DIY: BMW_E90's License Plate LED install

BMW_E90 · 10-18-2007, 07:55 PM

first, get a flat head screw driver and slide it into the slot of the housing.

put the screw driver at a angle like shown below and push to your right and slightly pull down.

once you do that, one side of the housing will pop out.

push the right side of the housing to the left to pop out the right side.

then the whole housing should come out (pulling it out from the right side)

once it is out, disconnect the housing from the power supply.

once thats out, it should look like this.

plug in the new BMW_E90's LED housing.

slide in the left side of the housing first ( the side where wires are)

then you need to push in the right side on.

then push in the left side.

do the same with the other LED and enjoy what you accomplished!

ejazbmw · 10-18-2007, 08:13 PM

just don't understand why this is the latest craze in light mods. I mean the last thing I need is for the cop to see my license plate better at night, but anyway great write up.

Sedan_Clan · 10-18-2007, 09:16 PM

Great write up!

VLE92 · 10-18-2007, 09:25 PM

Whoa, that sounds easy! I want! I want!

SES_D · 10-18-2007, 09:41 PM

Easy & Cheap mod, but makes a world of a difference on the car at night!

cstmx_ryder · 10-18-2007, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_E90

first, get a flat head screw driver and slide it into the slot of the housing.

put the screw driver at a angle like shown below and push to your right and slightly pull down.

once you do that, one side of the housing will pop out.

push the right side of the housing to the left to pop out the right side.

then the whole housing should come out (pulling it out from the right side)

once it is out, disconnect the housing from the power supply.

once thats out, it should look like this.

plug in the new BMW_E90's LED housing.

slide in the left side of the housing first ( the side where wires are)

then you need to push in the right side on.

then push in the left side.

do the same with the other LED and enjoy what you accomplished!

'08 E90s comes with LED license plate lights right? At least that's what I've heard......

g9sBMW · 10-19-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cstmx_ryder

'08 E90s comes with LED license plate lights right? At least that's what I've heard......

According to member who bought the 2008 335i it does come with LED lights

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...06&postcount=7

TTG · 10-19-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cstmx_ryder

'08 E90s comes with LED license plate lights right? At least that's what I've heard......

It is true..... and looks like it is a pretty easy and cheap swap as well for the 07 models.....

5soko · 10-19-2007, 09:05 PM

WOW.so you used 08 LED's plate lights and just plugged them up into your 07?
is this the same for the coupe? how much were the parts
btw great write up man.

BMW_E90 · 10-19-2007, 09:29 PM

stop jackin my thread!

ZuerstBMW · 10-19-2007, 09:42 PM

You dont even need a screw driver, just slide over with your finger and it pops right out.

kt157 · 10-19-2007, 10:24 PM

how much were the lights?

Busha · 10-20-2007, 03:43 AM

Please can you post some better photos of the whole car at the night ? And how much did you pay for that in Germany. i see that the licence plates are D and is this an original BMW product ?

BoostedBMW · 10-20-2007, 05:17 PM

This is a nice info-mercial, errr... I mean DIY.

I'm j/k, they look good.

I saw your FS thread, but it was around 300 pages long... how much are you selling the pair of LEDs for?

daveyg · 10-20-2007, 07:07 PM

HOW MUCH!!HOW MUCH

BMW_E90 · 10-21-2007, 06:26 AM

$70 its a whole housing replacement.
but 2nd gb is basically over now. sorry!
i just made this diy for the people who bought these.

ska///235i · 10-21-2007, 08:40 AM

great write up

BoostedBMW · 10-21-2007, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_E90

$70 its a whole housing replacement.
but 2nd gb is basically over now. sorry!
i just made this diy for the people who bought these.

Any plans a 3rd group buy?

BMW_E90 · 10-21-2007, 01:26 PM

if i get enough people?

ksfrogman · 10-21-2007, 02:38 PM

Nice write up. So you really like the new look?

magmd · 10-21-2007, 04:12 PM

Nice. Look forward to my set.

BMW_E90 · 10-21-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

Nice write up. So you really like the new look?

i like it. haha some times before i leave the car. i get out of the car and leave the lights on to look at my creation

10-18-2007, 07:55 PM	#1
BMW_E90 Major 57 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California iTrader: (11)	DIY: BMW_E90's License Plate LED install first, get a flat head screw driver and slide it into the slot of the housing. put the screw driver at a angle like shown below and push to your right and slightly pull down. once you do that, one side of the housing will pop out. push the right side of the housing to the left to pop out the right side. then the whole housing should come out (pulling it out from the right side) once it is out, disconnect the housing from the power supply. once thats out, it should look like this. plug in the new BMW_E90's LED housing. slide in the left side of the housing first ( the side where wires are) then you need to push in the right side on. then push in the left side. do the same with the other LED and enjoy what you accomplished! __________________
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ejazbmw blahhh 302 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	just don't understand why this is the latest craze in light mods. I mean the last thing I need is for the cop to see my license plate better at night, but anyway great write up.
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Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 24978 Rep 22,265 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	Great write up!
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SES_D pewpew 479 Rep 21,165 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (26)	Easy & Cheap mod, but makes a world of a difference on the car at night! __________________ LTMW
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10-19-2007, 09:05 PM	#9
5soko Brigadier General 332 Rep 4,632 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	WOW.so you used 08 LED's plate lights and just plugged them up into your 07? is this the same for the coupe? how much were the parts btw great write up man.
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10-19-2007, 09:29 PM	#10
BMW_E90 Major 57 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California iTrader: (11)	stop jackin my thread! __________________
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kt157 Captain 16 Rep 926 Posts Drives: jet black 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BayArea, CA iTrader: (1)	how much were the lights?
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10-20-2007, 03:43 AM	#13
Busha First Lieutenant 39 Rep 331 Posts Drives: Jet Black 320d Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Please can you post some better photos of the whole car at the night ? And how much did you pay for that in Germany. i see that the licence plates are D and is this an original BMW product ?
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BoostedBMW Moderator 132 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	This is a nice info-mercial, errr... I mean DIY. I'm j/k, they look good. I saw your FS thread, but it was around 300 pages long... how much are you selling the pair of LEDs for? __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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10-21-2007, 06:26 AM	#16
BMW_E90 Major 57 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California iTrader: (11)	$70 its a whole housing replacement. but 2nd gb is basically over now. sorry! i just made this diy for the people who bought these. __________________
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10-21-2007, 02:38 PM	#20
ksfrogman Major General 570 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Nice write up. So you really like the new look? __________________
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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Nice. Look forward to my set. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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