side markers
07-04-2009 | 09:03 PM
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I just installed some side marker lights i got from Trinity and when i turn the engine on, the side marker lights flicker on both sides for the first 3 seconds before it stops. Is there anyway to stop this? Would this shorten the life of the bulbs?
07-04-2009 | 10:10 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by Outlaawz' post='932850' date='Jul 5 2009, 12:03 AM
I just installed some side marker lights i got from Trinity and when i turn the engine on, the side marker lights flicker on both sides for the first 3 seconds before it stops. Is there anyway to stop this? Would this shorten the life of the bulbs?
07-04-2009 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='932873' date='Jul 4 2009, 11:10 PM
I've got the same issue. I have been told it's no big deal.
07-05-2009 | 02:16 AM
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This will happen on any normal LEDs that dont have a circuit to supress the flickering. However it won't do any harm to the LED itself.
07-05-2009 | 07:47 AM
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Same here.
Originally Posted by Outlaawz' post='932850' date='Jul 5 2009, 01:03 AM
I just installed some side marker lights i got from Trinity and when i turn the engine on, the side marker lights flicker on both sides for the first 3 seconds before it stops. Is there anyway to stop this? Would this shorten the life of the bulbs?
07-05-2009 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Outlaawz' post='932850' date='Jul 4 2009, 10:03 PM
I just installed some side marker lights i got from Trinity and when i turn the engine on, the side marker lights flicker on both sides for the first 3 seconds before it stops. Is there anyway to stop this? Would this shorten the life of the bulbs?
i think its kinda cool when it flickers at startup.