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Old 05-22-2008, 01:57 AM
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i have done it on my E46 by tapping to the interior light setup. Easiest way to do it IMO.
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Here is how to remove the mirror cap and access the lights
http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/x...g?d=1172692777
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You have to remove the cover of the mirror, in there there are standard 5w lamps, they can surely be changed to led.
i thought it was a remote light module like the 7 series...guess I learned something today.
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I just put in a 194 LED bulbs in mine!! The mirror caps (the painted part) were a B!TCH to get off!!
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I had no issues removing them, however puting them back properly was a B!TCH
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Old 05-23-2008, 12:44 AM
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i have done it on my E46 by tapping to the interior light setup. Easiest way to do it IMO.

hey bro, can you explain more on how its done... I dont understand what tapping to the interior light setup means....
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Old 05-23-2008, 05:52 AM
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does anyone have pics of this feature?
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