Door Panel Ambient Lights

cryptocar · 12-27-2015, 08:14 PM

I got my 4 modules from getbmwparts. They're my primary supplier for OEM parts. I check against ECS but most of the time getbmwparts has been cheaper.

danielmok39 · 12-28-2015, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cryptocar

They are brighter. I did the mod last week it's not a huge change but it's noticeable. Sorry I didn't take pics before.

But I have changed to the new LED module, it seems as same as the original one, is there any problem with my new LED module????

Here is the photo after I changed the new LED module, it is still not noticeable

Fronzdan · 12-28-2015, 10:53 AM

In your picture of the two LED modules opened up, is the bottom one the new version? Just from the picture it would appear the only difference between the two is that they lowered the resistor values for each LED, thus increasing the current through each. This would increase the brightness some, if the LEDs weren't being driven to their max mcd rating already.

cesare87 · 12-28-2015, 07:15 PM

I need to do this, I didn't even realise there was lights there until I read this thread.

danielmok39 · 12-28-2015, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Fronzdan

In your picture of the two LED modules opened up, is the bottom one the new version? Just from the picture it would appear the only difference between the two is that they lowered the resistor values for each LED, thus increasing the current through each. This would increase the brightness some, if the LEDs weren't being driven to their max mcd rating already.

The bottom one is the new version LED module! So is the new module brighter?

Fronzdan · 12-29-2015, 10:05 AM

According to cryptocar, yes. And looking at the pic, assuming the LEDs are the same, they increased the current. So they would be slightly brighter.

cryptocar · 12-29-2015, 10:06 AM

It's nothing game changing but it's apparent. At least on my Coral Red leather interior.

tboooe · 12-29-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by danielmok39

The bottom one is the new version LED module! So is the new module brighter?

Maybe a dumb question but did you increase the ambient lighting setting to max in idrive?

M5 F90 (2018) · 12-29-2015, 03:07 PM

You all got me thinking so i just went and checked mine and with the Idrive and on the speedo set to max and with the orange light it looks ok. I have black interior. My car is a week old LCI 335

ZKing1208 · 12-29-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 335D Xdrive (2015)

You all got me thinking so i just went and checked mine and with the Idrive and on the speedo set to max and with the orange light it looks ok. I have black interior. My car is a week old LCI 335

I have a 2016 328 M sport on the way with premium package and Nav... Will my car have ambient lighting in the doors or anywhere else???

danielmok39 · 12-30-2015, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

Maybe a dumb question but did you increase the ambient lighting setting to max in idrive?

Yes, I did increase the ambient lighting setting to max already!

bmbk · 12-31-2015, 12:30 AM

Got my modules today. did the change, its morning, cant see any difference now. Will take a picture later at night and post it.

I noticed the following, the module dont sit very well at the housing. When i hold the module close the holder, its slightly brighter. I dont know the workaround for it.

While holding the module

Not holding the module

bmbk · 12-31-2015, 12:37 AM

I think there is a design failure for the module and its holder mechanism

danielmok39 · 12-31-2015, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bmbk

I think there is a design failure for the module and its holder mechanism

Let see how is the result at night

Fronzdan · 12-31-2015, 09:58 PM

Have you guys tried swapping the internal boards and re-using the old housing?

cryptocar · 01-01-2016, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Fronzdan

Have you guys tried swapping the internal boards and re-using the old housing?

My neW LED modules for directly on the light guide rods fit just fine there is doubt regarding the jump in brightness output. It's not huge but it's nonetheless noticeable.

danielmok39 · 01-01-2016, 05:01 AM

Hi guys, I installed the new LED module here are the photos after I installed.
But I broke the light bar in driver side, it affects the brightness of the new module. do you guys have any solution with the broken glass (I mean the light bar!).

bmbk · 01-01-2016, 05:12 AM

ok, updates.

There are some improvement. at night its brighter. But there is a catch.

On my door, i installed this white leather lining as the light is very dim, so with the low light output, when it falls on the white surface, it got reflected. So after the light mod, its even brighter now. Thats for sure. But what ever falls on the dark surface, i think there are no difference. See pics below for details.

bmbk · 01-01-2016, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by danielmok39

Hi guys, I installed the new LED module here are the photos after I installed.
But I broke the light bar in driver side, it affects the brightness of the new module. do you guys have any solution with the broken glass (I mean the light bar!).

When that happend ? I nearly broke mine when trying hard to remove them...

danielmok39 · 01-01-2016, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bmbk

When that happend ? I nearly broke mine when trying hard to remove them...

Me too, I broke mine when trying hard to remove them as well......

Terabyte · 01-01-2016, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bmbk

When that happend ? I nearly broke mine when trying hard to remove them...

You tried to remove the light bar?
As far as I know, the light bar is not easy removeable.

Or did you nearly break it when removing door panel?

danielmok39 · 01-01-2016, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Terabyte

You tried to remove the light bar?
As far as I know, the light bar is not easy removeable.

Or did you nearly break it when removing door panel?

No, I mean I broke a part of the light bar when I remove led module!

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bmbk New Member 5 Rep 16 Posts Drives: BMW F30 316I Join Date: May 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Got my modules today. did the change, its morning, cant see any difference now. Will take a picture later at night and post it. I noticed the following, the module dont sit very well at the housing. When i hold the module close the holder, its slightly brighter. I dont know the workaround for it. While holding the module Not holding the module Last edited by bmbk; 01-01-2016 at 04:54 AM..
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bmbk New Member 5 Rep 16 Posts Drives: BMW F30 316I Join Date: May 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	ok, updates. There are some improvement. at night its brighter. But there is a catch. On my door, i installed this white leather lining as the light is very dim, so with the low light output, when it falls on the white surface, it got reflected. So after the light mod, its even brighter now. Thats for sure. But what ever falls on the dark surface, i think there are no difference. See pics below for details.
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