DIY LCI tail light retrofit (cheaper method) Verison II
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I like the LCI LED rod 
but hate the original LCI design about brake light on.
Follow the folk from Version I suggestion about the turn signal strobing
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=83675
Compile the partial about the turn signal (reduce strobing) from the schematic for pre-facelift e60 from MJA
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=86144
And change the brake light to LED rod and Fog light (by two diode) together. (circuit broad attach to cable)
Turn off the light and press the brake. RESULT - Third brake light; LED rod and FOG light on at the same time.
Turn on the light. RESULT - LED rod and FOG light on (but in 3.6V instead of 12V)
Turn on the light and press the brake. RESULT - Third brake light; LED rod and FOG light on at the same time. (all at 12v)
but hate the original LCI design about brake light on.
Follow the folk from Version I suggestion about the turn signal strobing
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=83675
Compile the partial about the turn signal (reduce strobing) from the schematic for pre-facelift e60 from MJA
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=86144
And change the brake light to LED rod and Fog light (by two diode) together. (circuit broad attach to cable)
Turn off the light and press the brake. RESULT - Third brake light; LED rod and FOG light on at the same time.
Turn on the light. RESULT - LED rod and FOG light on (but in 3.6V instead of 12V)
Turn on the light and press the brake. RESULT - Third brake light; LED rod and FOG light on at the same time. (all at 12v)
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='1041064' date='Oct 27 2009, 11:37 AM
congrate looks good.
How much did it cost for the parts?
How much did it cost for the parts?
OEM cable and DIY circuit must less than ?250 GBP
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Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='1041144' date='Oct 27 2009, 01:46 PM
Euro Spec Tail light $435 https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=84664
OEM cable and DIY circuit must less than ?250 GBP
OEM cable and DIY circuit must less than ?250 GBP
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='1041171' date='Oct 27 2009, 03:01 PM
what I mean is your DIY.
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Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='1041049' date='Oct 27 2009, 05:29 AM
Turn on the light. RESULT - LED rod and FOG light on (but in 3.6V instead of 12V)
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Originally Posted by mja' post='1041487' date='Oct 28 2009, 04:55 AM
It's not 3.6V, it's a chopped 12V, meaning that you have approximately 1/4 th of the cycle (which is about 12-13 ms in total) 12V and 3/4 cycle 0V. There's a (huge) difference.
but just want simple describe to others whose haven't electronic background.
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='1041309' date='Oct 27 2009, 11:48 PM
Nice job Ricky 