[zamba0321]

Howdy folks

anybody tried the LED tower LED bulbs 1156 from autolimination ?
http://autolumination.com/1156_1157.htm
Apparently no need for load equaliser resistors for these.
There seems to be couple of 1156 LED tower types with 60, 11 or 45 LEDs

I tried some jlevi V2 LED bulbs with equalisers but they were still throwing error codes ...

thanks
- Wim

[Mike@F1 Autohaüs]

Those will still shoot an error.

[Euro_E93]

Originally Posted by Mike@F1 Autohaüs

Those will still shoot an error.

what's the solution? i'm interested.............

[Courtney]

Originally Posted by Euro_E93

what's the solution? i'm interested.............

Me too!

[Assmanof]

Old post! But yes I have the 44 led ones and they do throw an error on my early build 2007. I coded them out so that's your solution right there.

[Sales@modmy3.com]

The resistor wouldn't work?

[Elliott@DetailAddict]

Nope. They still would error in most applications I've seen and I needed to code them out.

[rollinstone157]

If I may suggest a solution for various needs:
If you want to use a LED as a turn signal: get the brightest AutoLumination bulb you can get for your mounting type (the eagle eye bulbs are absurdly bright...in fact, OSS is sourcing one of the designs they offer for his custom turn signal bulb for the E92's), and install it. It will hyper-flash and throw errors. Solution: Wire in a resistor, and if you still get errors for some reason, code it out.

If you want to use a LED as a stop light or backup bulb: again, get the brightest AutoLumination bulb you can get for your mounting type and install it. It will throw errors. Solution: Code out the bulb check for that spot.

[JunkStory]

Originally Posted by rollinstone157

If I may suggest a solution for various needs:
If you want to use a LED as a turn signal: get the brightest AutoLumination bulb you can get for your mounting type (the eagle eye bulbs are absurdly bright...in fact, OSS is sourcing one of the designs they offer for his custom turn signal bulb for the E92's), and install it. It will hyper-flash and throw errors. Solution: Wire in a resistor, and if you still get errors for some reason, code it out.

If you want to use a LED as a stop light or backup bulb: again, get the brightest AutoLumination bulb you can get for your mounting type and install it. It will throw errors. Solution: Code out the bulb check for that spot.

For pre-LCI E92, I know the code # for rear turn signal is 1156. What about the code # for the rear brake lights?

I have no clue about coding. Can a AutoLogic programmer do the job? Will this be safe... i.e. what if the LED bulb burn out

[JunkStory]

Originally Posted by rollinstone157

If I may suggest a solution for various needs:
If you want to use a LED as a turn signal: get the brightest AutoLumination bulb you can get for your mounting type (the eagle eye bulbs are absurdly bright...in fact, OSS is sourcing one of the designs they offer for his custom turn signal bulb for the E92's), and install it. It will hyper-flash and throw errors. Solution: Wire in a resistor, and if you still get errors for some reason, code it out.

If you want to use a LED as a stop light or backup bulb: again, get the brightest AutoLumination bulb you can get for your mounting type and install it. It will throw errors. Solution: Code out the bulb check for that spot.

rollinstone, which LED from autolumination is the brightest? The website is a chaos. I'm looking for the brightest amber rear turn signal LED, but they all have similar names i.e. "eagle tower"

Also, just to confirm, the bulbs are sold individually, not in pairs right?

[rollinstone157]

go with the 12-watt eagle eye tower, and code out the errors. and yes, sold individually.

[onesuperboi]

Originally Posted by rollinstone157

If I may suggest a solution for various needs:
If you want to use a LED as a turn signal: get the brightest AutoLumination bulb you can get for your mounting type (the eagle eye bulbs are absurdly bright...in fact, OSS is sourcing one of the designs they offer for his custom turn signal bulb for the E92's), and install it. It will hyper-flash and throw errors. Solution: Wire in a resistor, and if you still get errors for some reason, code it out.

If you want to use a LED as a stop light or backup bulb: again, get the brightest AutoLumination bulb you can get for your mounting type and install it. It will throw errors. Solution: Code out the bulb check for that spot.

Is a resistor necessary for the rear turn signals, or would I just be able to code out the errors?

[rollinstone157]

you can code errors for all of the bulbs (contrary to my earlier suggestion) so, to answer your question, yes.

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by rollinstone157

you can code errors for all of the bulbs (contrary to my earlier suggestion) so, to answer your question, yes.

Do these LED turn signals hyper blink? Does coding take care of that? (in addition to any errors msgs)

[RoundelM3]

Hyper blink is usually due to the bulb flasher relay being the older mechanical type that depends on resistance to function properly. Replacing this relay/flasher with the newer electronic type remedies this problem. The turn signal flasher is located near the steering column under the dash. Early 2007 builds (mine is 9/06) will have the older flasher type.

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by roundel335

Hyper blink is usually due to the bulb flasher relay being the older mechanical type that depends on resistance to function properly. Replacing this relay/flasher with the newer electronic type remedies this problem. The turn signal flasher is located near the steering column under the dash. Early 2007 builds (mine is 9/06) will have the older flasher type.

OK thanks. Can you point to the specific relay on realoem?
I tried looking but, not really sure what I'm looking for...
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...id=49514&hg=61

Mine is a Jan 07 build.

[RoundelM3]

Originally Posted by nitehawk

OK thanks. Can you point to the specific relay on realoem?
I tried looking but, not really sure what I'm looking for...
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...id=49514&hg=61

Mine is a Jan 07 build.

Believe me, I tried that too, but couldn't locate it. I haven't changed mine out yet, but if I can get the panel off to do it, I'll photograph the correct one.

[JunkStory]

Originally Posted by nitehawk

Do these LED turn signals hyper blink? Does coding take care of that? (in addition to any errors msgs)

Forget autolumination, these guys charge way too much. They wanted $35 for just shippping fee to Canada.

I ordered these instead ($39 shipped) and arrived to me in 6 business days. They are slightly brighter than stock bulbs, and probably very similar to the ones from the robbers at autolumination.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-7-5W-LED-...item5ae604612a

I coded the car using a cable I bought on ebay, and followed the DIY pdf in the coding section. I only need to change 4 values, and now, no error or higher blinking.

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by JunkStory

Forget autolumination, these guys charge way too much. They wanted $35 for just shippping fee to Canada.

I ordered these instead ($39 shipped) and arrived to me in 6 business days. They are slightly brighter than stock bulbs, and probably very similar to the ones from the robbers at autolumination.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-7-5W-LED-...item5ae604612a

I coded the car using a cable I bought on ebay, and followed the DIY pdf in the coding section. I only need to change 4 values, and now, no error or higher blinking.

Awesome, thanks for the insight. Yeah, $30 per bulb is pretty steep!
I've already done the coding portion so time to just order the LEDs.

[Alvine90]

Originally Posted by JunkStory

Forget autolumination, these guys charge way too much. They wanted $35 for just shippping fee to Canada.

I ordered these instead ($39 shipped) and arrived to me in 6 business days. They are slightly brighter than stock bulbs, and probably very similar to the ones from the robbers at autolumination.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-7-5W-LED-...item5ae604612a

I coded the car using a cable I bought on ebay, and followed the DIY pdf in the coding section. I only need to change 4 values, and now, no error or higher blinking.

can you post comparison shots of these and the oem bulbs in direct sunlight? maybe a video? I want to see if these are worth the upgrade.

[JunkStory]

Originally Posted by Alvine90

can you post comparison shots of these and the oem bulbs in direct sunlight? maybe a video? I want to see if these are worth the upgrade.

For $39 shipped yes they are worth the upgrade.

There really is nothing to show IMO. The color between the LED and stock bulb is 99% identical. It is ever so slightly brighter. The main advantage is that you get the crisp on/off effect, and you eliminate the subtle yellow yolk inside the tail light housing.

[nitehawk]

Also, anyone know if LEDs are available for our e92/93 brake lights?