AE LED bulb install issue on e92 (pre lci)

Bangarang_Rufio · 04-06-2014, 09:24 AM

So I purchased a set of 40w 6000k white angel LED bulbs from ebay for $50. Got everything installed but when I go to turn the bulbs the opposite way I took the originals out they don't seem to "click" in or fit very tightly in the housing. I can't pull them straight out but they have a little wiggle in them if I touch them. Anyone know if there is a trick to get them snug tight? By the way the bulbs look great for the price and no error codes!

shawntech · 04-06-2014, 11:58 AM

Remove the metal shield with screen from the removable black plastic insert. New bulb also needs to be installed with proper 180 degree orientation

Bangarang_Rufio · 04-06-2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ls3c6

Remove the metal shield with screen from the removable black plastic insert. New bulb also needs to be installed with proper 180 degree orientation

What metal shield? Here's a link to the posting on ebay for pics. http://bit.ly/1qd1Euo

shawntech · 04-07-2014, 04:49 PM

oh, that's a different bulb than i'm talking about... i'm talking about pre lci e90 with 2 pin connector

Bangarang_Rufio · 04-07-2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ls3c6

oh, that's a different bulb than i'm talking about... i'm talking about pre lci e90 with 2 pin connector

I have a pre LCI 2007 e92. I didn't know there would be a difference in replacement bulbs so I was confused there for a minute. I still can't figure out how to get these bulbs snug though. I might just throw some electrical tape on the back of the bulb to the chrome housing the bulb goes into. That's pretty ghetto so I wanted to get some input from anyone else out there that has installed these suckers.

shawntech · 04-08-2014, 09:47 AM

take a picture of it

Bangarang_Rufio · 04-20-2014, 06:22 PM

I just threw some electrical tape on it and called it a day.

LuxAngelEyes · 04-21-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bangarang_Rufio

I just threw some electrical tape on it and called it a day.

Electrical tape will probably melt off over time. Normally the bulbs are designed to be a snug fit, but aftermarket bulbs will not generally snap into place

Bangarang_Rufio · 04-21-2014, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

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Originally Posted by Bangarang_Rufio

I just threw some electrical tape on it and called it a day.

Electrical tape will probably melt off over time. Normally the bulbs are designed to be a snug fit, but aftermarket bulbs will not generally snap into place

I was thinking that too but I'll keep an eye on it. Thank you for clarifying that I'm not crazy and that aftermarket AE bulbs don't generally fit the same as oem. That at least makes me feel a little better.

1QuikWS6 · 04-22-2014, 04:47 AM

Could simply be that the gasket they use is not proper - try taking the gaskets off your original AE bulbs & use them on the new aftermarket bulbs...

dinanm3atl · 04-22-2014, 03:33 PM

Possible to post a photo so we can assist? Have found that the 'legs' on the AE upgrade bulbs are simply thicker and thus require a little pressure on the gasket and then twist/turn. It will only bottom out while turning when it reaches the end. There is no 'click'.

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Bangarang_Rufio Private First Class 9 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi e92 Blk on Blk Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: King of Prussia, PA (US) iTrader: (0)	AE LED bulb install issue on e92 (pre lci) So I purchased a set of 40w 6000k white angel LED bulbs from ebay for $50. Got everything installed but when I go to turn the bulbs the opposite way I took the originals out they don't seem to "click" in or fit very tightly in the housing. I can't pull them straight out but they have a little wiggle in them if I touch them. Anyone know if there is a trick to get them snug tight? By the way the bulbs look great for the price and no error codes! __________________ "Workin' all day...now it's time to play...HEY! HEY! HEY!" - WIC Current: 2007 328xi (e92) \| 2012 Mazda 3 Hatchback Previous: 2006 Mercedes c350 4matic\|2003 Nissan Maxima SE \| 2001 BMW 323ci (e46)
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dinanm3atl Private First Class 102 Rep 198 Posts Drives: M3 ZCP 70 Olds 442 F31 Diesel Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Possible to post a photo so we can assist? Have found that the 'legs' on the AE upgrade bulbs are simply thicker and thus require a little pressure on the gasket and then twist/turn. It will only bottom out while turning when it reaches the end. There is no 'click'.
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