[00punisher]

Originally Posted by Mrgee55

Hi Gents

I've just installed this lighting strip, which I bought really cheap off e-bay..
quite fiddly to fit with a few small slots/cuts in to the door trim, but the overall affect is quite good, only one draw back...its permanently red, even in the day light...
I had to wire them into the electric window switches, because i originally wired them in to the led module wiring, but they made the ambient lights flash and then cut out, not sure why?, but so far no issue with the window switches, they even dim with the dashboard light dimmer control.

Looks great! Could you share the link of the strip? Thanks!!

[Dang3r]

Nice work, would you toss us the item link please?

[timkri]

Anyone got a good suggestion on where to order the NEW LED module in Europe that ships across Europe?

[Mrgee55]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-2M-Red...IAAOSwcL5XMuOD

Hi guys

Here is the link to the similar ones I bought, they have a 4mm fin which pushes into the trim...
I will try and post some "how to do" images soon...

There are other sellers who have them cheaper so shop around... Just make sure they have that fin.. As there are options out there with no fin, as I found out to my annoyance..

The pictures don't show it too well, but they are the identical colour to the dash/trim lights..

[ErkanTR16]

I have it set to Red it blends in really well with my Coral Red Leather.

[Mrgee55]

Originally Posted by Erkan_340i

I have it set to Red it blends in really well with my Coral Red Leather.

Would be great to see your images ...

[instalher]

ok got my door illumination kit from BMW Calgary, 350 bucks and iam sure they gave me the wrong illumination module.. anyway after an hr of modding, it will work, orange only tho... Anyone know what led module they sold me???? its not for the door that's for sure.. possibly the arm rest???

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by macrossVFX222

Anyone manage to get the dealer to replace them as deflective? I am going to try to ask them when I take my car in for service. Since there are two part numbers its easier to ask. I doubt they will do it, but doesn't hurt to ask

I had the exact same thought actually.. I am going to call my dealership and at least ask, as the car is going in on Wednesday as is for a recall issue.

[Dang3r]

This isnt the worst idea, at my car they first made a software update (whatever) and after this hadnt help, a complete change of the interior trim lines was considered...unfortunately I'd coded the function to set the light brightness seperately adjustable from the instrument light and the dealer told me what? Right, this was caused by coding, warranty declined.
So be warned, if ya got this also enabled

[BMW DIY Guy]

so good news for me at this point and I thought good to share. I have the car in at the dealership for a recall, and she is also still under warranty. I talked with them about the doors and then compared against another (new) model sitting there. They agreed something is definitely wrong and ordered a new light control module. (I don't have the part number yet for reference) I should have her back today and I am eager to see the difference! The 2017 330 loaner I have has the same black interior and the difference is huuuuuuuuuuge! The amber lighting down the doors is very bright and looks great.

If yall are still under warranty, I would push your dealership to step up and fix it.

[Dang3r]

Originally Posted by raichean

...and she is also still under warranty...

Whos she? Your GF?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by Dang3r

Whos she? Your GF?

Lol.. I almost always name my cars, and always like ships, they are a she. -shrug- it's my thing. 8)

[AntonyKwok]

What is the part numbers of these door side led? I want to get all parts, but I couldn't find the part numbers. Please help!

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by AntonyKwok

What is the part numbers of these door side led? I want to get all parts, but I couldn't find the part numbers. Please help!

It should be this:
63319350967

[Dinan_Rated]

Originally Posted by raichean

It should be this:
63319350967

Light control modular help?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Rated

Light control modular help?

those will be the LED emitters at the end of each track, and what got replaced on my car.

[perryo91]

Originally Posted by raichean

so good news for me at this point and I thought good to share. I have the car in at the dealership for a recall, and she is also still under warranty. I talked with them about the doors and then compared against another (new) model sitting there. They agreed something is definitely wrong and ordered a new light control module. (I don't have the part number yet for reference) I should have her back today and I am eager to see the difference! The 2017 330 loaner I have has the same black interior and the difference is huuuuuuuuuuge! The amber lighting down the doors is very bright and looks great.

If yall are still under warranty, I would push your dealership to step up and fix it.

Can we get an update on this with a possible photo? Did they go ahead and replace it with the newer light control module or just replace it with a new(old) version?

Is it brighter? Thanks.I'm going in for service soon and wouldnt mind trying to get this replaced

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by perryo91

Can we get an update on this with a possible photo? Did they go ahead and replace it with the newer light control module or just replace it with a new(old) version?

Is it brighter? Thanks.I'm going in for service soon and wouldnt mind trying to get this replaced

they replaced the LED module with the new one when I compared part numbers. the good news is that it is much brighter than the originals but maybe 2/3rds As bright as the 2017 loaner I had.

I believe they have changed the design. The LCI center dash retrofit I did has LED lights light every inch, instead of one very bright led and light conducting plastic channel. Looking at the 2017, it looks like they did the same in the doors, a series of lights rather than one single emmiter.

I am wondering now it is is possible to retrofit the new light channel into the doors and take out the older design.

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by raichean

It should be this:
63319350967

That's one of them. There are at least four different versions, the oldest being used since 2011 to present. 967 first appears as a 2014 part, but there seems no rhyme or reason as to which of the various versions might be in any car made since 2014, made more confusing as they're all interchangeable. There doesn't seem to be any way of determining the relative brightness of them all either.

[perryo91]

Originally Posted by raichean

they replaced the LED module with the new one when I compared part numbers. the good news is that it is much brighter than the originals but maybe 2/3rds As bright as the 2017 loaner I had.

I believe they have changed the design. The LCI center dash retrofit I did has LED lights light every inch, instead of one very bright led and light conducting plastic channel. Looking at the 2017, it looks like they did the same in the doors, a series of lights rather than one single emmiter.

I am wondering now it is is possible to retrofit the new light channel into the doors and take out the older design.

Nice, definitely an improvement as I wouldnt mind having it 2/3 as bright as a 2017 rather than the 1/4 brightness that I have now.

So how should I bring this up? Just tell them that I got a loaner recently and noticed the ambient lighting is way brighter than mine as if something was wrong and see if they can replace it with the new module? Or should I not even mention a "new" module and just ask if they can check why it's not bright at all?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by perryo91

Nice, definitely an improvement as I wouldnt mind having it 2/3 as bright as a 2017 rather than the 1/4 brightness that I have now.

So how should I bring this up? Just tell them that I got a loaner recently and noticed the ambient lighting is way brighter than mine as if something was wrong and see if they can replace it with the new module? Or should I not even mention a "new" module and just ask if they can check why it's not bright at all?

That is exactly what I did.. my dealership screwed around with the light control module and who knows what before they replaced the LEDs like I asked for in the first place.

[Dinan_Rated]

Dealer refused to replaced led modules under warranty. Bought parts for 25$ a piece and 1 hour work to replace all led modules. About 60% brighter