DIY: Installing Interior LED Bulbs

Chris@codemybimmer · 01-28-2012, 03:44 PM

Just did this with mine but ive run into a little problem.
when my engine is on and running when the doors open the led's turn off after 5 secs or so. then they dont come back unless i turn off the car and turn it back on again. but when the engine is off, there are no problems. anyone else getting this?

M BROK3 · 02-09-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1lyfe

Just did this with mine but ive run into a little problem.
when my engine is on and running when the doors open the led's turn off after 5 secs or so. then they dont come back unless i turn off the car and turn it back on again. but when the engine is off, there are no problems. anyone else getting this?

You have the wrong lights, these wont work as you need the ones with the canbus. When the engine is off the car doesn't run the bulb check so they stay on but as soon as you turn on the car and the computer runs bulb check it turns them off.

YMB_F80 · 02-14-2012, 10:26 PM

i have a problem how did u guys manage to unhook the plug from the light i tried to depress it with the flat head but that didn't work

Moonstone · 02-20-2012, 05:28 PM

Not sure if this has been covered before but none of the techniques shown to replace the front dome lights are required. The BMW owners manual describes how to access the sunroof manual wind mechanism. I just followed this and had the light assembly out and lights replaced within minutes. Just make sure you have a small flat blade screwdriver and angle it towards the rear of the car as you push up otherwise you will catch the edge of the roof and not push back the metal clip.

1sh@Crystalwhite · 02-23-2012, 09:53 AM

Thanks man! Very well explained!

I had a little trouble with what to do with the standard bulb already there! It turns out you got to put some muscle into it and yank it out!

genx68 · 02-26-2012, 03:04 PM

I'm done ! Thanks to all contributors !

BMW-335i-07 · 02-27-2012, 12:52 AM

so what the best LED Interior pack? where I can buy?

SoJohnSaid · 03-02-2012, 07:48 AM

Best leds i bought are vleds

matrix76 · 03-02-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW-335i-07

so what the best LED Interior pack? where I can buy?

Got mine here,

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=554906

jrdnlc · 03-02-2012, 11:55 PM

Anyone in Socal/LA area willing to do this for me for a couple bucks?

M3anBIMMER · 03-09-2012, 10:39 PM

i can't figure out the footwell lights on my e92 m3. none of the footwell lights are turning on. they worked for a day and they haven't worked in over a month. i suspect it's the rear side footwell T5 bulbs so I've purchased a different set and also put back the stock ones but still nothing. i have changed a bunch of fuses 7, 62, and a few others. the domes and trunk work fine. what do i need to do???

JYohay · 03-11-2012, 01:55 AM

Very helpful

jrdnlc · 03-13-2012, 03:28 PM

I need help with the front dome on my e90. I can't seem to figure out how to remove it.

Anyone willing to do it for a couple bucks?

SF E90 · 05-07-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonstone

Not sure if this has been covered before but none of the techniques shown to replace the front dome lights are required. The BMW owners manual describes how to access the sunroof manual wind mechanism. I just followed this and had the light assembly out and lights replaced within minutes. Just make sure you have a small flat blade screwdriver and angle it towards the rear of the car as you push up otherwise you will catch the edge of the roof and not push back the metal clip.

This worked the best! I tried the other methods without any success, but this worked great, thanks! One thing I would suggest to other folks is to put scotch tape inside of the silver part of the dome to prevent scratching it. I learned that lesson after giving it a few scratches trying to put the 12 LED bulb from the modmy3 LED kit.

Alpine86 · 06-27-2012, 03:20 PM

Somebody shoot a video of the install

Diode · 06-29-2012, 09:33 PM

The LED bulbs are for all interior lights. How about the flashlight in the glove box?

D804 · 07-12-2012, 12:21 AM

thanks for the writeup, can't wait to switch mine out

ThatGuyMikee · 10-12-2012, 06:57 PM

does anyone know what license plate lights the white bmw has in the pictures??

MerciZizou · 11-12-2012, 09:09 AM

Do they make these kits for the 2008 Sedan 335i???

babis · 11-28-2012, 04:15 AM

Hey guys,

thanks for the tutorial, everything seems to work, except for the door light. How do I get off the white cover, as you can see in this picture? http://i46.tinypic.com/nd6cyc.jpg

starbai · 11-29-2012, 04:10 PM

damn those are bright lol.

bcornwellatl · 01-15-2013, 09:06 PM

Good God I have F'ed up my car trying to do this - So I tried to insert the new bulb in and the little white plastic part poped out - now I have no bulb - furthermore I tried to follow the directions above- removing the liner around the roof, and I couldn't find any friggen clips - so I pulled down a bit and the little grills where the speakers are (or temp sensors) broke. Further I can't get the damn thing to snap back in - oh man this sucks - I hate taking it to the bmw dealer to tell them I f'ed up trying to replace a bulb.. 500 bucks here I come... anybody got any better ideas?

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Chris@codemybimmer 171 Rep 1,397 Posts Drives: AW F30 328i Xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Just did this with mine but ive run into a little problem. when my engine is on and running when the doors open the led's turn off after 5 secs or so. then they dont come back unless i turn off the car and turn it back on again. but when the engine is off, there are no problems. anyone else getting this?
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02-14-2012, 10:26 PM	#113
YMB_F80 Lieutenant Colonel 445 Rep 1,529 Posts Drives: YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Socal/ SGV 626 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 335i [7.00] 2015 BMW M3 [10.00]	i have a problem how did u guys manage to unhook the plug from the light i tried to depress it with the flat head but that didn't work
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02-20-2012, 05:28 PM	#114
Moonstone New Member 14 Rep 22 Posts Drives: E90 320i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Adelaide, SA iTrader: (0)	Not sure if this has been covered before but none of the techniques shown to replace the front dome lights are required. The BMW owners manual describes how to access the sunroof manual wind mechanism. I just followed this and had the light assembly out and lights replaced within minutes. Just make sure you have a small flat blade screwdriver and angle it towards the rear of the car as you push up otherwise you will catch the edge of the roof and not push back the metal clip. Attached Images __________________ M-Sport Pack \| BMW Individual Paint - Moonstone \| BMW 193 18" Wheels \| BMW Individual Interior Trim - Anthracite Maple
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02-23-2012, 09:53 AM	#115
1sh@Crystalwhite Banned 60 Rep 905 Posts Drives: E92 Space Grey Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: All over the UK! iTrader: (19)	Thanks man! Very well explained! I had a little trouble with what to do with the standard bulb already there! It turns out you got to put some muscle into it and yank it out!
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02-26-2012, 03:04 PM	#116
genx68 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Msport Alp. White Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	I'm done ! Thanks to all contributors !
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02-27-2012, 12:52 AM	#117
BMW-335i-07 Coding 4 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 335i 2007 BMW Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	so what the best LED Interior pack? where I can buy?
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03-02-2012, 07:48 AM	#118
SoJohnSaid New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Best leds i bought are vleds
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03-02-2012, 11:55 PM	#120
jrdnlc Captain 29 Rep 645 Posts Drives: E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (3)	Anyone in Socal/LA area willing to do this for me for a couple bucks?
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03-09-2012, 10:39 PM	#121
M3anBIMMER New Member 1 Rep 22 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3 & e46 330Ci Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	i can't figure out the footwell lights on my e92 m3. none of the footwell lights are turning on. they worked for a day and they haven't worked in over a month. i suspect it's the rear side footwell T5 bulbs so I've purchased a different set and also put back the stock ones but still nothing. i have changed a bunch of fuses 7, 62, and a few others. the domes and trunk work fine. what do i need to do??? __________________ e92 ///M3 l 6MT l Alpine White III l Extended Fox Red Novillo l Carbon Leather l Loaded 19" OEM GTS wheels l Macht Schnell Filter/Scoops l Axle-Back Exhaust l 5% Tint l Carbon Fiber Exterior Trim l RDSport Springs l V1 & LI Dual
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03-11-2012, 01:55 AM	#122
JYohay Banned 42 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	Very helpful
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03-13-2012, 03:28 PM	#123
jrdnlc Captain 29 Rep 645 Posts Drives: E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (3)	I need help with the front dome on my e90. I can't seem to figure out how to remove it. Anyone willing to do it for a couple bucks?
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06-27-2012, 03:20 PM	#125
Alpine86 Private First Class 13 Rep 130 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca iTrader: (0)	Somebody shoot a video of the install __________________
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06-29-2012, 09:33 PM	#126
Diode New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Flashlight The LED bulbs are for all interior lights. How about the flashlight in the glove box?
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07-12-2012, 12:21 AM	#127
D804 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: White 2008 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	thanks for the writeup, can't wait to switch mine out
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10-12-2012, 06:57 PM	#128
ThatGuyMikee Captain 37 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 e90 6spd Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Staten island iTrader: (2)	does anyone know what license plate lights the white bmw has in the pictures?? __________________ Originally Posted by onebadmofo Some people buy cars to look at them and call them their babies, but not me. This car is my bitch and I bought it to drive it.
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11-12-2012, 09:09 AM	#129
MerciZizou New Member 5 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: West Houston iTrader: (1)	Do they make these kits for the 2008 Sedan 335i???
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11-28-2012, 04:15 AM	#130
babis Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 325i 2005 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, thanks for the tutorial, everything seems to work, except for the door light. How do I get off the white cover, as you can see in this picture? http://i46.tinypic.com/nd6cyc.jpg
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11-29-2012, 04:10 PM	#131
starbai PPRSWCE 654 Rep 1,848 Posts Drives: 18 Tanzanite Blue F80 ZCP Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando FL iTrader: (2)	damn those are bright lol.
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01-15-2013, 09:06 PM	#132
bcornwellatl Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 328i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Suwanee, GA iTrader: (0)	Good God I have F'ed up my car trying to do this - So I tried to insert the new bulb in and the little white plastic part poped out - now I have no bulb - furthermore I tried to follow the directions above- removing the liner around the roof, and I couldn't find any friggen clips - so I pulled down a bit and the little grills where the speakers are (or temp sensors) broke. Further I can't get the damn thing to snap back in - oh man this sucks - I hate taking it to the bmw dealer to tell them I f'ed up trying to replace a bulb.. 500 bucks here I come... anybody got any better ideas?
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