F55/F56 Brighter Reverse Lights
#26
I discovered a more expensive but more 'OEM' solution for the F55 boot light, which I found to be feebly weak in stock form.
63 31 9 280 501 is the LED boot light from several other BMWs, and it's 100% drop-in. I haven't been able to find the same substitution for the glovebox light. Since the same light is used in all Rolls, even, I suspect a bulb swap is the only option here.
63 31 9 280 501 is the LED boot light from several other BMWs, and it's 100% drop-in. I haven't been able to find the same substitution for the glovebox light. Since the same light is used in all Rolls, even, I suspect a bulb swap is the only option here.
#27
I discovered a more expensive but more 'OEM' solution for the F55 boot light, which I found to be feebly weak in stock form.
63 31 9 280 501 is the LED boot light from several other BMWs, and it's 100% drop-in. I haven't been able to find the same substitution for the glovebox light. Since the same light is used in all Rolls, even, I suspect a bulb swap is the only option here.
63 31 9 280 501 is the LED boot light from several other BMWs, and it's 100% drop-in. I haven't been able to find the same substitution for the glovebox light. Since the same light is used in all Rolls, even, I suspect a bulb swap is the only option here.
The glove box light, however, is easy to bulb swap and a good LED bulb would be a $1-2. Less than a minute to swap
#28
I discovered a more expensive but more 'OEM' solution for the F55 boot light, which I found to be feebly weak in stock form.
63 31 9 280 501 is the LED boot light from several other BMWs, and it's 100% drop-in. I haven't been able to find the same substitution for the glovebox light. Since the same light is used in all Rolls, even, I suspect a bulb swap is the only option here.
63 31 9 280 501 is the LED boot light from several other BMWs, and it's 100% drop-in. I haven't been able to find the same substitution for the glovebox light. Since the same light is used in all Rolls, even, I suspect a bulb swap is the only option here.
#29
#30
#31
I discovered a more expensive but more 'OEM' solution for the F55 boot light, which I found to be feebly weak in stock form.
63 31 9 280 501 is the LED boot light from several other BMWs, and it's 100% drop-in. I haven't been able to find the same substitution for the glovebox light. Since the same light is used in all Rolls, even, I suspect a bulb swap is the only option here.
63 31 9 280 501 is the LED boot light from several other BMWs, and it's 100% drop-in. I haven't been able to find the same substitution for the glovebox light. Since the same light is used in all Rolls, even, I suspect a bulb swap is the only option here.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/221657995288?nav=SEARCH
http://m.ebay.com/itm/151404050511?nav=SEARCH
I installed this led in my Cooper F56.
Last edited by BlazingRedF56; 05-12-2015 at 01:00 PM.
#32
On my car there's only one backup light, it's a white insert on the lower right bumper red tail light. But on my friends' F56 there are no white lights on the back. What serves as the backup light, a red light?
#33
I'll agree they are not the brightest...
#34
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=63_1557
So 12v 21w bayonet is the oem part
I have looked at this thread 3 times over and still not sure what's the best solution ?
Please enlighten me
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-1156-BA...UAAOSw5ZBWJL0H
Something like this ?
So 12v 21w bayonet is the oem part
I have looked at this thread 3 times over and still not sure what's the best solution ?
Please enlighten me
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-1156-BA...UAAOSw5ZBWJL0H
Something like this ?
Last edited by blue al; 01-30-2016 at 05:11 AM.
#35
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=63_1557
So 12v 21w bayonet is the oem part
I have looked at this thread 3 times over and still not sure what's the best solution ?
Please enlighten me
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-1156-BA...UAAOSw5ZBWJL0H
Something like this ?
So 12v 21w bayonet is the oem part
I have looked at this thread 3 times over and still not sure what's the best solution ?
Please enlighten me
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-1156-BA...UAAOSw5ZBWJL0H
Something like this ?
If it doesn't do what you want, or throws codes etc., then a 30, 36 or 50W conventional incandescent halogen should work well. Even Halfords or a good motor factors should stock these for short money.
A general note to all - I've noticed responses from the US & UK. Note that the specs for rear lights are different for what is apparently the same model depending on country - there are even differences depending on which headlights are fitted.
#36
#38
anyways, I changed this without taking out the visor or even flipping the cover open to expose the mirror. Take a trim prying tool (or butter knife) and insert it into the bottom middle part of the plastic mirror unit. There is a little recess in the fabric for where you fingers go to flip open the cover, that's a good spot to start. Slowly pry the cover up and out towards you and you will see the bottom two clips on each side start to release. When the bottom pops out, you can grab it enough to slowly release the top clips as well. Than you will see the 1 bulbs on each side in a tiny holder. Pull the unit out, remove the bulb from the holder, pop the LED in and reassemble!
Hope this helps!
#39
Originally Posted by bsajko
I did this yesterday. The replacement LED bulb is a T5 #74 wedge bulb. Tiny and it took me forever to find that the number size was 74, kept on finding larger style T5 bulbs...
anyways, I changed this without taking out the visor or even flipping the cover open to expose the mirror. Take a trim prying tool (or butter knife) and insert it into the bottom middle part of the plastic mirror unit. There is a little recess in the fabric for where you fingers go to flip open the cover, that's a good spot to start. Slowly pry the cover up and out towards you and you will see the bottom two clips on each side start to release. When the bottom pops out, you can grab it enough to slowly release the top clips as well. Than you will see the 1 bulbs on each side in a tiny holder. Pull the unit out, remove the bulb from the holder, pop the LED in and reassemble!
Hope this helps!
anyways, I changed this without taking out the visor or even flipping the cover open to expose the mirror. Take a trim prying tool (or butter knife) and insert it into the bottom middle part of the plastic mirror unit. There is a little recess in the fabric for where you fingers go to flip open the cover, that's a good spot to start. Slowly pry the cover up and out towards you and you will see the bottom two clips on each side start to release. When the bottom pops out, you can grab it enough to slowly release the top clips as well. Than you will see the 1 bulbs on each side in a tiny holder. Pull the unit out, remove the bulb from the holder, pop the LED in and reassemble!
Hope this helps!
Did you go bright white, or cool white, like the rest of the interior LED lighting?
#40
We have the Ziza interior/ exterior version here and we liked the bright white, has a tint of blue.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-or-clear.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-or-clear.html
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#42
First, get in the trunk and get access to the back of the taillight
NON factory led and LED Factory taillights:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/63217297509/
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/63217297511/
See the back clip in light bulb holder tray. Pinch the back side and separate the bulb holder tray from the light, then twist out the bottom bulb and replace.
NON factory led and LED Factory taillights:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/63217297509/
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/63217297511/
See the back clip in light bulb holder tray. Pinch the back side and separate the bulb holder tray from the light, then twist out the bottom bulb and replace.
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#44
Welcome.
You just look at the rear, because the packages are not always 100% per year and changes/order options.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ifference.html
You just look at the rear, because the packages are not always 100% per year and changes/order options.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ifference.html
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#46
It does not matter really, the ziza led backups install the same, but taillights have the normal back up lights.
Most likely you have the LED taillights, which is what the installed set is on below.
Most likely you have the LED taillights, which is what the installed set is on below.
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#48
oh, ok sorry. I dug a little more into the specs, if you have LED headlights you get LED taillights.
When you select halogen headlights front you get halogen taillights.
From the factory.
When you select halogen headlights front you get halogen taillights.
From the factory.
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#50
Thanks, post up pics if you can.
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