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can I change my amber singal bulbs to red on pre-lci tailights?

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Old 01-02-2009 | 10:18 AM
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like title says, has anyone change the amber turn signal bulbs to red on the pre-lci tailights? I like red signal better than orange. is this mod possible? does auto shops carry them in red? thanks!
Old 01-02-2009 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by myfiveserie1818' post='757838' date='Jan 2 2009, 02:18 PM
like title says, has anyone change the amber turn signal bulbs to red on the pre-lci tailights? I like red signal better than orange. is this mod possible? does auto shops carry them in red? thanks!
Since it's the turn signal bulb that create the "color" I can't see anything that would prevent replacing the amber bulb with a red one. If it's a red LED, then resistors will be required as has been noted in previous posts.
Old 01-02-2009 | 10:50 AM
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im sure you can change it to red. i changed mine, along with other bulbs, to white. its hard to find the bulb though. and youll prob want to get it with the silver look so you dont see the tint through the housing.
Old 01-02-2009 | 11:02 AM
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what is the correct size on those bulbs? once I know the size, I will try to look around for some red ones..
Old 01-02-2009 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by myfiveserie1818' post='757871' date='Jan 2 2009, 12:02 PM
what is the correct size on those bulbs? once I know the size, I will try to look around for some red ones..

should be in your owners manual ...if you could provide your e60 year...i would point to the e60. net info page for the list of pdf manuals ..


http://www.e60.net/information/
Old 01-02-2009 | 11:08 AM
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by the way, I have a 04 530i 6sp manual.. thanks!
Old 01-02-2009 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by myfiveserie1818' post='757876' date='Jan 2 2009, 12:08 PM
by the way, I have a 04 530i 6sp manual.. thanks!

looks like pg 186 then..


http://www.e60.net/information/2004_..._Manual_US.pdf
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