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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 06:19 AM
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hi i has started to change my interior leds from orange to white. iv changed the climate control, heat seat and light unit.

i have left the engine start button. has anyone disconnected this button? is it safe if the battery is disconnected?

i will get pics up asap. just need to change door lock button and window switches and drive lights.
im also carbon wraping the interior parts just waiting for a delivery.
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Yea you can take off start/stop button even when battery is still connected. Done it myself.
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 09:14 AM
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I've been contemplating doing this myself. I want to change the lights to blue. Please post lots of pics and a DIY!
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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i will post some pics and guide im waiting for LEDs now im going to do the start button red i think. iv got my window switches, radio lights and cluster to do. does anyone know if by law the drive leds in the roof need to be orange? if i change them to white it may look like my interior light is on.
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 12:59 AM
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some pics stil waiting for more LEDs







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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 01:06 AM
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My Ride: 2006 520d - 19" 172s- Remapped - LCI taillights V6 cables - LCI xenon headlights - Denison 500 with BTA1500 - led interior lights - OEM led number plate lights Planned mods: Folding mirrors - Modmynav kit - High gloss shadowline trim -
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Looks so much better - was it as simple as just changing the bulbs or did you have to do soldering like the cluster mod?
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 01:10 AM
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i had to solder the LEDs on like the cluster mod. il get some more pic when its dark
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 05:31 AM
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Are the LEDs the same as the ones for the cluster mod? Where did you get them? Awesome job man!
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 08:17 AM
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Got any mod in progress pictures???
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 08:21 AM
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they are the same LED as the cluster. i do have so progress pics will put them up soon. i may have it all finished tomorrow if my LEDs come.
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