb housing will not fit into the slot in the fender, then I just had the same issue when I put mine in about an hour ago. I just took a razor blade and shave the two narrower pieces in the fender cutout a little wider so that the housing would fit in the fender. Hope that helps.

BabyEater · 06-15-2011, 08:15 PM

I just had to push mine in a little bit more and twist to lock into place. It's a tad bit too long, but it'll fit in there...

Karod · 06-15-2011, 08:22 PM

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I just had to push mine in a little bit more and twist to lock into place. It's a tad bit too long, but it'll fit in there...

It won't damage the bulb right?

BabyEater · 06-15-2011, 08:28 PM

I can't promise it won't, but it didn't for mine. You're putting that pressure to get it to click in on that top LED... I just did it as the sidemarkers were like $20 and I was impatient... :-\

Karod · 06-15-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyEater

I can't promise it won't, but it didn't for mine. You're putting that pressure to get it to click in on that top LED... I just did it as the sidemarkers were like $20 and I was impatient... :-\

Worked perfectly fine! Finally! Haha now I'm having problems with the front signal ones. Damn.

BabyEater · 06-15-2011, 09:01 PM

What's wrong? There's two tiny metal tabs you need to make sure you don't bend those out of place. I replaced mine and kept turning, not realizing the metal tabs weren't contacting the bulb when you first insert it into place... The signal bulb should insert, then do a half turn clockwise pretty smoothly if done correctly...

Karod · 06-15-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyEater

What's wrong? There's two tiny metal tabs you need to make sure you don't bend those out of place. I replaced mine and kept turning, not realizing the metal tabs weren't contacting the bulb when you first insert it into place... The signal bulb should insert, then do a half turn clockwise pretty smoothly if done correctly...

Well I put the bulb in the holder. I go turn the emergency signals on just to see if it's connected. When the bulb turns on I turn the holder clockwise and I believe the bulb gets moved out of place. It doesn't lock and when I pull it out the bulb is out of place. It's stressing me out.

BabyEater · 06-30-2011, 11:31 PM

Sorry, catching up on this post. Did you finally get it figured out??

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mycoupe Banned 55 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6spd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (5)	If you are saying that the rear side of the bulb housing will not fit into the slot in the fender, then I just had the same issue when I put mine in about an hour ago. I just took a razor blade and shave the two narrower pieces in the fender cutout a little wider so that the housing would fit in the fender. Hope that helps.
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BabyEater ( o )( o ) 5 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 Sparkling Graphite Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston/Katy iTrader: (1)	I just had to push mine in a little bit more and twist to lock into place. It's a tad bit too long, but it'll fit in there...
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BabyEater ( o )( o ) 5 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 Sparkling Graphite Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston/Katy iTrader: (1)	I can't promise it won't, but it didn't for mine. You're putting that pressure to get it to click in on that top LED... I just did it as the sidemarkers were like $20 and I was impatient... :-\
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BabyEater ( o )( o ) 5 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 Sparkling Graphite Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston/Katy iTrader: (1)	What's wrong? There's two tiny metal tabs you need to make sure you don't bend those out of place. I replaced mine and kept turning, not realizing the metal tabs weren't contacting the bulb when you first insert it into place... The signal bulb should insert, then do a half turn clockwise pretty smoothly if done correctly...
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BabyEater ( o )( o ) 5 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 Sparkling Graphite Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston/Katy iTrader: (1)	Sorry, catching up on this post. Did you finally get it figured out??
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