So I bought another set from AKD. Works like a charm. But without bmw logo.
When I found a batch from AKD with bmw logo, I bought again. Just arrive last night. So I have total bought 3 set of these lights😂
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So I bought another set from AKD. Works like a charm. But without bmw logo.
When I found a batch from AKD with bmw logo, I bought again. Just arrive last night. So I have total bought 3 set of these lights😂
What do you mean exactly by tuning off the rear daytime lights?
I have my lights always on AUTO position. Is that what you mean?
By me it doesn't prevent the car to throw errors on right brake light and seller do nothing, just telling stupid things like i need to code the lights
brush wroteMy car has the rear drl light open checked on or off. I coded in the front drl light checked on or off also. So that when I am in carpark and I turn off my main beam, if O checked both off, my drl will not be light up. Without the coding, the drl remains.omg you're crazy...
What do you mean exactly by tuning off the rear daytime lights?
I have my lights always on AUTO position. Is that what you mean?
By me it doesn't prevent the car to throw errors on right brake light and seller do nothing, just telling stupid things like i need to code the lights
So after fixing the light, I realised whenever I off the drl and forgot to turn it check it back on and drive off with auto headlight, the error code will appear whenever it next enter a dark place and the auto light turn on the main beam. But If I keep the drl light checked on all the time, the error does come out. The error is rear light failure.
THe guy continuously told me it was my car responsible, that maybe my lights were not the same as the other x5, or even that my car was damaged or i needed to code the aftermarket lights...
Finally aliexpress greanted me 60€ refund which is just ridiculous.
So guys please consider there is NO assistance and NO warranty on aliexpress.
brush wroteUnfortunately, I also learned the hard way I lost C$2000 and I purchased mine from AKD. Nothing but problems. My issue was both tail lights were letting in water. Had to go back to original scared to buy another set until they get this righttried to get help from seller on aliexpress did not succeed.
THe guy continuously told me it was my car responsible, that maybe my lights were not the same as the other x5, or even that my car was damaged or i needed to code the aftermarket lights...
Finally aliexpress greanted me 60€ refund which is just ridiculous.
So guys please consider there is NO assistance and NO warranty on aliexpress.
Installsplus wroteI bought and installed a new set of AKD's last month and have washed the car multiple times and its been in the rain. No leaking/moisture issues for what its worth.Unfortunately, I also learned the hard way I lost C$2000 and I purchased mine from AKD. Nothing but problems. My issue was both tail lights were letting in water. Had to go back to original scared to buy another set until they get this right
vstrong50 wroteHopefully You have no issues. I started getting condensation a couple months after I installed them and then it only got worse. I even tried sealing them and had no luck Or supportI bought and installed a new set of AKD's last month and have washed the car multiple times and its been in the rain. No leaking/moisture issues for what its worth.
I had them installed and the shop only works on BMW’s and said it was a very easy straight forward install, true plug and play. It has been over 6 months and I have gotten tons of car washes and driven through rain storms and am happy to say that I have not seen any condensation. The light patterns seems pretty spot on with oem, no amber lights on these. Overall I am very happy and satisfied with the purchase as I know how hit or miss these aftermarket rear taillights have been. If anyone is interested here is the link where I made the purchase https://a.co/d/3wHcNbY
Installsplus wroteOh jeez, now I'm worried ha! I live in a super dry climate, maybe that will help.Hopefully You have no issues. I started getting condensation a couple months after I installed them and then it only got worse. I even tried sealing them and had no luck Or support
vstrong50 wroteEnjoy them you should be OK. I love the way they look, but I’m just so scared to make a second purchase.Oh jeez, now I'm worried ha! I live in a super dry climate, maybe that will help.
ipayincash wroteLooks incredible thanks for sharing the link.I wanted to make a purchase for a while but people kept having issues with the newer batches that were coming out of Alibaba so I held off until I saw there was a seller on Amazon and after several questions I decided to pull the trigger as it’s really easy to return things on Amazon. These were way pricier than the ones currently on Alibaba $700+ vs $450 but the peace of mind of being able to easily return them and get a refund was worth it to me.
I had them installed and the shop only works on BMW’s and said it was a very easy straight forward install, true plug and play. It has been over 6 months and I have gotten tons of car washes and driven through rain storms and am happy to say that I have not seen any condensation. The light patterns seems pretty spot on with oem, no amber lights on these. Overall I am very happy and satisfied with the purchase as I know how hit or miss these aftermarket rear taillights have been. If anyone is interested here is the link where I made the purchase https://a.co/d/3wHcNbY
Installsplus wroteI get it man. I'll update you/this thread a few months from now. It was the #1 'mod' i wanted to do when I got my M50i a year ago - and I've done a lot of mods/upgrades. I'll be so disappointed if they hold moisture!Enjoy them you should be OK. I love the way they look, but I’m just so scared to make a second purchase.
vstrong50 wroteSounds good. ThanksI get it man. I'll update you/this thread a few months from now. It was the #1 'mod' i wanted to do when I got my M50i a year ago - and I've done a lot of mods/upgrades. I'll be so disappointed if they hold moisture!
As an extra precaution to avoid any potential moisture issues, I wrapped them in painters tape and applied a few coats of Flex Seal on the back of each piece prior to installation.
So far, 3 months later everything is great - install and fit is near perfection, no issues with condensation or moisture at all, and no errors or codes in idrive or bimmerlink.
One thing to note is the US X5 versions wont flash the thin amber colored light as shown on the Amazon description. The seller sent me the wiring diagram for the lights in hopes I could bypass the US DOT standard, however not all the wires required were present at the connection points. — So flashing red for turn signals is the best it can be for now.
Ill be sure to update if any issues pop up.
Three Stents wroteThe opposite of front taillightsWTF are rear headlights?
LA_DNY wrotewas hoping the OP would give an answerThe opposite of front taillights
Three Stents wroteEver heard of “Get your head out of your ass!” Same principleWTF are rear headlights?
Ps- no offense intended to OP or anyone else.
Also replaced my 93mm exhaust tips for 105mm. That will be in another post.
WTXRob wroteLooks great can you provide the link for the tail lights?Quick shot of my install last night. Shout out to ipayincash for providing the seller. Works as advertised and will update as time goes on.
Also replaced my 93mm exhaust tips for 105mm. That will be in another post.
