DIY - LED License Plate Light

koreez88 · 05-17-2008, 08:02 AM

I spent 45 bucks on 2 sets of Luxer1 12 led sets and my car still throws an error every other time, but only for like 5-10 secs now *sigh* waste of money

Booster4075 · 05-26-2008, 04:18 AM

These bulbs probably aren't the perfected mod. I bought a set - they kick an intermittent bulb error at nearly every startup (goes away in like 5-10 seconds.)

Bulbs look great (maybe a little too bright), however, now one row of LEDS on one of the LED boards sorta flickers... I think these are made very cheap. I can almost stand the bulb message, but the flickering is unacceptable.

Back to stock bulbs until something better... OEM fixtures from an '08 would be great if someone figured out the resistance issues!

koreez88 · 05-26-2008, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Booster4075

These bulbs probably aren't the perfected mod. I bought a set - they kick an intermittent bulb error at nearly every startup (goes away in like 5-10 seconds.)

Bulbs look great (maybe a little too bright), however, now one row of LEDS on one of the LED boards sorta flickers... I think these are made very cheap. I can almost stand the bulb message, but the flickering is unacceptable.

Back to stock bulbs until something better... OEM fixtures from an '08 would be great if someone figured out the resistance issues!

I'm with you on this my friend, I had the exact same issues. Eh, back to stockies for now...

BiscottiGelato · 05-26-2008, 05:00 AM

Wire 33ohm (rated for 5W+ or it'll burn) in parallel with the OEM LEDs. no error codes. done.

Booster4075 · 06-04-2008, 03:28 AM

I just put these in and they work great. Stock fitment, nice color, not too bright, and no resistors. Best of all, no error!!! (a little pricey though at $30+shipping, but otherwise perfect!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NO-ER...mZ250253623896

koreez88 · 06-04-2008, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booster4075

I just put these in and they work great. Stock fitment, nice color, not too bright, and no resistors. Best of all, no error!!! (a little pricey though at $30+shipping, but otherwise perfect!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NO-ER...mZ250253623896

What's your car's build date?

Booster4075 · 06-04-2008, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by koreez88

What's your car's build date?

E90 - 9/06

Shinchan · 06-04-2008, 07:11 AM

Hmm..I don't have any bulb error.. infact... i have whole bunch of LED in the car.. and has no bulb out error....

koreez88 · 06-09-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booster4075

I just put these in and they work great. Stock fitment, nice color, not too bright, and no resistors. Best of all, no error!!! (a little pricey though at $30+shipping, but otherwise perfect!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NO-ER...mZ250253623896

I will vouch for this set as well, this one works! My car would has thrown errors for the last 2 sets of led panels I've tried, but those work perfectly, no errors!
Happy Alex is Happy.

EDIT: apparently not, once you start driving, the error is there

punkeyb88 · 10-08-2008, 04:45 AM

i did this mod tonight.. everything went great, but I ended up getting the error.. :[

I only used the bulbs though, not the whole panel.. could that be the problem?

I have a 2006 325i..

help !

:]
Thanks!
Kristen

jerseyaj201 · 11-26-2008, 07:35 PM

i put the piaa led license plate lights and i got the error message anyone know how i can get rid of the message or any help ful ideas

WinRe90 · 12-15-2008, 06:04 PM

ok i bought the set from Bimmian, i had them ship me leds for the license plate also, (same one as the compartment) and now it throws a License Plate Bulb code. what led resistor would i need to wire in to get rid of the code? thanks for the help

Luki · 02-20-2009, 06:24 AM

I have just bought original LED License Plate Lights at BMW.
Part number is 63 26 7 193 293
Price: I paid in Poland ~12 USD each
Change is simple: take out old one and put a new one. Simple and easy

E92-Lighting · 02-20-2009, 12:00 PM

good find

InfamousM3 · 03-15-2009, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luki

I have just bought original LED License Plate Lights at BMW.
Part number is 63 26 7 193 293
Price: I paid in Poland ~12 USD each
Change is simple: take out old one and put a new one. Simple and easy

does this work for pr-march 2007 production vehicles without any errors? im curious

c_jeong89 · 03-22-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luki

I have just bought original LED License Plate Lights at BMW.
Part number is 63 26 7 193 293
Price: I paid in Poland ~12 USD each
Change is simple: take out old one and put a new one. Simple and easy

I checked the part number on tischer site and it just said license plate light. Is it LED or just a replacement? and yeah I'm also curious if these would produce error codes for the 07 models.

j4yyy · 04-18-2009, 05:54 AM

I was wondering if anyone knew whether the install for the GP LEDs are the same as the LUX?

E92-Lighting · 04-18-2009, 10:28 AM

for angel eyes or?

j4yyy · 04-18-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by E92-Lighting

for angel eyes or?

nooo, for the license plate led, is it the same process as this tutorial?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197437

the second item i believe... the GP LEDs

alexfresh · 08-02-2009, 10:11 AM

How do you take out, the blocks in the rear where the lights of the license plate are in? There are no screws in it. How do i pull them out?

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05-26-2008, 04:18 AM	#68
Booster4075 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 389 Posts Drives: E90, 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	These bulbs probably aren't the perfected mod. I bought a set - they kick an intermittent bulb error at nearly every startup (goes away in like 5-10 seconds.) Bulbs look great (maybe a little too bright), however, now one row of LEDS on one of the LED boards sorta flickers... I think these are made very cheap. I can almost stand the bulb message, but the flickering is unacceptable. Back to stock bulbs until something better... OEM fixtures from an '08 would be great if someone figured out the resistance issues!
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BiscottiGelato Captain 50 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 09 135i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GVA iTrader: (2)	Wire 33ohm (rated for 5W+ or it'll burn) in parallel with the OEM LEDs. no error codes. done.
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Booster4075 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 389 Posts Drives: E90, 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	Perfect bulbs! I just put these in and they work great. Stock fitment, nice color, not too bright, and no resistors. Best of all, no error!!! (a little pricey though at $30+shipping, but otherwise perfect!) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NO-ER...mZ250253623896
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Shinchan LED Rules 34 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Hmm..I don't have any bulb error.. infact... i have whole bunch of LED in the car.. and has no bulb out error.... __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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10-08-2008, 04:45 AM	#76
punkeyb88 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ iTrader: (0)	i did this mod tonight.. everything went great, but I ended up getting the error.. :[ I only used the bulbs though, not the whole panel.. could that be the problem? I have a 2006 325i.. help ! :] Thanks! Kristen
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11-26-2008, 07:35 PM	#77
jerseyaj201 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 06 325 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	led license plate light i put the piaa led license plate lights and i got the error message anyone know how i can get rid of the message or any help ful ideas
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12-15-2008, 06:04 PM	#78
WinRe90 New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i E90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	ok i bought the set from Bimmian, i had them ship me leds for the license plate also, (same one as the compartment) and now it throws a License Plate Bulb code. what led resistor would i need to wire in to get rid of the code? thanks for the help
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02-20-2009, 06:24 AM	#79
Luki Poland approaching... 13 Rep 264 Posts Drives: BMW F10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Warsaw iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW F10 [0.00]	I have just bought original LED License Plate Lights at BMW. Part number is 63 26 7 193 293 Price: I paid in Poland ~12 USD each Change is simple: take out old one and put a new one. Simple and easy __________________ F10, Styling 312, Eibach Pro Kit, Black Grill
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alexfresh Private First Class 17 Rep 173 Posts Drives: BMW F12 640 D M-PACK Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BELGIUM(Province WEST-FLANDERS) iTrader: (0)	How do you take out, the blocks in the rear where the lights of the license plate are in? There are no screws in it. How do i pull them out?
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