Door projector lights

Pentland · 06-09-2023, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PRINCE THUNDERNIGHT

Nope, been though all 17 pages of your posts, and didn't find it!

You didn’t read this thread then where the link to the part number is posted (by me) further up.

Prince Thundernight · 06-09-2023, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Pentland

You didn’t read this thread then where the link to the part number is posted (by me) further up.

Which is weird, because the part number is clearly visible on the box in his photo, and it’s different to yours…

Pentland · 06-09-2023, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PRINCE THUNDERNIGHT

Which is weird, because the part number is clearly visible on the box in his photo, and it’s different to yours…

You even quoted my post and didn’t read it.
The one I posted have the 50 year projector slides included. Yours happen to be M included. The projector is the same. You can buy slides separately in packs.

nype · 08-26-2023, 07:25 PM

Bought a set of these OEM projectors. For the life of me I cannot get the plug to disconnect from the factory LED housing. I even tried using a little pick tool in this hole but it just won't release. Of course I am trying not to pull on the wires for fear of pulling the wires out of the plug itself.

Any tips?

Vudumonkey25 · 08-26-2023, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nype

Bought a set of these OEM projectors. For the life of me I cannot get the plug to disconnect from the factory LED housing. I even tried using a little pick tool in this hole but it just won't release. Of course I am trying not to pull on the wires for fear of pulling the wires out of the plug itself.

Any tips?

I grabbed the wires as low as I could go, wiggle back and forth with a little pulling pressure. That's how I did my m240 and x3

nype · 08-26-2023, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Vudumonkey25

I grabbed the wires as low as I could go, wiggle back and forth with a little pulling pressure. That's how I did my m240 and x3

So there’s no tab to release?

I even tried pushing upwards on the underside of the plug’s wire side lip, no dice. Wiggled too but didn’t pull on the wires themselves.

Vudumonkey25 · 08-26-2023, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nype

So there’s no tab to release?

I even tried pushing upwards on the underside of the plug’s wire side lip, no dice. Wiggled too but didn’t pull on the wires themselves.

No tab, check the 120sec mark of official video

nype · 08-26-2023, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Vudumonkey25

No tab, check the 120sec mark of official video

Thanks. Ya I watched that video before and after. Can't really see how it's being gripped as his fingers block it, but the plug in the video is different than on mine. Color aside (black vs white) it looks bigger/thicker too. I'm sure there are many different plugs that BMW has used for this over the years.

Anyway, not rocket science I know, but maybe this IT guy needs to be a little more rough with it...

Vudumonkey25 · 08-26-2023, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nype

Thanks. Ya I watched that video before and after. Can't really see how it's being gripped as his fingers block it, but the plug in the video is different than on mine. Color aside (black vs white) it looks bigger/thicker too. I'm sure there are many different plugs that BMW has used for this over the years.

Anyway, not rocket science I know, but maybe this IT guy needs to be a little more rough with it...

yea, I think you just need to give it a good wiggle, I'm positive I did not use a tool

AWcoupe · 08-27-2023, 12:57 PM

I remember having a similar problem on the passenger side. I really had to give it a solid tug after wrestling with it for a bit. Worth it though!

nype · 08-27-2023, 08:12 PM

Thanks for the support fellas. Wiggle x100, rubber gloves for grip, and a little bit more elbow grease and the stock door LED housings finally disconnected!

F82nardo · 10-14-2024, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by XC3LLR8

That's a HUGE price difference! Interested in hearing how they hold up.

They’ll fade in 1-2 months of use

owyz1 · 11-10-2024, 06:05 PM

I just swapped mine this week. Took 5 minutes and I absolutely love it and they are much better colors than I was expecting. I spent $50 for both of them.

J-RO · 11-10-2024, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by owyz1

I just swapped mine this week. Took 5 minutes and I absolutely love it and they are much better colors than I was expecting. I spent $50 for both of them.

OEM or after market?

7ssainf · 11-11-2024, 02:40 PM

I got mine from AE and they have been holding up extremely well.

There are cheaper options than the ones i got but these has metal and glass material and feel well made compared to the all plastic cheap ones. Still much cheaper than OEM though

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...05007366595956

The bottom one (metal) is the one from the link

08-26-2023, 07:25 PM	#26
nype First Lieutenant 165 Rep 336 Posts Drives: BMW M240i / BMW X5 35d Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Bought a set of these OEM projectors. For the life of me I cannot get the plug to disconnect from the factory LED housing. I even tried using a little pick tool in this hole but it just won't release. Of course I am trying not to pull on the wires for fear of pulling the wires out of the plug itself. Any tips? Attached Images
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08-27-2023, 12:57 PM	#32
AWcoupe Second Lieutenant 170 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW 240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bridgeport CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M240 [0.00] 2015 BMW 235xi [0.00]	I remember having a similar problem on the passenger side. I really had to give it a solid tug after wrestling with it for a bit. Worth it though! Attached Images __________________ 2023 BMW M240i 2015 BMW 235xi Alpine White, Coral Red Dakota.Traded 2009 BMW 328xi Alpine White-Traded
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08-27-2023, 08:12 PM	#33
nype First Lieutenant 165 Rep 336 Posts Drives: BMW M240i / BMW X5 35d Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the support fellas. Wiggle x100, rubber gloves for grip, and a little bit more elbow grease and the stock door LED housings finally disconnected!
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owyz1 Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW M240i Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Just did my Projector lights I just swapped mine this week. Took 5 minutes and I absolutely love it and they are much better colors than I was expecting. I spent $50 for both of them. Attached Images
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11-11-2024, 02:40 PM	#37
7ssainf New Member 12 Rep 22 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Bahrain iTrader: (0)	I got mine from AE and they have been holding up extremely well. There are cheaper options than the ones i got but these has metal and glass material and feel well made compared to the all plastic cheap ones. Still much cheaper than OEM though https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...05007366595956 The bottom one (metal) is the one from the link
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