Wiring: LCI rears on Pre LCI

Jim1985 · 08-13-2015, 06:35 AM

Ive got the bootlid, Ive got the lights. Ive found someone willing to code the car, I just need some concrete clarification regarding the wiring.

So far, in order to fit these LCI lights to my Pre LCI car, I'll need to swap the yellow and green wires about - but on the bootlid lights, or the corner lights?... Or both? Or none - and just code it?

Ive read conflicting info, and searching is a minefield, full of half-answers etc.

pupsterdo · 08-13-2015, 07:02 AM

buy the wiring harness and you'll be all set

Jim1985 · 08-13-2015, 07:11 AM

I'd rather not waste money on a wiring harness when I can swap the position of the wires in the connector for free.

old grey steve · 08-13-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim1985

I'd rather not waste money on a wiring harness when I can swap the position of the wires in the connector for free.

Harness is dirt cheap(£30 for the pair) plug in code out and you are away

Jim1985 · 08-13-2015, 09:42 AM

Ah I thought they were £30 each, and I'd need 2x bootlid harnesses, and 2x corner light harnesses.
So £30 all in? Are they readily available?

litany · 08-13-2015, 11:47 AM

I bought few times those harnesses for about £32 (pair) from dealer. Even with wiring diagram you must buy different connectors.

old grey steve · 08-13-2015, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim1985

Ah I thought they were £30 each, and I'd need 2x bootlid harnesses, and 2x corner light harnesses.
So £30 all in? Are they readily available?

They are available can't remember the part number off the top of my head but if you order one day you'll see the part the next

sparkymarky · 08-14-2015, 05:17 AM

save £30 - just swap the wires like i did. Its on the net somewhere but cant link as cant remember where

jammy78 · 08-14-2015, 05:23 AM

It's not just a case of swapping the wires... the connecting plugs are a different size on the LED lights.

sparkymarky · 08-14-2015, 10:41 AM

If this is an e90 I can assure you I did not change any plugs, just removed the wires from the plug and repositioned. Then coded.

Jim1985 · 08-14-2015, 10:47 AM

Thanks. Do you have a copy of what needs to be changed? I did find it, but I've lost the link!

old grey steve · 08-14-2015, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkymarky

If this is an e90 I can assure you I did not change any plugs, just removed the wires from the plug and repositioned. Then coded.

Ahn my post didn't catch on thet the car was an E90 I thought we'd be talking E92, therefore ignore what I stated re plugs etc

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Jim1985 First Lieutenant 57 Rep 376 Posts Drives: E90 335d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Lancashire iTrader: (0)	Ah I thought they were £30 each, and I'd need 2x bootlid harnesses, and 2x corner light harnesses. So £30 all in? Are they readily available?
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08-13-2015, 11:47 AM	#6
litany Banned 51 Rep 282 Posts Drives: e92 330dA M57NA Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southampton iTrader: (5)	I bought few times those harnesses for about £32 (pair) from dealer. Even with wiring diagram you must buy different connectors.
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sparkymarky Captain 108 Rep 704 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Middle earth. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 bmw 330d M Sport [0.00]	save £30 - just swap the wires like i did. Its on the net somewhere but cant link as cant remember where __________________ 2014 M4. Non-ZCP. GTS EDC, DCT & Diff software with eibachs... gamechanger.
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sparkymarky Captain 108 Rep 704 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Middle earth. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 bmw 330d M Sport [0.00]	If this is an e90 I can assure you I did not change any plugs, just removed the wires from the plug and repositioned. Then coded.
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Jim1985 First Lieutenant 57 Rep 376 Posts Drives: E90 335d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Lancashire iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Do you have a copy of what needs to be changed? I did find it, but I've lost the link!
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