F30POST
F30POST
2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts
BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > Technical Forums > Cosmetic and Lighting Modifications (exterior & interior) > F36 - Led Upgrade - Turn, Backup, Fog
Extreme Powerhouse
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      10-19-2015, 04:43 AM   #1
UtilisaE9
Enlisted Member
Belgium
13
Rep
37
Posts

Drives: Various BMW
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Brussels

iTrader: (0)

F36 - Led Upgrade - Turn, Backup, Fog

Hi guys,

I've went through several threads and find ambiguous (different) information regarding the led upgrade.

I'd like to upgrade my F36 with Led for :
- Turn Signal (Front and Rear)
- Backup light

Mine is a F36 420d 2015/10 version.

Can someone confirm the fitment for these lights?
(LIST UPDATED with latest feedback 12/11/15)
  1. Front Signal - PY24W
  2. Rear Signal - P21W
  3. Brake Light - H21W
  4. Reverse Light - PW16W or PW24W
  5. Front Fog - H8

Also I'd like to buy light that does not require coding (just plug & play).
6. Is this possible? => Coding always necessary
7. Is the CREE type a must have? => Highly recommended
8. What Output, 30w, 50w?=> 50W is a must
Thx

Last edited by UtilisaE9; 11-18-2015 at 07:07 AM..
Appreciate 0
      10-19-2015, 10:29 AM   #2
RarScaryFrosty
First Lieutenant
United_States
79
Rep
312
Posts

Drives: 2013 328i xDrive
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Toledo, Ohio

iTrader: (0)

You can find no-error canbus friendly LED's, but they're still not plug and play unfortunately. In our BMW's they'll flash for roughly 10 seconds every few minutes since the canbus checks if the lights are burned out or not.

The best solution is to just get LED's at a proper wattage that won't melt your wiring/housing, and code out the errors.
Appreciate 0
      10-19-2015, 11:10 AM   #3
00punisher
Private First Class
Spain
25
Rep
153
Posts

Drives: F36 420d
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Center

iTrader: (0)

Hi,

I would like to upgrade to LEDs also my F36 07/2015. Reading threads and checking my own car I have found out that:

- Front Signal are PY24W, not PY21W
- Reverse Lights are PW16W, although PW24W are also valid, not P21W

Cree is a must, 50W much better than 30W and coding is always needed.
Appreciate 0
      11-12-2015, 05:04 AM   #4
UtilisaE9
Enlisted Member
Belgium
13
Rep
37
Posts

Drives: Various BMW
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Brussels

iTrader: (0)

Thank you for you replys!

So to wrap-up on the fitment for a F36 (4 serie Gran Coupe):
  1. Front Signal - PY24W - Confirmed
  2. Rear Signal - P21W? (or PY24W?)
  3. Brake Light - H21W - Confirmed
  4. Reverse Light - PW16W or PW24W - Confirmed

For the CODING I've created a thread on the dedicated forum: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1194562
(also this thread is particularly relevant http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1125832)

Thank you for your help

Last edited by UtilisaE9; 11-12-2015 at 09:33 AM..
Appreciate 0
      11-12-2015, 09:41 AM   #5
tboooe
Brigadier General
tboooe's Avatar
925
Rep
3,089
Posts

Drives: F36 428i GC, E36 M3 - gone :(
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: The OC!

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by UtilisaE9 View Post
Thank you for you replys!

So to wrap-up on the fitment for a F36 (4 serie Gran Coupe):
  1. Front Signal - PY24W - Confirmed
  2. Rear Signal - P21W? (or PY24W?)
  3. Brake Light - H21W - Confirmed
  4. Reverse Light - PW16W or PW24W - Confirmed

For the CODING I've created a thread on the dedicated forum: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1194562
(also this thread is particularly relevant http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1125832)

Thank you for your help
Rear turn signal is P21W.
__________________
My build thread

2015 428i GC - Alpine White - Coral Red - M Sport
Appreciate 0
      11-13-2015, 12:01 PM   #6
00punisher
Private First Class
Spain
25
Rep
153
Posts

Drives: F36 420d
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Center

iTrader: (0)

Great thread! Thanks!!
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:30 AM.




f30post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST