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      10-08-2019, 06:11 AM   #1
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Has anyone done a LCI tail retrofit?

Wondering if it's a similar process to the f30 LCI retrofit? Can't find any diy at all. Hoping someone has some kinda info on this. Thank you!
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I've searched and only found very few members that have done this LiteBlue Login.

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      12-04-2019, 07:36 AM   #3
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Don't see the point myself. Changing to all LED bulbs is worthwhile, easy and inexpensive, so that I've done.
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      12-05-2019, 11:48 AM   #4
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It's just personal preference. Purely a cosmetic mod. I think the LCI update looks a lot sleeker imo.
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      01-25-2020, 03:40 AM   #5
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Have you found anyone that has done it? I need info on the wiring harness. I bought a set of LCI taillights.
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      01-27-2020, 08:40 AM   #6
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Hi, I've done it. If you have some questions, feel free to ask. Not fully though (I still need to run the inner indicator wires), but everything other works just fine.
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      01-27-2020, 10:18 PM   #7
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Hi, I've done it. If you have some questions, feel free to ask. Not fully though (I still need to run the inner indicator wires), but everything other works just fine.
Thank you! Pmed

So far I was able to install both outer tail lights. I have the euro spec with amber turn signals, they look great btw. I just need the lci harness for the inner lights.
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Just an update. Waiting on new connectors to come in so I can wire up the inner tails. This whole process is actually rather simple, just needed the right part numbers.
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      02-02-2020, 02:40 AM   #10
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nice back end
Cheers mate!

I just wrapped the inner tails with a light smoke. Really excited about this project haha.
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I've searched any only found very few members that has done this. Is this really not a popular mod upsers?
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I like the look of the car as well. Mine is still stock silver and although I don't usually like much in the way of mods, the car seems a bit bland to me. Thinking of adding some carbon fiber or something at some point. I've never been a spoiler fan, but I like the look of the carbon fiber spoiler on the GT.
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Cheers mate!

I just wrapped the inner tails with a light smoke. Really excited about this project haha.
Looking good! I really like the aesthetics of the LCI tails
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Hi guys , did someone complete this retrofit ??? it's just plug and play or need extra wiring ???
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Don't see the point myself. Changing to all LED bulbs is worthwhile, easy and inexpensive, so that I've done.
Do you need to code after changing all lights to LED, read somewhere that it throws error codes despite LEDs being canbus.

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      11-22-2020, 04:00 PM   #16
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i Know i have to code for leds , coding it's not a problem , just want to know if will need extra wiring
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Do you need to code after changing all lights to LED, read somewhere that it throws error codes despite LEDs being canbus.
Canbus has nothing to do with the need for coding. I doubt there's a single LED retailer than even knows what canbus is. Some LEDs have circuitry that prevents errors, but none have circuitry that removes the need to turn off the cold and warm voltage checks, or to change the voltage from pulsed to constant.
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Hi guys , did someone complete this retrofit ??? it's just plug and play or need extra wiring ???
Not plug and play. Well the outer tails are not the inner taillights needs a different smaller plug. Will need to be repinned. Also for the inner turn signals to work you will need an additional harness. (I've yet to wire my inner turn signals)

Not sure if coding was necessary but I did go ahead before installing change all my lights to led with Bimmercode. No error messages when I actually installed.
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      11-23-2020, 03:44 AM   #19
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For coding , i Will use E-SYS , i saw there is a FDL coding for each led . There is some code to add in FA without doing FDL ?
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first step done . outer lights on .
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first step done . outer lights on .
Congrats Good luck for the inners. I've had to lower the headliner in the back a little to get a good access for routing the 2 wires needed for inner turn signals. If I remember correctly there are 2 big clips from the headliner to the roof ( reachable with plastic trim tool ).
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      11-29-2020, 05:52 AM   #22
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Thanks for the tips , waiting for connectors and pins (inner lights) , i found out i have to change Trim Drip Rail left and right , parts number 51497443809 and 51497443810 (ordered allready ) .
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