Pre-LCI Xenon to LCI Xenon Conversion

deanmc · 04-05-2010, 05:43 PM

I've searched, but I must be entering the wrong search terms...I'm looking for the threads that talk about Pre-LCI xenon to LCI xenon coversion. Who's the resident expert on lighting around here nowadays?

I have a chance to get a set of LCI headlight housing, just wondering what else I need to do the conversion from Pre-LCI. Can someone point me in the right direction?

JayKay335i · 04-05-2010, 06:16 PM

Resistors for the LEDs.

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 04-05-2010, 08:00 PM

Try searching with "dsc201knoc"

deanmc · 04-05-2010, 10:59 PM

Thanks guys! Mike, dsc201knoc went from pre-lci halogens to pre-lci xenons. What I'm looking for is information that will help me convert from pre-lci xenon to lci xenon, e.g., can I use the same ballasts, bulbs, etc...

spdy330 · 04-05-2010, 11:19 PM

Let me know if you do this. I would love to see before and after pictures.

Nikoljan · 04-06-2010, 10:07 AM

it's easier to change the headlumps and taillights together at once, otherwise you will have to deal with transistors and other "intresting" things. to make conversion you will have to buy 4 cables - "pre-lco to lci" and to change FRM to FRM3)

good luck)

coolchu001 · 04-07-2010, 06:14 PM

I think the LCI hoods are different than pre-LCI, so i'm not sure if the LCI headlight housing fits right in on a pre-LCI...

carlosalbertogui · 02-02-2011, 12:02 PM

yes they fit even bumper all fits

DESI4life10 · 02-02-2011, 12:17 PM

The ballast are different (Different shape) but the bulbs are the same.

If you code the car to accept the new LCI lights, you won't need the resistors etc to equalize the load on the led turn signal. The coding will tell the car that you are running the lci setup.

MyE92 · 02-02-2011, 12:44 PM

would you use the same headlight harness (pre-LCI) for the LCI headlights?

modtheebmw · 02-04-2011, 05:47 AM

Damon and Jay have done this several times using oem parts. others use aftermarket ballast Look up Maestro i believe jay did his conversions not too long ago. go on their youtube videos but heres one but look up maestro for more info.

carlosalbertogui · 02-09-2011, 08:36 AM

the wiring is what we need

bmw says it is just one wire tha changes place!!!!!!!!!

USMCxi · 02-09-2011, 11:47 AM

I already have the MTEC V3 bulb.. All I need is a new Xenon Headlight for my car right? I have a 2007 E90 and it's really frustrating to find a straight answer.. Will the Xenon Headlight be compatible with my MTEC to make it LED? I saw some headlights that were also CCFL's... If I put the MTEC bulb in the CCFL headlights will it make it LED?

Please help!!

E90335XI · 12-19-2011, 09:02 PM

Just wondering if the OP ever got the answer to his question. Is it doable to swap out the Pre LCI xenon with LCI xenon? or is there a wrtie up on this anywhere?

robbie211 · 11-28-2012, 05:27 PM

Wondering if anyone has been able to do the swap with 100% functionality of the LCI Xenon features (cornering lights, 3 amber leds etc)

mapleridge · 11-29-2012, 12:23 AM

My thread goes through all of the wiring needs for this swap. You can even make a plug and play harness that makes everything reversible. coding is the second step and like Desi mentioned. You tell your car you have xenons now. It's all doable. Many have done it.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=695805

boostedstyle95 · 12-07-2012, 07:15 AM

i currently have these on my e90 pre lci

and i want these with out changing hood and bumper. I just dont understand how i can have my halos as the only lights being projected besides my low beams like these

._. · 12-07-2012, 08:52 AM

FRM2+ are needed for halos as running lights, unless you code out the corner and run your lights in parking light mode.

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deanmc Captain 64 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	Thanks guys! Mike, dsc201knoc went from pre-lci halogens to pre-lci xenons. What I'm looking for is information that will help me convert from pre-lci xenon to lci xenon, e.g., can I use the same ballasts, bulbs, etc...
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coolchu001 Lieutenant 47 Rep 583 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OH iTrader: (30)	I think the LCI hoods are different than pre-LCI, so i'm not sure if the LCI headlight housing fits right in on a pre-LCI...
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DESI4life10 Banned 201 Rep 3,328 Posts Drives: Coding: Desi4life10@gmail.com Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West of Toronto, Canada iTrader: (18)	The ballast are different (Different shape) but the bulbs are the same. If you code the car to accept the new LCI lights, you won't need the resistors etc to equalize the load on the led turn signal. The coding will tell the car that you are running the lci setup.
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modtheebmw Banned 17 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sunset Beach, Cali iTrader: (1)	Damon and Jay have done this several times using oem parts. others use aftermarket ballast Look up Maestro i believe jay did his conversions not too long ago. go on their youtube videos but heres one but look up maestro for more info.
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carlosalbertogui Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 238 Posts Drives: bmw E91 facelifted by me Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portugal iTrader: (0)	the wiring is what we need bmw says it is just one wire tha changes place!!!!!!!!!
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USMCxi New Member 4 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328xi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I already have the MTEC V3 bulb.. All I need is a new Xenon Headlight for my car right? I have a 2007 E90 and it's really frustrating to find a straight answer.. Will the Xenon Headlight be compatible with my MTEC to make it LED? I saw some headlights that were also CCFL's... If I put the MTEC bulb in the CCFL headlights will it make it LED? Please help!!
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E90335XI New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: E90 335XI ; E88 135I Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Somewhere iin the USA iTrader: (0)	Just wondering if the OP ever got the answer to his question. Is it doable to swap out the Pre LCI xenon with LCI xenon? or is there a wrtie up on this anywhere?
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robbie211 Captain 43 Rep 819 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OC iTrader: (16) Garage List 2007 335i [6.76]	Wondering if anyone has been able to do the swap with 100% functionality of the LCI Xenon features (cornering lights, 3 amber leds etc)
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mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	My thread goes through all of the wiring needs for this swap. You can even make a plug and play harness that makes everything reversible. coding is the second step and like Desi mentioned. You tell your car you have xenons now. It's all doable. Many have done it. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=695805
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boostedstyle95 Banned 6 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa! HMU!! iTrader: (0)	i currently have these on my e90 pre lci and i want these with out changing hood and bumper. I just dont understand how i can have my halos as the only lights being projected besides my low beams like these
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12-07-2012, 08:52 AM	#18
._. Colonel 74 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (15)	FRM2+ are needed for halos as running lights, unless you code out the corner and run your lights in parking light mode.
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