[Donia330i]

How do you replace the side markers? and are there any other options for them? thanks in advance

[Mike@F1 Autohaüs]

To remove them you simply slide them back towards the rear and lift out.

Bulb replacement, you can simply go with a UHP LED replacement bulb. Amber or Xenon White are do-able

[SV Concepts III]

You can either replace the bulbs with an LED or Solaris Bulb or purchase the full housings in clear or smoked with LEDs built in. Here is a DIY video:

[Ferg]

What is the best option to avoid the flasing effect on start up?

[SV Concepts III]

No can do with just a direct LED replacement right now. You would need resistors to wire in to prevent the flashing which is tough in the sidemarker location. I don't mind it, kind of like the car is getting ready for take off

[Donia330i]

I dont want to replace the blubs. I mean if it apart I might as well..... But the housing is starting to fade and turn yellow from the sun. So is there only the OEM housing? I think I've seen people use the X3 ones....

[SV Concepts III]

Check out my post above, there are full replacement housings available in clear or smoked with built in LEDs.

[Donia330i]

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Check out my post above, there are full replacement housings available in clear or smoked with built in LEDs.

thanks, I see those but dont want the flashing and prefer to stick with OEM parts....

[Mike@F1 Autohaüs]

Originally Posted by Doinas330i

thanks, I see those but dont want the flashing and prefer to stick with OEM parts....

LEDs for the sidemarkers will flash irregardless. It's simply the computer sending out electrical pulses to the LCM to make sure the bulbs are present. Since LEDs consume little to no power they pick up on these signals, hence why the flash/strobe upon start up.

[deanmc]

Originally Posted by Doinas330i

thanks, I see those but dont want the flashing and prefer to stick with OEM parts....

Doinas, that's why I went back to OEM, I couldn't stand the flashing. Everytime I started the car, someone would stare or say, "Hey, did you know your lights are flashing? Is that normal?"

Try putting up a WTB in the private for sale section, that's how I got my set. My old ones were starting to yellow, too, and I ended up getting a brand new set off a member that wanted LEDs. I paid $20 or $25 if I remember, so expect to pay around that much.

Or if you don't mind paying for brand new ones, find the part # on realoem.com and try Tischer at getbmwparts.com. They go for agbout $35 a set brand new.

[Donia330i]

Anyone know the part#??

[deanmc]

Originally Posted by Doinas330i

Anyone know the part#??

Hahaha Jesus you're lazy.

Per Realoem.com:
Left: 63136932998
Right: 63136932997

Also, you might want to try ebay. Good luck.

[Donia330i]

lol thanks. I actually already looked it up to. I just thought someone might know it... but thanks!!