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Old 04-16-2008, 07:09 PM
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Am about to jump the gun on these off ebay but I'd like your opinions first.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NO-ERROR-LE...sspagenameZWDVW

I know there's a risk that it may not work properly so if any of you guys have tried this specific product and are successful with error free codes let me know. I think it will look great on my AW ride!
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='562796' date='Apr 16 2008, 11:09 PM
Am about to jump the gun on these off ebay but I'd like your opinions first.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NO-ERROR-LE...sspagenameZWDVW

I know there's a risk that it may not work properly so if any of you guys have tried this specific product and are successful with error free codes let me know. I think it will look great on my AW ride!
Duu it! =) it'll work. I think. A lot of us have LED license plate lights and it works fine.


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How come other members had to use resistors?
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Or you can just get the bulbs from autoillumination for $6/each and get the resistors for $1.99(for a 2 pack) from Radio Shack.

That's what I've had on my car for over a year and I have zero issues.
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='562799' date='Apr 16 2008, 11:17 PM
How come other members had to use resistors?
I did too. depends on the bulbs. I see these bulbs have some chip. Give it a chance. it should be cool.

so duu it.


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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='562797' date='Apr 16 2008, 11:14 PM
Duu it! =) it'll work. I think. A lot of us have LED license plate lights and it works fine.


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Do u have those installed on your car ? Are they gonna give me any kind of errors on the iDrive ? and how hard is it to install it ?
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I actually ordered those and the LED interiro lights but still waiting for these in the mail.
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They are easy to install, along with the resistors. At the TechTuning meet last month, I installed 3 sets of LED's and resistors on 3 E60's, for my fellow members. Took me about 10 minutes on each car. Come to the meet on June 7th, and I'll do it for you.

Here's what you need...

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=314736
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I think I'll bite on these and if they don't work then I'll have to go for C's route. I prefer the simplest plug and play solution so i'll keep my fingers crossed.

Eugene134 - Keep us posted on your results and don't forget to share some before and after pics!

Thanks for your help guys.
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Originally Posted by Toni545' post='562802' date='Apr 16 2008, 11:19 PM
Do u have those installed on your car ? Are they gonna give me any kind of errors on the iDrive ? and how hard is it to install it ?

yes I have it installed in my car. No error, just have to put resistors. there's a DIY guide on the forum.

Really easy. Its easier than changing the bulbs on your car. =)


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