Led Back up Bulbs

CYM07 · 05-21-2008, 05:14 AM

Has anyone ever installed LED bulbs for their reverse lights? I was thinking about getting them for my e92, but wondered if it makes a difference. Could someone post pics? Also what bout fogs?

What is the actual bulb number for the reverse light and if i installed LEDs, is there a sensor on the reverse lights (LEDs draw less current, so it'll throw off the sensor, if there was one)

kennethpetro · 05-21-2008, 08:01 AM

QUOTE=CYM07;2706083]Has anyone ever installed LED bulbs for their reverse lights? I was thinking about getting them for my e92, but wondered if it makes a difference. Could someone post pics? Also what bout fogs?

What is the actual bulb number for the reverse light and if i installed LEDs, is there a sensor on the reverse lights (LEDs draw less current, so it'll throw off the sensor, if there was one)[/QUOTE]

Model: 1156

If you go with LED's for the *back-up* lights go to JleviSW.com because their bulbs will not throw the error code......my car is an april 2008 build AW e92 at there's no code. I've heard earlier models throw a code with other lights but JleviSW's don't. I think they're $25 a pair

Here are some pics

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MyE92 · 05-21-2008, 09:26 AM

The bulbs Jlevi sells aren't for the E9X. I spoke to Nick, and he said they are working on something. I have LED reverse lights though...

ZJP · 05-21-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kennethpetro

If you go with LED's for the *back-up* lights go to JleviSW.com because their bulbs will not throw the error code......my car is an april 2008 build AW e92 at there's no code. I've heard earlier models throw a code with other lights but JleviSW's don't. I think they're $25 a pair

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Originally Posted by MyE92

The bulbs Jlevi sells aren't for the E9X. I spoke to Nick, and he said they are working on something. I have LED reverse lights though...

I'm confused now.

So the 1156 bulbs from JleviSW work, or they don't?

SV Concepts III · 05-21-2008, 01:15 PM

Actually we do offer the LEDs in 1156 fit that will work for your car

Kev · 05-21-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Actually we do offer the LEDs in 1156 fit that will work for your car

as in no error code? or do you still need to run resistors?

SV Concepts III · 05-21-2008, 03:04 PM

No error codes or resistors needed.

Kev · 05-21-2008, 04:21 PM

Great! I'm ordering a set like now

CYM07 · 05-21-2008, 05:12 PM

So, all i need to do is get 1156 LED bulbs and there would be no error since there is no senor for the back up lights? Also anyone have pictures of the OEM bulbs so I compare the two?

x-noize · 05-21-2008, 07:33 PM

has anyone seen the reverse lights on the new cadillacs? their like hid 6000k their unreal i was gonn ask the person but it was a lil old lady in a mary kay cadillac

ZJP · 05-21-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by x-noize

has anyone seen the reverse lights on the new cadillacs? their like hid 6000k their unreal i was gonn ask the person but it was a lil old lady in a mary kay cadillac

Yes, I saw one of those new CTS' the other night! The reverse lights are wicked bright which is what sparked my interest in to getting a pair for the bimmer.

SV Concepts III · 05-21-2008, 09:46 PM

Yep, just purchase the bulbs only.

Kev · 05-21-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Yep, just purchase the bulbs only.

What size?

kennethpetro · 05-21-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

What size?

1156 (get the V2 as they're brighter than V1)

urnone · 05-21-2008, 10:58 PM

are they brighter than the oem??? Do they have a better light out put for reverse at night?

SV Concepts III · 05-22-2008, 12:44 AM

They are about the same brightness as OEM but offer a more pure white output.

CYM07 · 05-22-2008, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

They are about the same brightness as OEM but offer a more pure white output.

So this is more of a cosmetic thing and does not really help you see better when you reverse at night?

SV Concepts III · 05-22-2008, 07:46 AM

That's correct, it is designed as a color upgrade.

absix · 05-22-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

That's correct, it is designed as a color upgrade.

Post a direct link to the LEDs please.

kennethpetro · 05-22-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by absix

Post a direct link to the LEDs please.

Just select the 1156 bulbs, comes with 2 bulbs

http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/BMW-...duct_info.html

ZJP · 05-22-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CYM07

So this is more of a cosmetic thing and does not really help you see better when you reverse at night?

Well, my friend put LED backup lights in his RX7 and now when he goes into reverse, the bulbs are so bright they actually cast a shadow... so they definitely help a little bit.

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kennethpetro Lieutenant 8 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2011 328i JB/Black Dakota Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (2)	QUOTE=CYM07;2706083]Has anyone ever installed LED bulbs for their reverse lights? I was thinking about getting them for my e92, but wondered if it makes a difference. Could someone post pics? Also what bout fogs? What is the actual bulb number for the reverse light and if i installed LEDs, is there a sensor on the reverse lights (LEDs draw less current, so it'll throw off the sensor, if there was one)[/QUOTE] Model: 1156 If you go with LED's for the back-up lights go to JleviSW.com because their bulbs will not throw the error code......my car is an april 2008 build AW e92 at there's no code. I've heard earlier models throw a code with other lights but JleviSW's don't. I think they're $25 a pair Here are some pics Attachment 156499 Attachment 156500 Last edited by kennethpetro; 05-29-2008 at 08:00 AM..
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CYM07 Private 14 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 07 328i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	So, all i need to do is get 1156 LED bulbs and there would be no error since there is no senor for the back up lights? Also anyone have pictures of the OEM bulbs so I compare the two?
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