10-28-2020, 12:32 PM | #947 | |
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Make sure nothing is in the way, then firmly push up. The new trim is a tighter fit.
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11-03-2020, 08:58 PM | #948 |
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Not sure if anyone else in here has done the research or not; or if you really care. However, if you're tired of paying for BMW's ridiculously inflated prices trying to build a adapter harness.. I've done the ground work finding equivalent part numbers for you. It blows my mind that for some reason BMW thinks it's ok to charge owners a 200-900% markup on electrical parts because they put the part into a BMW zip-lock plastic bag.
Anyways, I found alternate part numbers available outside the BMW network which shouldn't cost you much more than five dollars to build the harness.. 2x Universal pin terminal uncoded 3 POL. p/n 61136931929 ~$ 915% markup 2x TE Connectivity AMP uncoded pin housing 3 POL p/n 1-968700-1 ~$0.60 ea 2x Universal socket housing uncoded 3 POL. p/n 61138377072 ~$ 900% markup 2x TE Connectivity AMP socket housing uncoded 3 POL p/n 1-1718346-1 ~$0.50 ea 3x bushing contact 0,2- 0,5MM˛ #61138369696 (without cable) ~$ 750% markup 3x TE MQS Connection Socket 0,2- 0,35MM˛ [20- 24awg] p/n 5-928999-1 (without cable) ~$0.20 ea 3x pin contact 0,2- 0,35MM˛ #61131383672 (without cable) ~$ 700% markup 3x TE MQS Pin Contact 0,2- 0,35MM˛ [20- 24awg] p/n 1-928918-1 (without cable) ~$0.24 ea 3x pin contact 0,5-0,75 MM˛ #61131393723 (without cable) ~$ 700% markup 3x TE MQS Pin Contact 0,5-0,75 MM˛ [18- 20awg] p/n 5-963716-1 (without cable) ~$0.24 ea Only other thing that you would need is some 20awg hookup wire in whichever length you require.. So you have the wire harness picture, I copied the location from the first page. Last edited by zibbit; 12-16-2020 at 10:31 PM.. |
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Tomorrowi pick up the necessary items from the dealer, and then the DIY can start |
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12-04-2020, 01:21 PM | #950 |
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For my LCI trim update, I ended up building a harness using the part numbers I posted above. Something to note, I removed the connector that comes on the illuminated panel, and replaced it with an extra 61138377072 (1-1718346-1) housing I had. Simply because the connector was keyed differently.
Also, because I HATE shinny Piano black, I scuffed the panel with some wet 1500 grit paper, then re-sprayed a couple coats of the bare panel using Mr. Super Smooth Clear ( B530 Matt ) lacquer hobby paint to dull the finish. I think it turned out really well. It's very hard to tell the difference between the sheen of the factory pre-LCI and the replacement LCI panel. |
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12-04-2020, 01:41 PM | #951 |
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01-15-2021, 05:29 AM | #953 |
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Just did mine, i didnt bother with connection, just got some servo extension leads, tapped in to wire for the foorwell and done. Thank you for that, great write up.
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01-28-2021, 09:20 AM | #954 |
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just did mine as well, unfortunately removing some of the factory connections was way more difficult than it probably should have been. Gloss black looks better in my opinion, and setting the ambient light to white adds the right amount of complement to the silver line across the dash at night...Orange stands out more, but white is more complimentary, in my opinion. Providing that you got the OEM panel, as opposed to the replica one...I cannot attest to the replica one light, but the OEM, has the perfect brightness.
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01-29-2021, 09:27 AM | #956 |
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Anyone have directions on how to connect if you don't have the cup holder LED? I think there was something about what wires to tap into for the footwell?
I bought this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NCBL5ZV |
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I think you are referring to the post on page 15 of this thread, another one on page 19 they should give you guidance be warned,, the connections will be way harder than they have to be...BMW, got to love those german engineers...pun intended. |
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05-06-2021, 08:36 PM | #960 |
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I have one. $12 shipped. Let me know if you're interested.
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got mine on eBay when I did it.
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05-07-2021, 01:19 AM | #962 |
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Thanks, found it on there and on Aliexpress for cheap.
Did anybody buy the aftermarket ones that are orange/blue? Wondering how the orange light on that compares to OEM. edit: Ah I see it's a lot brighter. I think I'll just pay the extra for OEM lighting |
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I also did the China B pillar lights that come blue and Orange, since Msports didn’t get them. Those are a better design than OEM imho, and easier to install/wire and FAR less expensive. However I did swap the blue LEDs (3 SMD LEDs per color per unit IIRC) over to cool white to match the OEM amber/white color scheme. I also relocated the cup holder LED (LCI don’t have it as it is relatively redundant) and use it now as center channel speaker illumination a la 5 series B&O. Very subtle things like that, aka OEM+ mods are what I enjoy doing a lot. Best of luck with your upcoming interior mod(s).
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It seems my car is different from everyone else.
My car is a 2017 F30, I have the ambient light around the A/C, but no LED on top of cup holder. So I bought the LED on Ebay, however the connector "from car" is "male" style, therefore all the Y cables offered don't fit my case. Please see the picture attached an let me know if any of you have the same situation, and please inform if you have a supplier for the Y cable that fits my case. Thanks |
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Here is the part in Amazon which includes the correct y-adapter that connects to the light trim . I am so happy with how it turned out. And I didn't have to pay for BMW's inflated prices.
https://amzn.to/3hTo6vO Comparing to the OEM part, my blue light is bluer, compared to the OEM, which is closer to white than blue. As for the red light, it is similar to the OEM one, but a little more vibrant. Last edited by jcortez75; 05-25-2021 at 01:56 PM.. |
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Google “ y cable f30 ambient “.
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Hey guys,
I did the mod and it looks amazing. But after installation I realized I don't have the option to switch from classic to sport. I just want the red lights but right now mine is lit up but it's in both red and white at the same time and doesn't match the other lighting.I want to keep it just red. Is it possible for me to code in the option of classic and sport just so that I can leave it in classic and the radio panel will illuminate only in red. Or does anyone know another work around. Any help with this is appreciated, Thank you, Hermes52. |
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