Help with side reapeters

Reece · 06-19-2014, 11:18 AM

Ordered some led side repeaters as mine were terrible.

They have arrived problem is the connector pin is totally different.

As you can see from the pictures the old has 2 pins and the new has like a sidelight type connector.

I ordered them from ebay what a forum member posted.

Is there anyway round this or are they not compatible?

Nobber · 06-19-2014, 11:34 AM

If i remember rightly you use the bulb cable from your old side repeaters like an 'extension' cable.

Was so obvious after I'd worked it out and emailed the ebay seller I was kicking myself!

Reece · 06-19-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Nobber

If i remember rightly you use the bulb cable from your old side repeaters like an 'extension' cable.

Was so obvious after I'd worked it out and emailed the ebay seller I was kicking myself!

So your saying you have to cut the cables? Surely thats going to throw something up on idrive?

Nobber · 06-19-2014, 11:42 AM

nah no cutting mate.

PM me your mobile number I'll call you.

Reece · 06-19-2014, 01:39 PM

Big thanks to nobber who called me and sent me in the right direction.

After taking my other terrible aftermarket side repeaters off (previous owner) they must have been in back to front as i was trying to fit mine in with the little metal clip the same way for ages, then after looking at a build thread on here realised i was trying to fit them back to front they went in so easy.

Now on,working and looking 100% better.

Will get some pics up after a clean on the weekend.

The wife couldnt tell the difference, i said what if i change the wheels would you notice them, she said do what you want its your car, so ill be looking to add a few more bits now

DuckySpud · 06-19-2014, 02:58 PM

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she said do what you want its your car, so ill be looking to add a few more bits now

Hahaha, and you believed her when she said that?

My other half said the same, and to be fair I do buy what I want... she doesn't half go on about it for weeks after though (that is assuming she notices...)

Reece · 06-19-2014, 04:04 PM

Haha my problem is shes at hone all the time and checks every bloody parcel that comes through the door

Jam.Smith · 06-20-2014, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Haha my problem is shes at hone all the time and checks every bloody parcel that comes through the door

That's what workplace deliveries are for

Reece · 06-20-2014, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jam.Smith

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Originally Posted by Reece

Haha my problem is shes at hone all the time and checks every bloody parcel that comes through the door

That's what workplace deliveries are for

Ah theres a problem there i work on the roads so im only in a road for a week or 2 then off again

06-19-2014, 11:18 AM	#1
Reece Major 53 Rep 1,249 Posts Drives: e90 lci 330d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Help with side reapeters Ordered some led side repeaters as mine were terrible. They have arrived problem is the connector pin is totally different. As you can see from the pictures the old has 2 pins and the new has like a sidelight type connector. I ordered them from ebay what a forum member posted. Is there anyway round this or are they not compatible? Attached Images __________________ E90 lci 330d, alpine white, pro nav, adaptive xenons, heated electric leather, folding mirrors, alpine retrofit kit with L7 subs, performance grilles, 40w led angel eye bulbs
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Nobber Lieutenant 21 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 'That' 335i Touring Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newbury - Berks iTrader: (1)	If i remember rightly you use the bulb cable from your old side repeaters like an 'extension' cable. Was so obvious after I'd worked it out and emailed the ebay seller I was kicking myself!
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Nobber Lieutenant 21 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 'That' 335i Touring Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newbury - Berks iTrader: (1)	nah no cutting mate. PM me your mobile number I'll call you.
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Reece Major 53 Rep 1,249 Posts Drives: e90 lci 330d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Big thanks to nobber who called me and sent me in the right direction. After taking my other terrible aftermarket side repeaters off (previous owner) they must have been in back to front as i was trying to fit mine in with the little metal clip the same way for ages, then after looking at a build thread on here realised i was trying to fit them back to front they went in so easy. Now on,working and looking 100% better. Will get some pics up after a clean on the weekend. The wife couldnt tell the difference, i said what if i change the wheels would you notice them, she said do what you want its your car, so ill be looking to add a few more bits now __________________ E90 lci 330d, alpine white, pro nav, adaptive xenons, heated electric leather, folding mirrors, alpine retrofit kit with L7 subs, performance grilles, 40w led angel eye bulbs
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