greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted December 31, 2006 Hi guys, thanks for all your help for the E39 tail lights. I have been to hella.co.nz but they only sell the brand new LED version, just wondering if I need to modify the factory wiring to fit these, Any help is great. Heres the link to them, Click Here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted December 31, 2006 Hi guys, thanks for all your help for the E39 tail lights. I have been to hella.co.nz but they only sell the brand new LED version, just wondering if I need to modify the factory wiring to fit these, Any help is great. Heres the link to them, Click Here Have you asked Hella ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted December 31, 2006 Hi guys, thanks for all your help for the E39 tail lights. I have been to hella.co.nz but they only sell the brand new LED version, just wondering if I need to modify the factory wiring to fit these, Any help is great. Heres the link to them, Click Here Hi, Haven't actually done conversion myself but I undestand there is an adapter or mod required to convert these lamps to LED Different plugs I think. From memory I think there was someone also pedalling these on TM - supplied from Aussie - maybe worth a look Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted January 1, 2007 Have you asked Hella ? No, I didn't think about that. Just found a "Contact Us" link on their product page so i'll email them and see what they say. Thanks martyyn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted January 1, 2007 No, I didn't think about that. Just found a "Contact Us" link on their product page so i'll email them and see what they say. Thanks martyyn Try ringing them if you find a number. Ive found that alot of NZ places are crap at replying to emails Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted January 1, 2007 Try ringing them if you find a number. Ive found that alot of NZ places are crap at replying to emails Yea, i'll give them a ring in a few days. Not really the best time to be contacting them anyway over New Years. I'll see if they reply to my email. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted January 2, 2007 Hi guys, thanks for all your help for the E39 tail lights. I have been to hella.co.nz but they only sell the brand new LED version, just wondering if I need to modify the factory wiring to fit these, Any help is great. One thing to remember - when you fit LED taillights, the LKM will think your taillights are blown, because the LEDs offer less electrical load than conventional light bulbs. LKM = Light Control Module So you'll either need to get BMW to re-code the LKM to switch off the rear light warning, or you'll need to add a resistor across the rear lights to simulate the electrical load of the standard taillights. To figure out what resistor size, first measure the current consumption of the standard taillights, then measure the LEDs. Then use the good old V=IR to calculate the resistor value. Remember to workout the wattage (P=VA) so that you get resistors big enough! Note that you'll need to measure each bulb separately as they are controlled individually Cheers, Jochen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 One thing to remember - when you fit LED taillights, the LKM will think your taillights are blown, because the LEDs offer less electrical load than conventional light bulbs. LKM = Light Control Module So you'll either need to get BMW to re-code the LKM to switch off the rear light warning, or you'll need to add a resistor across the rear lights to simulate the electrical load of the standard taillights. To figure out what resistor size, first measure the current consumption of the standard taillights, then measure the LEDs. Then use the good old V=IR to calculate the resistor value. Remember to workout the wattage (P=VA) so that you get resistors big enough! Note that you'll need to measure each bulb separately as they are controlled individually Cheers, Jochen Thanks Jochen, That helps a lot, but just got an email back from hella about their LED lights, ------------------------------------------- Hi Nick, We can get the ones as shown in the attached catalogue page. They have a list price of around $1000 plus gst. The lamps are fully integrated to the original wiring, they are plug and play. (See attached file: bmwe39.pdf) With best regards, -------------------- Product Manager Hella-New Zealand Limited 81-83 Ben Lomond Crescent Pakuranga Manukau 2010 New Zealand ----------------------------------------- $$1000 + gst = screw that!!! Thanks for your comment but i'll look around wreckers yards for the older bulb versions of the clear lights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 you could buy facelift lamps, and put led bulbs in?? cheaper option? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted January 8, 2007 Thanks Jochen, That helps a lot, but just got an email back from hella about their LED lights, ------------------------------------------- Hi Nick, We can get the ones as shown in the attached catalogue page. They have a list price of around $1000 plus gst. The lamps are fully integrated to the original wiring, they are plug and play. (See attached file: bmwe39.pdf) With best regards, -------------------- Product Manager Hella-New Zealand Limited 81-83 Ben Lomond Crescent Pakuranga Manukau 2010 New Zealand ----------------------------------------- $$1000 + gst = screw that!!! Thanks for your comment but i'll look around wreckers yards for the older bulb versions of the clear lights. its about what they cost anywhere ... that price is normal for LED Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
