Illuminated BMW Door Sils
11-13-2010, 11:42 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
It's been a while since a did a bit of moding so I couldn't pass on a bargain off ebay for a full set of illuminated door sils - I always liked this accessory but found the dealer price (450euros) too steep - finding it at a 1/3 of the price was sweet 
The sils themselves are brushed aluminium with an illuminated LED section which light up by the relevant signal. All parts are included in a box - no coding is necessary.
I'm attaching all relevant pdf's I gathered in case someone's interested in installing this in the future - the install itself is not terribly difficult but I will challenge anyone who can do this in 2.5 hours as stated in the BMW install instructions ! it took me the better part of a day. There's a lot of interior trim removal, some drilling and you'll need some basic wiring knowledge.
You'll need to access BMW WDS for the electrical wiring diagrams (there's a couple of online sites - just google it
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Product info:
Install instructions are in German but this can be easily translated online:
EBA_Einstiegsleisten.pdf
just use an online pdf translator like zoho viewer for translation to english...
Various instructions for relevant trim removal:
Illuminated door sils BMW E60 sedan.pdf
Location of relevant electrical plugs:
EO_E60_61_0 11004.pdf
EO_E60_61_0 x13252.pdf
All electrical connections are done behind the glovebox:
final product:
front
rear:
The sils themselves are brushed aluminium with an illuminated LED section which light up by the relevant signal. All parts are included in a box - no coding is necessary.I'm attaching all relevant pdf's I gathered in case someone's interested in installing this in the future - the install itself is not terribly difficult but I will challenge anyone who can do this in 2.5 hours as stated in the BMW install instructions ! it took me the better part of a day. There's a lot of interior trim removal, some drilling and you'll need some basic wiring knowledge.
You'll need to access BMW WDS for the electrical wiring diagrams (there's a couple of online sites - just google it
)Product info:
Install instructions are in German but this can be easily translated online:
EBA_Einstiegsleisten.pdf
just use an online pdf translator like zoho viewer for translation to english...
Various instructions for relevant trim removal:
Illuminated door sils BMW E60 sedan.pdf
Location of relevant electrical plugs:
EO_E60_61_0 11004.pdf
EO_E60_61_0 x13252.pdf
All electrical connections are done behind the glovebox:
final product:
front
rear:
11-13-2010, 04:10 PM
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I personally think if the design is sexier, it might be worth it. But just BMW lettering and the two curves around it, I dunno, not enticing enough.
But hey, as long as you like it!
But hey, as long as you like it!
11-13-2010, 04:22 PM
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Very good, adds nice touch to the car. Should treat yourself to a big dinner to bring up all the calories you lost!
Any possible way to take a shortcut and tap some wires close by without all the routing?
Should treat yourself to a big dinner to bring up all the calories you lost! Any possible way to take a shortcut and tap some wires close by without all the routing?
11-13-2010, 05:30 PM
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Good job! Looks great man. You've got some skillz to do all that wiring. Thanks for putting up the instructions.
Nice mod on the rear-right passenger seat too! Looks comfortable.
Thanks for putting up the instructions. Nice mod on the rear-right passenger seat too! Looks comfortable.
11-13-2010, 06:53 PM
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that's absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I want one but they dont make one for the M5. I want it to say M5. Plus I dont think I got much more room under the glovebox for more wiring! LOL
11-14-2010, 12:21 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
hehe...yeah might seem too much work for what it is, but that doesn't bother me as I like working on the car - and I agree, unless you find a bargain, they're not worth the dealer $.
Find them cheap on ebay; definately worth the result - it's a classy touch imo.
Find them cheap on ebay; definately worth the result - it's a classy touch imo.