Emblem LED Wiring Help

BlackTyEvent · 09-10-2013, 04:21 PM

Hi Guys, I have one of these that i got just for the hell of it to see how it will look:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140853703876...84.m1439.l2649

I found a video of a guy talking about how he did his e39 here:

& have a written guide for installation here:

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/How-To-Inst...ghts-a/434.htm

SO, that leads to my question: if i tap into the license plate lights to do this (on a 07 328i), will i get any electrical errors? what type of procedure would be required to prevent any codes? resistors? the power draw should be extremely minimal, but i know e90s are a lot more finicky about their wiring than my e46 was and i hear all types of things about issues with angel eye retrofits from places like OSS and getting codes. I do not want that.

any help is appreciated. I know this might not be everyone's cup of tea, however, if you're not here to help or be constructive, please flame someone else's thread.

McAuley7 · 09-10-2013, 09:48 PM

Lol I saw this a long time ago wanna know if you do it

BlackTyEvent · 09-11-2013, 03:30 PM

I really want to, but I don't want to drill a hole in my trunk just to find out it messes with the electronics and ill have to take it off anyways.

BlackTyEvent · 09-11-2013, 03:32 PM

any help from anybody is appreciated. those who have installed angel eyes may have an idea.

tturbolife · 09-11-2013, 04:08 PM

You can tap your license plate lights without it causing any errors… I thought this looked kinda cool at first, but I think once it is installed it will look nothing like the pic… I think it will look like a lighted circle without the emblem really visible…

hailpersia · 09-12-2013, 01:04 AM

you better be 17 or something...

edirtaynine · 09-12-2013, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hailpersia

you better be 17 or something...

lol

dboxfutzi · 09-12-2013, 03:34 AM

Hi,

you can tap your license plate lights.
There'll be no errors.
I'll do this soon, too.

Have fun

BlackTyEvent · 09-15-2013, 04:57 PM

turns out the emblem light was slightly too large to rest in the indentation in the trunk for the OEM roundel. Thus, i surrender my efforts on this. Time to get $15 back!

Datsik · 09-15-2013, 05:37 PM

If you're going to do that you might as well just wrap you car in Christmas lights...

09-10-2013, 04:21 PM	#1
BlackTyEvent Boy Wonder 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2007 328i - Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Columbia, MO iTrader: (0)	Emblem LED Wiring Help Hi Guys, I have one of these that i got just for the hell of it to see how it will look: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140853703876...84.m1439.l2649 I found a video of a guy talking about how he did his e39 here: & have a written guide for installation here: http://store.ijdmtoy.com/How-To-Inst...ghts-a/434.htm SO, that leads to my question: if i tap into the license plate lights to do this (on a 07 328i), will i get any electrical errors? what type of procedure would be required to prevent any codes? resistors? the power draw should be extremely minimal, but i know e90s are a lot more finicky about their wiring than my e46 was and i hear all types of things about issues with angel eye retrofits from places like OSS and getting codes. I do not want that. any help is appreciated. I know this might not be everyone's cup of tea, however, if you're not here to help or be constructive, please flame someone else's thread.
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09-10-2013, 09:48 PM	#2
McAuley7 @McAuley7 14 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i [9.00]	Lol I saw this a long time ago wanna know if you do it
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BlackTyEvent Boy Wonder 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2007 328i - Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Columbia, MO iTrader: (0)	I really want to, but I don't want to drill a hole in my trunk just to find out it messes with the electronics and ill have to take it off anyways.
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BlackTyEvent Boy Wonder 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2007 328i - Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Columbia, MO iTrader: (0)	any help from anybody is appreciated. those who have installed angel eyes may have an idea.
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tturbolife Major 243 Rep 1,037 Posts Drives: None Join Date: May 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i [0.00]	You can tap your license plate lights without it causing any errors… I thought this looked kinda cool at first, but I think once it is installed it will look nothing like the pic… I think it will look like a lighted circle without the emblem really visible… __________________ M340i: Arctic White, 790M wheels, Cognac interior, Aluminum Tetragon trim - Totaled
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hailpersia Lieutenant 74 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2022 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	you better be 17 or something...
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dboxfutzi Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: E91 - 11/2009 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Hi, you can tap your license plate lights. There'll be no errors. I'll do this soon, too. Have fun
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BlackTyEvent Boy Wonder 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2007 328i - Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Columbia, MO iTrader: (0)	turns out the emblem light was slightly too large to rest in the indentation in the trunk for the OEM roundel. Thus, i surrender my efforts on this. Time to get $15 back!
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Datsik Lieutenant 23 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (3)	If you're going to do that you might as well just wrap you car in Christmas lights... __________________ 2011 Alpine White/Black E90 M3 Competition, Technology, Premium Sound, Cold Weather, Comfort
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