New Tails

[Bostonblux5]

My 2005 red/clear taillights just arrived today, they just look so much better than the pre-facelift sport red/clears if you look at them side by side. i think i got a good deal $86 + shipping for the pair on ebay. Now the problem of retrofitting them to my 2001...crap this should be interesting. Any tips would be appreciated ... i saw the earlier post about needing a harness, etc

[UCrewX5]

See http://www.xoutpost.com/pdf/X5_Rear_Light_Upgrade.pdf

Take some pics for an article

[Bostonblux5]

thanks for the guide so im not sure if im reading it right but it says that the adapter cables (right/left) are only required for cars after 10/02, so i dont need them for my '01 - why would that be? o well im gonnna try to figure it out tomorrow

[blackbeauty]

did you put them on yet? i received mine but i haven't had a chance to install them. a friend of mine told me it was easy--i have no idea though.
i will take care of that monday when i'm home.

[andaya]

bostonblux,I did my recto tail light just cut the small connector part on that new taillight the black part which connect to the connector part,cause for sure you will be having hard time to put it if you don't slice or trim that part.I'll take a picture to if you want.Let me know.

[Bostonblux5]

Originally Posted by andaya

bostonblux,I did my recto tail light just cut the small connector part on that new taillight the black part which connect to the connector part,cause for sure you will be having hard time to put it if you don't slice or trim that part.I'll take a picture to if you want.Let me know.

ok so if i trim the piece as u said, do i just connect that wiring harness and the tails will work? or is there more to it? btw pic would be much appreciated

also separate question not sure if u know but i have sockets/bulbs for one new taillight (none on the other) and obviously the ones off my old tails, will the old ones work in the new tail or do i need new ones - ill try it anyway

thanks for the help it makes it so much easier to talk to someone who has already done this

[NOC]

Where are you located?? (I see Boston, but exactly where) I did mine and can help you out.

[Bostonblux5]

Originally Posted by NOC

Where are you located?? (I see Boston, but exactly where) I did mine and can help you out.

My apartment is in Brighton, but i go to umass boston and i know my way around different parts b/c ive always lived in parts of boston

[NOC]

OK, I can help you on the install. I live in Medford and work in Boston. When are you planning on doing the install??

[Bostonblux5]

Originally Posted by NOC

OK, I can help you on the install. I live in Medford and work in Boston. When are you planning on doing the install??

Thanks a lot if i can't figure it out by later this week i'll definitely let you know. I don't want to bother you if I can do it.

I got impatient and just plugged in one of the new tails without actually taking the old one out, and it worked fine... EXCEPT the dash warning light came on, is this something i can remedy or is it a dealer issue?