[23109VC]

https://youtu.be/epCcm3BCcr8

If anyone is interested in updating their tail lights to the OEM euro set up, I found this online he sells OEM tails and includes the parts you need to repin.

I called him. His name is Amir and he verified that the lights in this kid are not Amazon. They are OGM in original BMW boxes along with the parts needed to repin.

I’m going to order a set I’ll update everyone on how it goes but wanted to share in case anyone was interested

[jag81]

FullBolton is a memeber on here

[23109VC]

I did not know that!!

That makes sense as he certainly appears to have a ** significant ** amount of knowledge on upgrading these cars!

[Sam_M550i]

Any more info on how this is being accomplished without coding on OEM lights? I was under the impression that the coding is tied to different light technology and to prevent errors with bulb checks and such. OEM with P&P harness wouldn't solve that. Someone please educate me as this is the first I hear about OEM plug and play.

[23109VC]

I believe these light still require coding..they just come wired so you dont’ have to pin them.. but i have left. Message with seller to clarify that.

[Sam_M550i]

Originally Posted by 23109VC

I believe these light still require coding..they just come wired so you dont’ have to pin them.. but i have left. Message with seller to clarify that.

Fair enough. My understanding of plug and play is 100% good to go out of the box.

[23109VC]

I’ll update you if I actually ordered them my understanding is the tail lights plug and play in the sense that you don’t need to customize the pins but all of the LCI tail lights require coding no matter what.

I think there are some cheap shit ones off of Amazon that are plug and play and you don’t need to code but they suck and water gets into them and they short circuit they’re not worth it

The ones I link above are OEM

[Joe-BMW33]

He's just including the parts you need to repin, right? So some wire and a thumbtack?

What would be ideal for some people is an adapter that reassings or reroutes the pins assignments.

Repinning is not hard and running the jumper is easy. Coding is the hard part and taking on the risk of losing it.

[23109VC]

Yeah, I thought about just not even doing the tail lights and just stay in stock if I called them and they reprogram my car all that shit is gone…

[RonronEG]

Originally Posted by 23109VC

I think there are some cheap shit ones off of Amazon that are plug and play and you don’t need to code but they suck and water gets into them and they short circuit they’re not worth it

Those of us that bought the Amazon/Aftermarket versions when they first dropped have had these on our cars for over a year now. I remember seeing this guy's YouTube video and thought he must have got a bad set, plus it's awfully convenient to bad mouth the direct alternative to what you are trying to sell

I've had my Amazon sourced lights since Feb 2022. No issues with them, fully functional, no water intrusion, using the parts they sent- didn't even do the OE rails and gutter. Rained enough in CA to cause substantial flooding- lights and trunk stayed dry though.

[23109VC]

Ron Ron-

Do you have pics of your setup? We’re they true plug and play? What did you pay for them?

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by 23109VC

Yeah, I thought about just not even doing the tail lights and just stay in stock if I called them and they reprogram my car all that shit is gone…

The coding part and risk of losing it is a deal breaker for many. I haven’t had any issues. The OEM BMW stamped Euros are getting harder to come by. Seems most US sellers of Euros are the ULO lights that is supposedly the company that makes the BMW lights.

So since you can’t really get the real deal easily, hell it may be worth a look at the knock offs. They are cheap as hell. They aren’t as bright as OEM, but for the money and the lack of coding needed, they are almost throw away. They look decent. The black 3D effect is kind of sloppy, but from a distance no one can tell.

[RonronEG]

Originally Posted by 23109VC

Ron Ron-

Do you have pics of your setup? We’re they true plug and play? What did you pay for them?

I posted a photo of mine in the thread for the aftermarket lights, haven't taken many photos. Changes the entire tone of the rear of the car. Yes they are plug and play. I got my set for $600, think they are $500 now on Amazon and there's also a version with sequential turn signals if that's what you're in to.

[KingPP]

These lights still need coding. But with istep 03-21 or higher its a 5 minute job.