DIY - LED License Plate Light

RD Sport · 05-25-2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinchan

alright, got good news and bad news..... for 24 LED from Bavauto...

24 LED is 2 X 12 LED panel. only 1 set of adapter for various socket.

Bad news...

the 2 X 12 Leds can only be daisy chain together... meaning one of the LED panel has a right socket connection the the adapter.. the second panel can only be relay to the first one....

Good news...

the 24 LED can be use in center console.. create a super bright 24 LED light.. that could blind ur eyes...

see this thread for picture..

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...60#post1006760

I have been using this 24 LED in the center dome lights for almost 6 months, no problem what so ever! ultra bright!

uhaulball · 05-31-2007, 01:03 PM

i just did this mod 5 minutes ago

thanks shin

MUNIK-FL · 07-14-2007, 06:06 PM

How bright are your LEDs? Can you compare them to, say, the Lexus GS350? Your pics dont look as bright as those do, but it could just be the picture. By the way, I know these Hoens aren't LEDs, but they look pretty white and bright (and they are cheaper - $12.00 per pair) :

http://www.hoen-usa.com/licenseplate.htm

inphower · 07-17-2007, 05:37 AM

I use this, is a array of 9 LEDS but plug & play, you need aditional resistor for non computer error...:

http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...ype=osi_widget

OC Guy · 07-20-2007, 05:06 AM

I must've missed this thread. The light bulb master!

Shinchan · 07-21-2007, 09:30 PM

DIY need some update: its much easier to use rotary tool to cut away those plastic bridge.

OhhaiAlex · 07-22-2007, 02:00 AM

you can get it from

http://autolumination.com
http://www.superbrightleds.com

tissot · 07-31-2007, 10:15 AM

I tried doing this but I can't get it to work. I followed all the instructions and I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. One of the LED pads started melting.

Shinchan · 08-01-2007, 06:34 PM

Did the LED light up at all?

if it did not light up and start melting... means that you have the LED on backward... LED is directional... so you need to swap that Festoon arround.

tissot · 08-02-2007, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinchan

Did the LED light up at all?

if it did not light up and start melting... means that you have the LED on backward... LED is directional... so you need to swap that Festoon arround.

Got it. I feel like an idiot.

BMW_E90 · 08-22-2007, 12:33 PM

when you put leds on the car it starts blinking for a few seconds everytime you start the car. does this do that? i want leds but i hate the blinking (seems ricey like strobes)

Shinchan · 08-22-2007, 02:34 PM

i don't know.. coz.. when I start my car.. I am in the car... LOL

3thirty5 · 08-22-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_E90

when you put leds on the car it starts blinking for a few seconds everytime you start the car. does this do that? i want leds but i hate the blinking (seems ricey like strobes)

No it doesn't, i purposly had my gf started my car after the install, just so i can see if there's blinking.

bbdamon · 08-23-2007, 01:03 AM

Finished mine today!! it was pretty easy!! and it looks good!! thanks for the DIY!!

dragonxyz · 08-30-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo335i

too much work (sand drills)
can sum1 plz sell the whole plate hosuing with white LED.. much easier really..

You don't have to sand drill if it's too much work. It'll still fit.. just not as good.

Excellence · 08-30-2007, 07:31 PM

How much is the License lamp Back housing shipping to Canada from crown auto parts?

Shinchan · 08-30-2007, 09:13 PM

don't know.. you call call them for quote.. might as well as find out from dealer in Toronto how much is it.

3thirty5 · 08-31-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Excellence

How much is the License lamp Back housing shipping to Canada from crown auto parts?

you don't really need another housing to attempt this... it's kinda hard to mess up. and even with those plastic pieces removed, the oem halogen bulb will still fit in the housing; so you can always to back to using them if you like. I think buying new housings just for the LEDs will cost too much money and won't be worth it.

3thirty5 · 09-02-2007, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo335i

can sum1 please sell me a pair of these housing.. i really wan to do this mod without goin thru ebay n modifying the housing.. send me a PM and offer!
we can work this out!

if you get a set of stock housing and a pair of these LED lights and send them to me i'll be happy to put it together and ship it back to you... u'll have to reimburse me for the shipping of course.

BMW_E90 · 09-06-2007, 09:31 PM

question.... how do you take out the housing? lol i had trouble and couldnt figure it out.

nj335i · 09-06-2007, 09:38 PM

You can push the housing to the right, and then pull down the left side. It should come out pretty easily like that.

nj335i · 09-06-2007, 09:58 PM

Here's a picture of my rear after this mod.

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MUNIK-FL Lieutenant 28 Rep 451 Posts Drives: Nissan Titan XD Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	How bright are your LEDs? Can you compare them to, say, the Lexus GS350? Your pics dont look as bright as those do, but it could just be the picture. By the way, I know these Hoens aren't LEDs, but they look pretty white and bright (and they are cheaper - $12.00 per pair) : http://www.hoen-usa.com/licenseplate.htm Last edited by MUNIK-FL; 07-16-2007 at 02:55 PM..
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07-21-2007, 09:30 PM	#28
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07-22-2007, 02:00 AM	#29
OhhaiAlex Oh hai :) 50 Rep 3,880 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (0)	you can get it from http://autolumination.com http://www.superbrightleds.com __________________
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08-01-2007, 06:34 PM	#31
Shinchan LED Rules 59 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Did the LED light up at all? if it did not light up and start melting... means that you have the LED on backward... LED is directional... so you need to swap that Festoon arround. __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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08-22-2007, 12:33 PM	#33
BMW_E90 Major 57 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California iTrader: (11)	when you put leds on the car it starts blinking for a few seconds everytime you start the car. does this do that? i want leds but i hate the blinking (seems ricey like strobes) __________________
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08-22-2007, 02:34 PM	#34
Shinchan LED Rules 59 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	i don't know.. coz.. when I start my car.. I am in the car... LOL __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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08-23-2007, 01:03 AM	#36
bbdamon Private First Class 16 Rep 195 Posts Drives: X6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: stockton,ca iTrader: (0)	Finished mine today!! it was pretty easy!! and it looks good!! thanks for the DIY!!
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08-30-2007, 07:31 PM	#38
Excellence G-STAR 200 Rep 1,897 Posts Drives: E90 to A5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	How much is the License lamp Back housing shipping to Canada from crown auto parts?
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08-30-2007, 09:13 PM	#39
Shinchan LED Rules 59 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	don't know.. you call call them for quote.. might as well as find out from dealer in Toronto how much is it. __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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09-06-2007, 09:31 PM	#42
BMW_E90 Major 57 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California iTrader: (11)	question.... how do you take out the housing? lol i had trouble and couldnt figure it out. __________________
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09-06-2007, 09:38 PM	#43
nj335i Modaholic 88 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: with 3 pedals Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Coast iTrader: (7)	You can push the housing to the right, and then pull down the left side. It should come out pretty easily like that. __________________ Euro Delivery - April 2007
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09-06-2007, 09:58 PM	#44
nj335i Modaholic 88 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: with 3 pedals Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Coast iTrader: (7)	Here's a picture of my rear after this mod. Attached Images __________________ Euro Delivery - April 2007
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