BMW E46 REAR LIGHT UPGRADE?

[mk4vf2011]

Hi there ive just got a Wreg bmw 323ci and want to upgrade the rear lights to the newer E46 led rear lights, they are the same size but are the just a plug n play or will i need all new wiring.....cos heard if you dont, it will bring up some warning lights on dash??

If anyone can help, would appreciate it

Thank you

[E30M3SE]

There's a conversion cable needed, BMW dealers used to sell the lights and cable as a retrofit kit, probably stilldo, not sure on current pricing.

[emicen]

As per previous, you need the conversion wiring or the dash warning bulbs will remain on.

Half a feeling them being on even with the bulbs physically working can cause MOT issues, but not sure.

[steve singh]

Sometimes you have to get an indy to reflash the lcm...

[m30dus]

I bought a set of these recently on e-bay for £120.00 - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320735057546?ssPageName=...

You don't need any fiddly conversion cables - the conversion cable is built-into the back of the lights so you just plug them in and off you go, no pesky lights on the dash.

Fitment is really good, not far off the real thing, and I guess a stack cheaper than genuine ones. Here they are on my car.

[mk4vf2011]

m30dus said:

I bought a set of these recently on e-bay for £120.00 - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320735057546?ssPageName=...

You don't need any fiddly conversion cables - the conversion cable is built-into the back of the lights so you just plug them in and off you go, no pesky lights on the dash.

Fitment is really good, not far off the real thing, and I guess a stack cheaper than genuine ones. Here they are on my car.

Thanks mate

[TheProfessor]

Those are the same my son fitted to his 2000 MY 330Ci, and I can confirm straight forward swap with no bulb out error messages etc.

[Superdupermario]

Hi

Do the coupe lights fit straight in the convertibles too?

[mwstewart]

Superdupermario said:

Hi

Do the coupe lights fit straight in the convertibles too?

They are different along the upper edge IIRC.