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Bulbs
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:51 pm
by Antonymeir
Hi could anyone put a pic of the bulbs I'd need to change from the tacky yellow rings to brighter ones thanks
Re: Bulbs
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:18 pm
by graemeX5
Hi and welcome
I am not sure if ore facelift or facelift but this link is for preface lift
http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/https://xdr ... ;topicseen
May be of help
Re: Bulbs
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:23 pm
by spooner
I brought these off ebay for my facelift X5 a couple if weeks back. No error codes either
Item no 190936557713
Re: Bulbs
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:27 pm
by kjb1
a pre facelift X5 does not have angel eyes. Therefore will be Facelift model. Regarding tacky, I wouldn't say the originals are tacky. Neon blue is tacky. Yellow just dated.
Re: Bulbs
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:52 pm
by Antonymeir
Thankyou spooner that's what I'm after will there be any issues with heat off. Them
Re: Bulbs
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:14 pm
by spooner
Nothing I have noticed. I only got them as onr of my std bulbs just after I brough the car snd it was cheaper then 1 std bulb from my local euro car parts
Re: Bulbs
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:51 pm
by Dimsum
[quote="spooner"]
I brought these off ebay for my facelift X5 a couple if weeks back. No error codes either
Item no 190936557713
[/quote]
These look like a bargain upgrade to me.
Are they a pain to fit??
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Re: Bulbs
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:40 pm
by spooner
[quote="Dimsum"]
[quote="spooner"]
I brought these off ebay for my facelift X5 a couple if weeks back. No error codes either
Item no 190936557713
[/quote]
These look like a bargain upgrade to me.
Are they a pain to fit??
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[/quote]
No, open bonnet, remove rear cover, unplug old bulb and twist out, fit new bulb and plug in, refit cover, repeat on other side, close bonnet stand back and admire.
Re: Bulbs
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:14 pm
by Dimsum
Lovely.
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Re: Bulbs
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:17 pm
by Dimsum
Can I buy a bulb for the main lights that will also give me the "blue" light effect? ?
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Re: Bulbs
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:49 pm
by Lloydy
Done mine last night with these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300753027887? ... 1439.l2649
Pics not so great but I am happy with them
I will get pics in the day as will be detailing the car this weekend
Re: Bulbs
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 5:29 pm
by Dimsum
[quote="spooner"]
I brought these off ebay for my facelift X5 a couple if weeks back. No error codes either
Item no 190936557713
[/quote]
Ordered these yesterday.
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Re: Bulbs
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:43 pm
by Dimsum
Bugger...
Tried to fit them and the connector is wrong... Also more wiring on the pre existing bulbs so I have no idea what I need now!! Mine is an early facelift built in Nov 2003
Re: Bulbs
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 12:12 pm
by Dimsum
I have now pulled my thumb from betwixt my arse cheeks and I have fitted the bulbs correctly!
I had just assumed that the bit of wire the bulbs came with would need to be included somewhere... My mistake!!
It makes an awesome difference IMO and is a cheap and easy mod.
Re: Bulbs
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 12:55 pm
by ChrisLux
[quote="Lloydy"]
Done mine last night with these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300753027887? ... 1439.l2649
Pics not so great but I am happy with them
I will get pics in the day as will be detailing the car this weekend
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Which year is your E53 ??
How are they now that you've had them fitted a few days ??
Does everything work with no probs etc ??