LED numberplate lights
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This just isn't happening. Managed to free the wires from tue old plugs bur cannot seemto push them
Into the new connectors. They just put up alot of resistance. The picture in the thread shows the green ribbed grommet all the way inside the connector and they just won't go.
Also the connectors which look the same as those pictured don't seem to connect into the new light units.. There is a little plastic lug inside the light that stops it pushing in?
And noe I can't push the wires back inside the old plugs... Help please!!!!!!
Into the new connectors. They just put up alot of resistance. The picture in the thread shows the green ribbed grommet all the way inside the connector and they just won't go.
Also the connectors which look the same as those pictured don't seem to connect into the new light units.. There is a little plastic lug inside the light that stops it pushing in?
And noe I can't push the wires back inside the old plugs... Help please!!!!!!
JDM said:
Before to push the wires in the new connectors, you have to make sure that the white plastic bit is open. Then push the wires and try to turn the wires, til they are locked inside the connectors.
As you can see on the pic, the plastic lug inside the light shouldnt stop the connector when pushing it in. You are probably
inserting the connector the wrong way.
Got p*$$ed off and just cut the green grommet off as this was the problem.. The wires now fit like a chickens lip in a glove. 
Well impressed with the difference over standard. Was definately worth freezing my fingers to the bone and getting drenched in that fine rain that soaks you through on my several attempts to fit them over the last two days
Here's some pics of the finished job, don't really do it justice though.
Think it helps show off the 3D plates too
Well impressed with the difference over standard. Was definately worth freezing my fingers to the bone and getting drenched in that fine rain that soaks you through on my several attempts to fit them over the last two days
Here's some pics of the finished job, don't really do it justice though.
Think it helps show off the 3D plates too
Your joking.. Bunnyjoyrider and me tried for a good hour today to try and get the green grommets in the holes and there was just too much resistance. The wires would locate in the holes but wouldnt go right to the end where the pins in the bulb holder would touch them... Anyway the grommets are now gone, dont think its a problem though as the units are pretty water tight anyway.
3D plates are from Demon Plates.. £50 a set delivered so quite pricey but they look cool. Had alot of people comment on them. They do a 3D carbon fibre version aswell but thought they might look a bit cheap.
Thanks for your help anyway on sorting the lights, much appreciated
3D plates are from Demon Plates.. £50 a set delivered so quite pricey but they look cool. Had alot of people comment on them. They do a 3D carbon fibre version aswell but thought they might look a bit cheap.
Thanks for your help anyway on sorting the lights, much appreciated
Sorry to ask the question but are the 3d plates show plates or are they road legal. I enquired a while back and was told that if the BS marking on the bottom right hand corner and a minimum of a postcode of the company who made the plates was a requirement to make them legal. I unfortunatly bought a set from Santa Pod to be told that they where not legal latter by the boys in blue. Like the lights and have ordered some from my local dealer £23.51 for the set.
JimmyPop said:
Good to know jimmypop, that was my concern and one of the reasons I didn't just go the bulb route.. Thought there was less chance of bulb failure light comin on with a BMW item.
Good for people to know reading this post that there's a cheaper option too and perhaps less fiddley than what I did. Post some pics up for us all to see and maybe a link to the bulbs would be good for anyone considering them
Will try post pics later in the week. Unfortunately I bought the bulbs about 4 months ago (at least) so can't remember who I bought them off of on ebay. If I find them again I'll post a link.
The reason I went for the bulbs is I didn't actually know BMW did an OEM replacement. Had I known that I would probably have gone that route.
EDIT: Wasn't this seller but this is what I bought.
The reason I went for the bulbs is I didn't actually know BMW did an OEM replacement. Had I known that I would probably have gone that route.
EDIT: Wasn't this seller but this is what I bought.
I have been looking at the fitting of these in anticipation of them arriving...... a question occurs to me. Once you have dismantled the existing fitting, how will you know which holes to fit each wire into as they seem to be different colours. Is this obvious if so I'm missing it :?
z4alfie said:
Wooly gloves, an overcoat preferably with a hood and plenty of patience my friend.. Although you should do it in ten mins now you know to cut the rubber grommets off
z4alfie said:
I just put the wires in any holes. Not sure if it matters or if I just got lucky with the ones I chose? :?