Pre LCI Halogen to LCI Halogen conversion
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My Ride: 520i ('04)
In between the laundry, cleaning the house and making me a dinner i've managed to make the second plug and tested two headlights.
For "security reasons" i used a strap to fix the plug (will be included)
No iDrive errors
For the Angel Eyes i've ordered 5W LED's (in housing) made by Brabusw209amg.
For "security reasons" i used a strap to fix the plug (will be included)
No iDrive errors
For the Angel Eyes i've ordered 5W LED's (in housing) made by Brabusw209amg.
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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 -
Excellent.
Post some pics of the actual lights and the check control messages screen on the idrive.
Post some pics of the actual lights and the check control messages screen on the idrive.
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 571
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From: London
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 -
Have you fitted a HID kit to both headlights?
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Yes! Pilot Pro Line 6000K
I
the look, it changes the whole front-end.
Some pics during install:
Remove slider from old plug (put it back on the pre LCI)
Carefully align the pins and be sure that they are in the right place (pin 1 is empty on both plugs)
Connect the second plug for the light regulator and don't forget to strap
Before mounting the headlight put the socket behind the bracket
Left
Right
Test...
and assemble everything back
My car must love the new headlights and desided not to trow up any iDrive errors
Have to wait for the 5W LED Angel Eyes custom made by brabusw209amg (hurry up John
)
I
the look, it changes the whole front-end.Some pics during install:
Remove slider from old plug (put it back on the pre LCI)
Carefully align the pins and be sure that they are in the right place (pin 1 is empty on both plugs)
Connect the second plug for the light regulator and don't forget to strap
Before mounting the headlight put the socket behind the bracket
Left
Right
Test...
and assemble everything back
My car must love the new headlights and desided not to trow up any iDrive errors
Have to wait for the 5W LED Angel Eyes custom made by brabusw209amg (hurry up John
)
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 571
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From: London
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 -
I want this look!!!!!
I need to start looking for LCI halogen headlights.
How long do you think it will take to make the cables for us (once everything has been tested and working).
I need to start looking for LCI halogen headlights.
How long do you think it will take to make the cables for us (once everything has been tested and working).
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From: Belgium (EU)
My Ride: 520i ('04)
For the LCI hallo's you can buy them here for 280.94 Euro / piece (shipping included for Europe)
Search for 1EL-009-449-011 and 1EL-009-449-021 under Teillenummer....................... Finden
Bought from them several parts and they are A+ sellers (note to me: must ask discount next time)
If you go for HID like me, invest in the Pilot Pro Line Kit 6000K for BMW
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Must search for that to confirm but i think that adding a wire to pin 1 will do it, as the leveling is done by the same built-in light regulator your car just have a extra levelingmodule in the trunk.
Edit: I see now you are talking about adaptive xenon's, really don't know about that, will search for it.