I have an 88 convertible and would like to change my license plate bulbs and trunk bulbs and interior bulb to led as these bulbs are weak. any suggestions or info to point me in the right direction?
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LED replacement dome, trunk, lic. plate?
Originally posted by jsedita74 View PostI have an 88 convertible and would like to change my license plate bulbs and trunk bulbs and interior bulb to led as these bulbs are weak. any suggestions or info to point me in the right direction?
Here is a pic of led and regular old style side by side.
LED is on the right, regular tungsten filament on the left.
Is this what you had in mind?
If you'd like, I'll check with my guy to see if they are available in your size, just need to know the length of your lamps 'point to point'.Last edited by Mo Brighta; 05-23-2015, 07:54 AM.Andy says "Be Seen, and Not Hurt!"
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That is exactly what I'm looking for . I'm not sure of the size as I'm not m chant ally inclined but that's exactly what I'm looking for as the bulbs in this car are horrendous . I have an obc so I would need bulbs that won't trigger my on board computer . Thank you so much sir. It's an 88 convertible 325
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LED vs Check Panel
Originally posted by jsedita74 View PostThat is exactly what I'm looking for . I'm not sure of the size as I'm not mechanically inclined but that's exactly what I'm looking for as the bulbs in this car are horrendous. I have an obc so I would need bulbs that won't trigger my on board computer. Thank you so much sir. It's an 88 convertible 325
The resistor value can be calculated from the volts, amps, watts. I will regale you with figures, later. Gotta run to the store...Andy says "Be Seen, and Not Hurt!"
Lighting Upgrades front and back for 2002, E3, E9, E10, E12, E21, E23, E24, E28, E30, E32, E36, E39, and more.
Tail Light Improvements keep them off your tail.
Headlight protection saves headlights from breakage.
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This thread lists all the bulb sizes in the car. I used something similar to reference when I was shopping for leds in my E28. I also recommend www.superbrightleds.com
1992 325I Convertible
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Dome Light type
Originally posted by jsedita74 View Postthanks bud also what kind of bulbs are they?
The stock tungsten version has a long straight filament going end to end.
This LED version has a tiny PC board with six LEDs all facing one direction. It is 44 mm long, fits your Dome light perfectly. Replaces US bulb no. 6411, 0.48W. Eiko brand, retail $9.71, my price $7.50.
The trunk and license plate take a 37 mm long bulb, replaces bulb no. 6418. Still searching for this one, price likely similar.
Both are 12VDC. The stock is non-polarized, + on either end. The LED is + one end, - other end. I mark them with red on the + end after testing, then installing them in the car and evaluating if they are useful.
Andy says "Be Seen, and Not Hurt!"
Lighting Upgrades front and back for 2002, E3, E9, E10, E12, E21, E23, E24, E28, E30, E32, E36, E39, and more.
Tail Light Improvements keep them off your tail.
Headlight protection saves headlights from breakage.
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superbrite option
Originally posted by jsedita74 View Postthanks i went to superbright led and ordered themAndy says "Be Seen, and Not Hurt!"
Lighting Upgrades front and back for 2002, E3, E9, E10, E12, E21, E23, E24, E28, E30, E32, E36, E39, and more.
Tail Light Improvements keep them off your tail.
Headlight protection saves headlights from breakage.
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