LCI Tail lights not working

A-Man · 12-09-2013, 03:31 AM

Update 12/12/13 - Unfortunately i could not get the 63 21 7 273 427/8 tail lights to work. I returned them and purchased the *282 blacklines. If this does not work - I give up

fingers crossed

Hi, I have a 2010 135i DCT (sports package) Euro Spec. I had the pre LCI tail lights fitted on my car and decided that i wanted the better looking LCI Tail lights. However, after installing, i get a warming light on my dash and the lights do not work.

My car has xenon's and i do not have adaptive headlights.

According to BMW, my old Tail lights were:
63 21 7 285 641
63 21 7 285 642

and they told me that the LCI Tail lights i needed to purchase were:
63 21 7 273 427
63 21 7 273 428

Can someone please tell me why i am running into this issue?

Dackelone · 12-09-2013, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A-Man

Hi, I have a 2010 135i DCT (sports package) Euro Spec. I had the pre LCI tail lights fitted on my car and decided that i wanted the better looking LCI Tail lights. However, after installing, i get a warming light on my dash and the lights do not work.

My car has xenon's and i do not have adaptive headlights. You ordered the wrong lights.

According to BMW, my old headlights were:
63 21 7 285 641
63 21 7 285 642

and they told me that the LCI headlights i needed to purchase were:
63 21 7 273 427
63 21 7 273 428

Can someone please tell me why i am running into this issue?

#427 & #528 are tails for halogen cars.

RealOEM.com
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...=63&fg=20&hl=5

01 TAIL LIGHT RIGHT 1 03/2011 63217273428
For vehicles with
Xenon Light = No
and

Adaptive Headlights
S522A=No

S524A=Yes
01 TAIL LIGHT LEFT 1 03/2011 63217273427

................

What you need to do is order the #282 Blackline kit... (for xenons and AHL)

bmw p/n... 63212225282

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...76&hg=63&fg=95

Dack

andrey_gta · 12-09-2013, 04:46 AM

Seems that they told you by the book.
Xenon Light and Adaptive Headlights (YES & NO)
01 TAIL LIGHT LEFT 1 03/2011 63217273427
01 TAIL LIGHT RIGHT 1 03/2011 63217273428

So check light bulbs and connections, maybe even a fuse.

the ###282 blackline kit is the darker taillights

A-Man · 12-09-2013, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

#427 & #528 are tails for halogen cars.

RealOEM.com
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...=63&fg=20&hl=5

01 TAIL LIGHT RIGHT 1 03/2011 63217273428
For vehicles with
Xenon Light = No
and

Adaptive Headlights
S522A=No

S524A=Yes
01 TAIL LIGHT LEFT 1 03/2011 63217273427

................

What you need to do is order the #282 Blackline kit... (for xenons and AHL)

bmw p/n... 63212225282

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...76&hg=63&fg=95

Dack

Im sorry, the way I understand is that the description on top refers to the part numbers below? therefore the part number for xenon and no adaptive headlights are correct? (please correct me if im wrong):

For vehicles with
Xenon Light
and
Adaptive Headlights = No
S522A=Yes

S524A=No
01 TAIL LIGHT LEFT 1 03/2011 63217273427
01 TAIL LIGHT RIGHT 1 03/2011 63217273428

and:

For vehicles with
For vehicles with
Xenon Light = No
and
Adaptive Headlights = No
S522A=No

S524A=No
01 TAIL LIGHT LEFT 1 03/2011 63217273429
01 TAIL LIGHT RIGHT 1 03/2011 63217273430

Unfortunately there is a backlog of 3 weeks for the blacklines, and my car is currently in the shop

A-Man · 12-09-2013, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Seems that they told you by the book.
Xenon Light and Adaptive Headlights (YES & NO)
01 TAIL LIGHT LEFT 1 03/2011 63217273427
01 TAIL LIGHT RIGHT 1 03/2011 63217273428

So check light bulbs and connections, maybe even a fuse.

the ###282 blackline kit is the darker taillights

Thanks. Im not too sure why it isnt working. But hopefully they can troubleshoot.

Dackelone · 12-09-2013, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A-Man

Im sorry, the way I understand is that the description on top refers to the part numbers below? therefore the part number for xenon and no adaptive headlights are correct? (please correct me if im wrong):

For vehicles with
Xenon Light
and
Adaptive Headlights = No
S522A=Yes

S524A=No
01 TAIL LIGHT LEFT 1 03/2011 63217273427
01 TAIL LIGHT RIGHT 1 03/2011 63217273428

and:

For vehicles with
For vehicles with
Xenon Light = No
and
Adaptive Headlights = No
S522A=No

S524A=No
01 TAIL LIGHT LEFT 1 03/2011 63217273429
01 TAIL LIGHT RIGHT 1 03/2011 63217273430

Unfortunately there is a backlog of 3 weeks for the blacklines, and my car is currently in the shop

I'm sorry, I don't know why I thought you were trying to install Blackline LCI's. IF that is truly what you want I would order the #282 kit from schmiedmann.com They ship via FedEx and you should have them in (~)five working days. At least thats how long it takes for the guys in the states to get theirs.

http://www.schmiedmann.com/en/632122...er.aspx?ppp=10

I realize now, that you are just trying to install LCI's on a pre LCI car.

What year and build date is your car? BMW does say that for cars before Sept/'09 you need this extra cable. It could be possible thats the problem.

61122219698 adaptor cable - ~28 euros

See my post #51... (in our MEGA LCI debate/thread...)
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=512006&page=3

Your new lights came with new bulbs/circuit board... you didn't reuse your old one did you? I don't see how that could make a difference, but I am just thinking out loud here.

When you figure it out be sure to let us know what it was. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Dackel

tracer bullet · 12-09-2013, 08:36 PM

Your 1st post is currently really confusing. You mention the tails don't work, mention what headlights you have, then mention what headlights you need?

Assuming you are only talking tails, there's a large chunk of plastic attached to each tail light assembly with a small circuit board, it has the light bulbs screwed into it and the wire harness attaches to it. IIRC it's got 4 little tabs that hold it in place and the whole thing can swap from the old working tails to the new ones. In effect you are only replacing the exterior plastic and that's it.

I *think* that's how I did mine. I can't completely remember now. Sorry if that's way off but hopefully it isn't and gives some ideas.

A-Man · 12-10-2013, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I'm sorry, I don't know why I thought you were trying to install Blackline LCI's. IF that is truly what you want I would order the #282 kit from schmiedmann.com They ship via FedEx and you should have them in (~)five working days. At least thats how long it takes for the guys in the states to get theirs.

http://www.schmiedmann.com/en/632122...er.aspx?ppp=10

I realize now, that you are just trying to install LCI's on a pre LCI car.

What year and build date is your car? BMW does say that for cars before Sept/'09 you need this extra cable. It could be possible thats the problem.

61122219698 adaptor cable - ~28 euros

See my post #51... (in our MEGA LCI debate/thread...)
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=512006&page=3

Your new lights came with new bulbs/circuit board... you didn't reuse your old one did you? I don't see how that could make a difference, but I am just thinking out loud here.

When you figure it out be sure to let us know what it was. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Dackel

My cars build date is 03-2010

No i didn't re use the old bulbs and circuit board. The shop couldn't understand how this is possible when there are LED's in the new lights. and they are blaming this for the issues.

I am at the point where im just going to slap the old lights back in and order the blacklines. These are no longer available on available on schmiedmann.com? if i order it through the dealership, it will take 3weeks

But i will keep you posted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

Your 1st post is currently really confusing. You mention the tails don't work, mention what headlights you have, then mention what headlights you need?

Assuming you are only talking tails, there's a large chunk of plastic attached to each tail light assembly with a small circuit board, it has the light bulbs screwed into it and the wire harness attaches to it. IIRC it's got 4 little tabs that hold it in place and the whole thing can swap from the old working tails to the new ones. In effect you are only replacing the exterior plastic and that's it.

I *think* that's how I did mine. I can't completely remember now. Sorry if that's way off but hopefully it isn't and gives some ideas.

Yes sorry, i was referring to the tail lights. I fixed my original post. Sorry.

The shop refuses to swap out this plastic piece. How does this work with the LED's if this is swapped out?

12-09-2013, 03:31 AM	#1
A-Man Captain 12 Rep 975 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa iTrader: (0)	LCI Tail lights not working Update 12/12/13 - Unfortunately i could not get the 63 21 7 273 427/8 tail lights to work. I returned them and purchased the 282 blacklines. If this does not work - I give up fingers crossed Hi, I have a 2010 135i DCT (sports package) Euro Spec. I had the pre LCI tail lights fitted on my car and decided that i wanted the better looking LCI Tail lights. However, after installing, i get a warming light on my dash and the lights do not work. My car has xenon's and i do not have adaptive headlights. According to BMW, my old Tail lights were: 63 21 7 285 641 63 21 7 285 642 and they told me that the LCI Tail lights i needed to purchase were: 63 21 7 273 427 63 21 7 273 428 Can someone please tell me why i am running into this issue? __________________ Last edited by A-Man; 12-12-2013 at 03:12 AM..*
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 300 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Seems that they told you by the book. Xenon Light and Adaptive Headlights (YES & NO) 01 TAIL LIGHT LEFT 1 03/2011 63217273427 01 TAIL LIGHT RIGHT 1 03/2011 63217273428 So check light bulbs and connections, maybe even a fuse. the ###282 blackline kit is the darker taillights __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 2502 Rep 3,622 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	Your 1st post is currently really confusing. You mention the tails don't work, mention what headlights you have, then mention what headlights you need? Assuming you are only talking tails, there's a large chunk of plastic attached to each tail light assembly with a small circuit board, it has the light bulbs screwed into it and the wire harness attaches to it. IIRC it's got 4 little tabs that hold it in place and the whole thing can swap from the old working tails to the new ones. In effect you are only replacing the exterior plastic and that's it. I think that's how I did mine. I can't completely remember now. Sorry if that's way off but hopefully it isn't and gives some ideas. Last edited by tracer bullet; 12-09-2013 at 08:42 PM..
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