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      06-26-2014, 09:17 PM   #23
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I've switched out the front blinkers, reverse lights, and all door/footwell lights. I'm not sure if I like the footwell lights being so white so I left the passenger stock - the color difference between the reading lights and footwell lights kills it for me I think. I was going to swap the trunk light but the light is a different size. The door lights are noticeably brighter (for a brightness comparison, the footwell lights are the same as the door lights)

I'll add pics of the front blinkers in the housing tomorrow. I'm waiting on the rear blinkers from Bimmian still but I'll make sure I get those pictures up as well.

I apologize for the low quality photos but an iphone in low light isn't the best... don't have my DSLR

6/11/14:
Coded out all the flickering. The reverse bulbs definitely flickered, I coded the others before I installed anyways.

Front left and right LED turn signals to remove flicker
Module Section Function New Value Default
FEM_BODY 3061 FRA_V_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
FEM_BODY 3061 FRA_V_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
FEM_BODY 3061 FRA_V_L_IS_LED aktiv nicht_aktiv
FEM_BODY 3061 FRA_V_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
FEM_BODY 3061 FRA_V_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
FEM_BODY 3061 FRA_V_R_IS_LED aktiv nicht_aktiv

Rear left and right LED turn signals to remove flicker
Module Section Function New Value Default
REM 3061 FRA_H_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
REM 3061 FRA_H_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
REM 3061 FRA_H_L_IS_LED aktiv nicht_aktiv
REM 3061 FRA_H_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
REM 3061 FRA_H_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
REM 3061 FRA_H_R_IS_LED aktiv nicht_aktiv

Reverse LED lights to remove flicker
Module Section Function New Value Default
REM 3061 RFS_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
REM 3061 RFS_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
REM 3061 RFS_L_IS_LED aktiv nicht_aktiv
REM 3061 RFS_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
REM 3061 RFS_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
REM 3061 RFS_R_IS_LED aktiv nicht_aktiv
Why coding was needed? Bulbs look awesome on their web site but states no coding needed.
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      06-27-2014, 12:07 AM   #24
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Why coding was needed? Bulbs look awesome on their web site but states no coding needed.
I was wary of them being "flickerless" so I coded it out anyways. I didn't code out the reverse bulbs but they DEFINITELY flickered (coded those later on)
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I was wary of them being "flickerless" so I coded it out anyways. I didn't code out the reverse bulbs but they DEFINITELY flickered (coded those later on)
Great! I don't know how to code so looking for a solution that will work. Big fan of LEDs and too bad BMW makes LED upgrades with LCI refreshes only.

Did you get break bulbs? Comparing to original bulbs, are the LEDs brighter (WeissLicht brand)?
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      06-27-2014, 05:29 PM   #26
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Great! I don't know how to code so looking for a solution that will work. Big fan of LEDs and too bad BMW makes LED upgrades with LCI refreshes only.

Did you get break bulbs? Comparing to original bulbs, are the LEDs brighter (WeissLicht brand)?
Definitely brighter in every aspect. I'm sure in Raleigh you can find someone to code you. They might work, but like I said, I never tried it
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      06-27-2014, 06:18 PM   #27
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In the FEM_BODY / 3061 section there are several sets of lamp settings, but they all follow the same pattern for coding out the bulb checks:

Left side:
FEM_BODY 3061 XXX_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
FEM_BODY 3061 XXX_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
FEM_BODY 3061 XXX_L_IS_LED aktiv nicht_aktiv

Right side:
FEM_BODY 3061 XXX_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
FEM_BODY 3061 XXX_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv aktiv
FEM_BODY 3061 XXX_R_IS_LED aktiv nicht_aktiv

XXX can be (thanks to Shawn...):

NSW is for the front fog lights
FRA_V is for the front turn signals
FRA_Z is for the mirror turn signals
POL is for the parking lights (non-xenon I think)
AL is for the low beams (not tested)
FL is for the high beams (not tested)
TFL is for the Corona Rings (not tested)
BIX is for the BiXenon bulbs? (not tested)
SML ???
LCI_[0..8] ???

In REM, they are:

SL ???
SL_2 ???
BL_ (Outer Brake light?) (not tested)
BFD_ (Inner Brake light?) (not tested)
NSL_???
RFS is for the reverse lights
FRA_H is for the rear turn signals
KZL (no left/right, so this may be the license play light) (not tested)
BL_M (no left/right, so this may be the center brake light in the rear window) (not tested)


If anyone knows what the ? (unknown) are, please post what you know!
Frogman,

I think NSL are for the rear Fog lights (most of us in the US do not have them)
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      07-03-2014, 03:30 AM   #28
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FYI people, by changing ur footwells u lose the reddish orange light the factories put out when u have the lighting set to classic

on another note im waiting for all my bulbs to come in from Bimmian also for the rear blinkers/brakes/reverse. cant wait!
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FYI people, by changing ur footwells u lose the reddish orange light the factories put out when u have the lighting set to classic

on another note im waiting for all my bulbs to come in from Bimmian also for the rear blinkers/brakes/reverse. cant wait!
Very true
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      07-09-2014, 12:52 PM   #30
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Hey guy's looks like there is a pre-order on Bimmian.com for Red Wiesslicht LED's that will fit Brake lights and Rear Turn signals.

https://www.bimmian.com/cart/add-to-...91;]=WTSZZA8R2
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Hey guy's looks like there is a pre-order on Bimmian.com for Red Wiesslicht LED's that will fit Brake lights and Rear Turn signals.

https://www.bimmian.com/cart/add-to-...91;]=WTSZZA8R2
As I posted in the other thread, someone said there may be issues using them as brake lights (reason unknown). Might be a fitment issue, but I'll make sure I try all of them. They fit in the reverse so I assume they'll fit in the inside brake light, if they fit the blinker I assume they'll fit the outer brake light. Only problem I could think of is heat
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As I posted in the other thread, someone said there may be issues using them as brake lights (reason unknown). Might be a fitment issue, but I'll make sure I try all of them. They fit in the reverse so I assume they'll fit in the inside brake light, if they fit the blinker I assume they'll fit the outer brake light. Only problem I could think of is heat
I have them on order. They will fit outter break lights (bulbs the same as turn signals). Inner break lights will not work as they are shallow and using some higher power bulbs. Inner lights only turn on during heavy breaking so no reason to really change them.
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Just to re-up this thread, just got the rear blinkers (still need to order a set for the brakes)
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Just to re-up this thread, just got the rear blinkers (still need to order a set for the brakes)
I have returned the bulbs as soon as I got them. From two feet they looked great. From 50 you could barely see they are on. the reflection was very poor which I assume was due LEDs placement.
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I changed out my car's rear turn signal incandescent bulbs (P21W) for Bimmian Weisslicht Amber LEDs (WTS302RAY), as well as back up incandescent bulbs (also P21W) for Bimmian white Weisslicht (LVL302VWY).

Though bulbs are error free, I did code three items for each light (LED, warm & cold checks) in order to avoid the periodic flickering due to the car sending a pulse out to check bulb -- does this to let you know if you have a bad bulb

Both really make a difference and from a distance -- here's a shot of the turn signals (albeit up close); after 2 months, no problems.

Really appreciate this thread for the help and info!
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Just to re-up this thread, just got the rear blinkers (still need to order a set for the brakes)
How are the red bulbs? I have the amber upfront and am hoping the light output matches for the rear. Mine are still on back order.
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How are the red bulbs? I have the amber upfront and am hoping the light output matches for the rear. Mine are still on back order.
I'll install on Tuesday and let you know.
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I'll install on Tuesday and let you know.
any update? still waiting on mine.
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$40 for 2 footwell LEDs..hm...debating...
Hows bright is it when driving at night or when the door is not open ? Can you take a picture of the brightness ? Thanks.
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any update? still waiting on mine.
Sorry - haven't had time to go plug in the laptop and code for LEDs. Will do it this weekend hopefully.

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Hows bright is it when driving at night or when the door is not open ? Can you take a picture of the brightness ? Thanks.
The lights aren't on when you're driving/doors are closed
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I'll install on Tuesday and let you know.
any update? still waiting on mine.
FYI I ordered more last week and they were on back order still. They just shipped out today. I'd get in touch with them if I were you.

I'll wait to install all 4 bulbs before I post pictures
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FYI I ordered more last week and they were on back order still. They just shipped out today. I'd get in touch with them if I were you.

I'll wait to install all 4 bulbs before I post pictures
just got a note mine shipped today. looking forward to getting these in the car. i hope the output from the rears is like the front amber bulbs.
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FYI I ordered more last week and they were on back order still. They just shipped out today. I'd get in touch with them if I were you.

I'll wait to install all 4 bulbs before I post pictures
just got a note mine shipped today. looking forward to getting these in the car. i hope the output from the rears is like the front amber bulbs.
Got my second pair today, I'll drop them in tonight and get some pictures
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Here we go, finally done. The spread on the brake lights is better than I thought honestly. There is no more "rose red" color (it reminded me of the older Lexus sedans with the second set of red brake lights on the trunk lid that bleached to a pink color).

They are significantly brighter than the stock, and the LED brakes/blinkers are what I think was missing from the 3 series to start with.

Conveniently, the LED on the sides of the blinker bulbs line up perfectly so they're directly left/right facing (that's what the awkward picture of the bulb in the housing is).

So, a few hundred bucks and a few months later, I'm all LED
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