02-27-2020, 01:52 PM | #1 |
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Ambient Lighting Retrofit?
Got a good deal on G20 but no ambient lighting, is there an OEM kit I can buy and do it myself or BMW shop/dealership to install it like the factory?
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02-27-2020, 06:56 PM | #2 |
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I am sure it would be super pricey
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02-28-2020, 06:56 AM | #3 |
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I made a mistake in not checking the ambient lighting box when I ordered mine and I wish I had. With that said, I don't know if doing surgery on the car is a good idea. Are the wiring connections there? What about how you'd control it in iDrive if the functionality is not there? Could it be that you'd need entirely new door panels? These are the questions that come to my mind.
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03-19-2020, 09:58 PM | #4 |
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I also didn't have ambient lighting because I got such a great deal on my 330 that was on the lot, and it had everything else I wanted.
I just think of it as something to look forward to, when the lease it up, I'm ordering an M340 with it. |
03-20-2020, 03:24 PM | #5 |
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Some of the aftermarket options out there are really good and not very expensive.
They have more colour options, are brighter and some can be controlled from your phone.
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03-21-2020, 11:54 AM | #6 |
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Are there any retrofits that are specifically made for g20 bmw? I see some options on ebay for f30 like this link:
https://www.ebay.com/i/202610398982?...QaAoibEALw_wcB |
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03-26-2020, 12:53 PM | #7 |
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Mine came with it but a friend of mine's didn't so he just bought a cheap EL Wire. It just slides right into the gap under the screen etc and plugs into the 12v in the rear. There's probably a better solution like wiring into fuse but easy install and spices up the interior for like $10.
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03-29-2020, 08:58 PM | #8 | |
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But if you think about it optimistically, having no ambient lighting is sporty in a way because you don't often see sports cars with fancy interior lighting, only on luxury cars. But if it really bothers you maybe you can install some footwell lighting which will brighten the cabin up a little bit without it looking cheap like EL cables running all around the trim |
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04-17-2020, 03:53 PM | #11 |
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I was looking up this idea myself.
Trying to put together all the parts. Front right/left ambient lighting: Left part #: 63-31-6-999-929 https://www.mybmwoemparts.com/oem-pa...w0LWdhcw%3D%3D Right part #: 63-31-6-999-930 https://www.mybmwoemparts.com/oem-pa...w0LWdhcw%3D%3D Rear left/right: Left part #: 63-31-6-999-931 https://www.mybmwoemparts.com/oem-pa...ItMGwtbDQtZ2Fz Right part #: 63-31-6-999-932 https://www.mybmwoemparts.com/oem-pa...ItMGwtbDQtZ2Fz What else am I missing? There should be one for the dash right? I cant seem to find that one. Is there anything I am missing for footwell? Does anyone know if the wiring will be there in the non-optioned car? |
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Footwell and door cup holder also have ambient lights. The center roof trim small LED ambient light also change colour according to the colour that you set.
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04-18-2020, 12:43 PM | #13 |
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Thanks, I guess I am missing a couple things still.
These should be the door light pocket lights: Left Door Pocket 63316998139 https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/9036408247 Right Door Pocket 63316998140 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-B...QAAOSwzt1dcReu Door handle: Left 63316838929 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-B...IAAOSwUApdcRdu Right 63316838929 Same part as above I think this one is the footwell lighting? LED Unit Left/Right 63-31-9-891-437 https://www.mybmwoemparts.com/oem-pa...w0LWdhcw%3D%3D Then this it the cable to hook up the LED? Left/Right 63-31-9-891-438 https://www.mybmwoemparts.com/oem-pa...w0LWdhcw%3D%3D Can't find the cupholder though... Man really wish I had gotten it optioned from the factory :/ |
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Sorry, the door cup holder is on the door pocket itself.
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04-20-2020, 10:42 AM | #16 |
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Actually I am still missing the dash light at minimum.
With the cost getting over $300...not sure if I am willing to be a guinea pig to try to put it together. Think esys would be needed to code it into idrive? |
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09-06-2020, 11:41 AM | #20 |
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Ambient Lights for 330i
I am from Ecuador and I am trying to do the same.. buy each parts, but I donīt know if the car have the cables and most important, how to configure the fuction.
Does anyone already find some info about it ? |
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09-06-2020, 03:55 PM | #21 |
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I guess that the wire are already in plac. We just have to buy the different parts and to plug it.
To activate this you have to go to bmw for that. Is there already a diy to remove the door panel? |
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