Error free plate LED harness for OEM LED's
12-08-2008, 05:50 PM
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Since the '08 E90/E92 came out with LED plate lamps, it can be used on a E60, E90, and E92 plus others (not confirmed)...there's 3 problems that appears when using a '08 plate LED's on those cars.
1. incorrect plug
2. sets off bulb out warning
3. LED strobes when headlight is in AUTO mode and car is turned on
This is only for using the OEM BMW LED plate housing on your E60/90/92 if it has a halgoen plate lamp as standard.
The OEM LED's comes standard on '08+ E90/92 from the factory, not on the E60 AFAIK.
I have made a harness which is a plug 'n play with no reprogramming or modifcations needed. It can be reverted back to stock should you sell or return the car at the end of the lease.
The harness has a plug which plugs into the factory plate lamp plug which is disconnected from the orignal plate lamp housing, has a 50 ohms 10w resistor to not set off a bulb out display, and a relay to prevent strobing occuring when you turn the car on while the headlight selector mode is in AUTO positon, and a JST connector to connect it to the OEM LED plate lamp.
The relays took some research to find the correct size and specs to fit inside the plate lamp housing opening in the trunk lid. There is no need to remove the trunk liner for this setup.
Since it's time consuming in getting the parts (since Aug '08 to now) and making them along with the cost of materials, I only made 7 sets and won't be making anymore.
already have 3 sets in use, one in my E90, a E92 and a E60's.
It's been tested on a E90, E92, and a E60 in the CA heat with no problems at all.
Since I'm only making a marginal out of this, I'm selling these for $45 + $5 domestic flat rate shipping.
1. incorrect plug
2. sets off bulb out warning
3. LED strobes when headlight is in AUTO mode and car is turned on
This is only for using the OEM BMW LED plate housing on your E60/90/92 if it has a halgoen plate lamp as standard.
The OEM LED's comes standard on '08+ E90/92 from the factory, not on the E60 AFAIK.
I have made a harness which is a plug 'n play with no reprogramming or modifcations needed. It can be reverted back to stock should you sell or return the car at the end of the lease.
The harness has a plug which plugs into the factory plate lamp plug which is disconnected from the orignal plate lamp housing, has a 50 ohms 10w resistor to not set off a bulb out display, and a relay to prevent strobing occuring when you turn the car on while the headlight selector mode is in AUTO positon, and a JST connector to connect it to the OEM LED plate lamp.
The relays took some research to find the correct size and specs to fit inside the plate lamp housing opening in the trunk lid. There is no need to remove the trunk liner for this setup.
Since it's time consuming in getting the parts (since Aug '08 to now) and making them along with the cost of materials, I only made 7 sets and won't be making anymore.
already have 3 sets in use, one in my E90, a E92 and a E60's.
It's been tested on a E90, E92, and a E60 in the CA heat with no problems at all.
Since I'm only making a marginal out of this, I'm selling these for $45 + $5 domestic flat rate shipping.
12-08-2008, 06:04 PM
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to the forum. The set-up looks similar to the ones member knightcom helped develop/introduce...http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=646370
Can you comment on the heat emitted from the resistors? Video at start-up to confirm no strobing as claimed?
***No error codes with the bulbs being used by me (info in my sig) with my LCI, but if one prefers OEM this would be a good option. Would you mind posting your location? Possible a member close to you can see this set-up and person and co-sign the quality
12-08-2008, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by radz550i' post='740896' date='Dec 8 2008, 09:54 PM
GL with the sales, I never had a problem with my LED lights tho, no harness needed! 
You may have a pop-in LED with a resistor built in?
12-08-2008, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='740903' date='Dec 8 2008, 07:04 PM
to the forum. The set-up looks similar to the ones member knightcom helped develop/introduce...Just wanted to vouch for my buddy 777ER (Chris). He's the guy who helped me develop the adapter. I've been running them in my ride for about a year now without any issues. It has withstood the warm SoCal weather. So purchase with confidence!
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AFAIK, OEM LCI e60's still get error codes with OEM LED lights without an adaptor 
Chris, again...GL with sales
12-08-2008, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='740903' date='Dec 8 2008, 10:04 PM
to the forum. The set-up looks similar to the ones member knightcom helped develop/introduce...http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=646370
Can you comment on the heat emitted from the resistors? Video at start-up to confirm no strobing as claimed?
***No error codes with the bulbs being used by me (info in my sig) with my LCI, but if one prefers OEM this would be a good option. Would you mind posting your location? Possible a member close to you can see this set-up and person and co-sign the quality
as for knightcom, he was the beta tester for the E60 and I worked with him in developing this
As for the heat produced by the resistors, it does produce some heat but not too hot to the touch.
I can get a video tomorrow, it's freezing outside all day today (25 deg) and my E90 is covered in salt spray from sunday drive NY-CT roundtrip.
I'm in Westchester county in NY, anyone in the same area as me?
12-08-2008, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='740910' date='Dec 8 2008, 10:10 PM
Excellent, thank you for stating that Ryan
The title of your thread can be a bit mis-leading. It reads as if you are selling LED adaptors for '08+ e60's...but I think you mean you are selling '08 LED lights for e60's AFAIK, OEM LCI e60's still get error codes with OEM LED lights without an adaptor
Chris, again...GL with sales
The title of your thread can be a bit mis-leading. It reads as if you are selling LED adaptors for '08+ e60's...but I think you mean you are selling '08 LED lights for e60's
AFAIK, OEM LCI e60's still get error codes with OEM LED lights without an adaptor Chris, again...GL with sales
Fixed the thread title
Was just informed that '08 E60's don't come with plate LED's from the factory as the '08 E90 and E92 does.
I hang over at E90post but when someone started a thread with OEM LED problems on his E92 and I replied why it's causing the problems and how to correct it with a adapter that was being constructed being the easiest way, the moderator sent me a PM stating I can't sell without becoming a supporting vendor, basically steered me away from there by the tone of his message.
12-08-2008, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 777ER' post='740940' date='Dec 8 2008, 07:38 PM
Fixed the thread title
Was just informed that '08 E60's don't come with plate LED's from the factory as the '08 E90 and E92 does.
I hang over at E90post but when someone started a thread with OEM LED problems on his E92 and I replied why it's causing the problems and how to correct it with a adapter that was being constructed being the easiest way, the moderator sent me a PM stating I can't sell without becoming a supporting vendor, basically steered me away from there by the tone of his message.
Was just informed that '08 E60's don't come with plate LED's from the factory as the '08 E90 and E92 does.
I hang over at E90post but when someone started a thread with OEM LED problems on his E92 and I replied why it's causing the problems and how to correct it with a adapter that was being constructed being the easiest way, the moderator sent me a PM stating I can't sell without becoming a supporting vendor, basically steered me away from there by the tone of his message.
Title reads better, I am sure your experience here will be better...those "other" forums
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***we have a number of 6 and 7 series owners here, have these models been tested as well?
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Originally Posted by radz550i' post='740896' date='Dec 8 2008, 08:54 PM
GL with the sales, I never had a problem with my LED lights tho, no harness needed!
Good luck with the sale