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07-08-2010, 04:13 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i e60, Mystic blue: license plate LED, chrome grille
Dumb Questions #1:
I just got some LED license plate lightsd from Brabus (thank you)
how do I get to the bulb, I tried prying the think black plastic casing around the clear plastic license plate light, and I don't want to break anything, so in steps how do I get to the license plate bulb so I can swap it with my new LED bulb
Dumb Questions #2:
I bugged Brabus enough with this, I feel bad for the continuous questions so maybe you guys cna help me out
I also bought h7's with resistors for my 530i 2004
Where do I attach the two ends of the resistor wire too exactly? and a step by step guide on just what the hell to do with the resistors from a noob point of view would be nice to help me with the install here
I just got some LED license plate lightsd from Brabus (thank you)
how do I get to the bulb, I tried prying the think black plastic casing around the clear plastic license plate light, and I don't want to break anything, so in steps how do I get to the license plate bulb so I can swap it with my new LED bulb
Dumb Questions #2:
I bugged Brabus enough with this, I feel bad for the continuous questions so maybe you guys cna help me out
I also bought h7's with resistors for my 530i 2004
Where do I attach the two ends of the resistor wire too exactly? and a step by step guide on just what the hell to do with the resistors from a noob point of view would be nice to help me with the install here
07-08-2010, 04:24 PM
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Question #1
Stick your flat head screw driver in the slot and you have to push it to the side and then you can pry it out. It's on a hinged mechanism. Did that make sense? You might have to push hard to the side to get the black plastic casing to move. Once you see it move you can pry it out.
Stick your flat head screw driver in the slot and you have to push it to the side and then you can pry it out. It's on a hinged mechanism. Did that make sense? You might have to push hard to the side to get the black plastic casing to move. Once you see it move you can pry it out.
07-08-2010, 04:46 PM
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AHH ok cause I was in the owners manual and it said push it to the LEft with a flat head and I was pushing hard, so hard it slipped out and cut my finger F%ck
so once i push to the left and see the entire black casing slide I have to pry the black casing part up and out?
im assuming if I am working on the Left light
i push it left and pry up and open the right medial side of that black casing?
so once i push to the left and see the entire black casing slide I have to pry the black casing part up and out?
im assuming if I am working on the Left light
i push it left and pry up and open the right medial side of that black casing?
07-08-2010, 05:03 PM
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You may notice that on the black part of the casing is a rectangular slot. That's where you stick a flat head screw driver in and slide the whole assembly to the side. I don't quite remember, but the direction it slides to, is the side where it hinges so you can pop the assembly out. I'm sure you'll figure it out.
Regarding Question #2, what bulb are you trying to replace?
Regarding Question #2, what bulb are you trying to replace?
07-08-2010, 05:15 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i e60, Mystic blue: license plate LED, chrome grille
OK SO NOTE TO ANYONE ELSE WHO TRIES THIS
THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS YOU SLIDE IT TO THE LEFT, THE OWNERS MANUAL IS WRONG YOU ACTUALLY SLIDE IT TO THE RIGHT AND IT POPS RIGHT OUT TOOK 2 MIN TO DO
THAT WOULD EXPLAIN WHY I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS
MUST HAVE HAD A POOR GERMAN TO ENGLISH TRANSLATOR WHEN MAKING THE MANUAL HA HA
next task RESISTORS! on my h7's a how and a wtf do i do
THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS YOU SLIDE IT TO THE LEFT, THE OWNERS MANUAL IS WRONG YOU ACTUALLY SLIDE IT TO THE RIGHT AND IT POPS RIGHT OUT TOOK 2 MIN TO DO
THAT WOULD EXPLAIN WHY I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS
MUST HAVE HAD A POOR GERMAN TO ENGLISH TRANSLATOR WHEN MAKING THE MANUAL HA HA
next task RESISTORS! on my h7's a how and a wtf do i do
07-08-2010, 05:31 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
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Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
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V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
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SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
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19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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OK SO NOTE TO ANYONE ELSE WHO TRIES THIS
THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS YOU SLIDE IT TO THE LEFT, THE OWNERS MANUAL IS WRONG YOU ACTUALLY SLIDE IT TO THE RIGHT AND IT POPS RIGHT OUT TOOK 2 MIN TO DO
THAT WOULD EXPLAIN WHY I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS
MUST HAVE HAD A POOR GERMAN TO ENGLISH TRANSLATOR WHEN MAKING THE MANUAL HA HA
next task RESISTORS! on my h7's a how and a wtf do i do
THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS YOU SLIDE IT TO THE LEFT, THE OWNERS MANUAL IS WRONG YOU ACTUALLY SLIDE IT TO THE RIGHT AND IT POPS RIGHT OUT TOOK 2 MIN TO DO
THAT WOULD EXPLAIN WHY I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS
MUST HAVE HAD A POOR GERMAN TO ENGLISH TRANSLATOR WHEN MAKING THE MANUAL HA HA
next task RESISTORS! on my h7's a how and a wtf do i do
This is not a diagram of a H7 bulb, but I'm sure it's the same concept. Just wire each end of the resistor to each conducting contact point of the H7 bulb.
07-08-2010, 05:44 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
^_____________
Retired
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
07-08-2010, 05:49 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i e60, Mystic blue: license plate LED, chrome grille
that helps soo much thank you!
i just needed a visual now i got it!
will post pics when license plate, h7 new xenon and m tech angel eyes are installed
07-08-2010, 05:54 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
^_____________
Retired
______________
Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
