NickyPower
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Anyone here had fitted LED light bulbs of the licence plate? The Lexus's look kind
LED light
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bleachberu
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Re: LED light
Apparently there are issues with that, excess heat created can melt the plastic socket casings over time...
I wanted to do it myself initially..
Apparently there are issues with that, excess heat created can melt the plastic socket casings over time...
I wanted to do it myself initially..
martinsylim
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Re: LED light
I do have a few pairs of T10s that fit license plate lights (but no sure for BMW).
Do PM me if you're interested.
I do have a few pairs of T10s that fit license plate lights (but no sure for BMW).
Do PM me if you're interested.
bleachberu
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Re: LED light
Not only melted casings I was told...apparently some will cause Check Lights button to come on...Apparently re-wiring can be done to 'bluff' the ECU to solve this issue but probably best reserved for bigger jobs like swapping to bi-xenons or rear lights etc. Not worth the effort or $$ to do that for car plate lights or interior.
A bummer really coz I really wanted to mod those lights...sigh
Not only melted casings I was told...apparently some will cause Check Lights button to come on...Apparently re-wiring can be done to 'bluff' the ECU to solve this issue but probably best reserved for bigger jobs like swapping to bi-xenons or rear lights etc. Not worth the effort or $$ to do that for car plate lights or interior.
A bummer really coz I really wanted to mod those lights...sigh
NickyPower
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Re: LED light
U mean u have the LED light for the licence plate? I had tried b4 but flicker like disco light and also check light came on. So no choice got to go for the blue coated light bulb slightly white but it melt the cover.
xuexun;305972 said:
U mean u have the LED light for the licence plate? I had tried b4 but flicker like disco light and also check light came on. So no choice got to go for the blue coated light bulb slightly white but it melt the cover.
NickyPower
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Re: LED light
Hey bro, I have tried the bulb that u carry but too bad it flicker non stop with check light on also
martinsylim;306024 said:I do have a few pairs of T10s that fit license plate lights (but no sure for BMW).
Do PM me if you're interested.
Hey bro, I have tried the bulb that u carry but too bad it flicker non stop with check light on also
xuexun
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Re: LED light
Yup, but my car is an e46, so no check light.
Refer to this thread i created 3 years ago
http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/exterior-section/7176-anyone-tired-leds.html
NickyPower;306168 said:U mean u have the LED light for the licence plate? I had tried b4 but flicker like disco light and also check light came on. So no choice got to go for the blue coated light bulb slightly white but it melt the cover.
Yup, but my car is an e46, so no check light.
Refer to this thread i created 3 years ago
http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/exterior-section/7176-anyone-tired-leds.html
martinsylim
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Re: LED light
have you bought from me before?
NickyPower;306169 said:Hey bro, I have tried the bulb that u carry but too bad it flicker non stop with check light on also
have you bought from me before?
NickyPower
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Re: LED light
Is my friend that got it from u, maybe. He can't use so passed it to me to tried
martinsylim;306386 said:have you bought from me before?
Is my friend that got it from u, maybe. He can't use so passed it to me to tried
NickyPower
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Re: LED light
Aiya lucky u not mercedes and E60 le:furious: heard tat got to add wiring or chip something like tat to trick the system so no flickering not warning light
xuexun;306252 said:
Aiya lucky u
not mercedes and E60 le:furious: heard tat got to add wiring or chip something like tat to trick the system so no flickering not warning lightRe: LED light
From what I know, we need to add resistance in order to trick the system. The LED's have too low a resistance value and the ECU thought the bulb kaput liao. How much to add I am not sure hmmm.....
Last time tried to do it on my VW and too much trouble so gave up liao.....
From what I know, we need to add resistance in order to trick the system. The LED's have too low a resistance value and the ECU thought the bulb kaput liao. How much to add I am not sure hmmm.....
Last time tried to do it on my VW and too much trouble so gave up liao.....
j8833t
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Re: LED light
PHIL, HOW CAN U FORGET MY NICK ? DON'T FRIEND U ! :furious:
Guys.
Did it one weekday afternoon with helpful lads from AUTOBACs ( BUKIT BATOK ).
We took out original light bulbs from vehicle and match with whatever selection that they had there till we found the right ones. Also had the rear license plate light changed to LED.
There was no exact model matching original however a clever lad used one with a led lights fitted on a puny plate and had wiring harness that fitted onto the light holder. The space available, after fitting back the plastic reflector, was just enough to accomodate the gadget and its bright and beautiful.
Pro ; Cool and pleasant looking. Yellow lightings kinda look old...IMO
Con : Interior not as bright compared to original but ample...IMO
Cost : Justified
Trick : Check them out on weekdays rather than weekends...they would be very helpful as it not so crowded.
Cheers
phil;310095 said:
PHIL, HOW CAN U FORGET MY NICK ? DON'T FRIEND U ! :furious:
Guys.
Did it one weekday afternoon with helpful lads from AUTOBACs ( BUKIT BATOK ).
We took out original light bulbs from vehicle and match with whatever selection that they had there till we found the right ones. Also had the rear license plate light changed to LED.
There was no exact model matching original however a clever lad used one with a led lights fitted on a puny plate and had wiring harness that fitted onto the light holder. The space available, after fitting back the plastic reflector, was just enough to accomodate the gadget and its bright and beautiful.
Pro ; Cool and pleasant looking. Yellow lightings kinda look old...IMO
Con : Interior not as bright compared to original but ample...IMO
Cost : Justified
Trick : Check them out on weekdays rather than weekends...they would be very helpful as it not so crowded.
Cheers
NickyPower
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Re: LED light
Hi bro u mean u had ur number plate light changed to LED light without having any problem of check light n flickering?
j8833t;310151 said:
Hi bro u mean u had ur number plate light changed to LED light without having any problem of check light n flickering?
j8833t
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Re: LED light
Yeah..no indications of any sort or whatever on dashboard. Another bro, JINOOI also had it changed recently at another autoshop along Alexander Rd..no problems too.
BTW, our rides are E46..wouldn't know about how sensitive the electronics stuff are on your model.
Yeah..no indications of any sort or whatever on dashboard. Another bro, JINOOI also had it changed recently at another autoshop along Alexander Rd..no problems too.
BTW, our rides are E46..wouldn't know about how sensitive the electronics stuff are on your model.
