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Apr 10, 2009 | 07:53 AM

timo

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My Ride: 2006 520d SE 163bhp, Saloon, Grey, no factory fit extras, no mods. (yet...).

I am about to have the rear tail lights on my 520d replaced under warranty, and am considering upgrading to the LED version.

I heard that there is a conversion harness which does not cause idrive issues.

Doesn anyone know the cost ?

Apr 10, 2009 | 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by timo' post='843014' date='Apr 10 2009, 06:53 PM

I am about to have the rear tail lights on my 520d replaced under warranty, and am considering upgrading to the LED version.
I heard that there is a conversion harness which does not cause idrive issues.
Doesn anyone know the cost ?

You really need to discuss this (and many other matters you have posted today) with your BMW dealer.

Why would the tail lights be replaced under warranty, what's wrong with them?

Also forget about the seat change, very costly.

Wouldn't one post been enough?

Apr 10, 2009 | 10:44 AM

timo

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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='843043' date='Apr 10 2009, 05:25 PM

Strangely botth my tail lights have been effected by water ingress and have grown a nice culture of algae !

the posting thing is because my PM function was recently deleted by the spamming issue and I have not been back to the forum for a few months.

Thanks,

Tim

Apr 10, 2009 | 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by timo' post='843014' date='Apr 10 2009, 04:53 PM

The cost of the wireing is cheap. But you might need to change your light control mondule depending on when your car was built.

Apr 10, 2009 | 11:02 AM

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Timo, Talk to our very own Electrical Genius.... Bruce_Miranda. He should be able to help you with a quote on the harness. GL!