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nicknick1 03-08-2006 04:52 PM

3rd brake light clear
 
Hi Guys:

Just ordered this from my dealer in clear, they didnt know if the bulbs were clear underneath, but I assume they are and I will need red bulbs?

Anyone know?

Thanks

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=63&fg=25

SuperGreg 03-08-2006 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknick1
Hi Guys:

Just ordered this from my dealer in clear, they didnt know if the bulbs were clear underneath, but I assume they are and I will need red bulbs?

Anyone know?

Thanks

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=63&fg=25

The lens is clear with RED led's. It turns red when lit.

NOC 03-08-2006 05:02 PM

Well actually the bulbs are clear as well and when the brakes are applied they light up red. That was a def. mod I had to do as well when I replaced my tail lamps.

nicknick1 03-08-2006 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperGreg
The lens is clear with RED led's. It turns red when lit.

Thanks Greg, but as mine is a 2002 and did not come factory clear, I am wondering if my existing ones are clear and glow red when on, or are they just clear bulbs and are red because of the red cover?

I know I will figure out when I install, just want to have all fo the parts ready.

Nick

nicknick1 03-08-2006 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOC
Well actually the bulbs are clear as well and when the brakes are applied they light up red. That was a def. mod I had to do as well when I replaced my tail lamps.


Good stuff, that means no bulb purchase, gonna do it tomorrow, will post pics

Are the taillights a sealed unit?

NOC 03-08-2006 05:18 PM

that is only on the new style clear light.

SuperGreg 03-08-2006 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknick1
Thanks Greg, but as mine is a 2002 and did not come factory clear, I am wondering if my existing ones are clear and glow red when on, or are they just clear bulbs and are red because of the red cover?

I know I will figure out when I install, just want to have all fo the parts ready.

Nick

I'm confused by your question somewhat. How would you replace bulbs in the unit? I think it's a sealed unit. Mine is a 2002 as well. Original had non led with red lens. New one has red led's with clear cover. Sealed unit will only take you about 15 monutes to install. Piece of cake.

nicknick1 03-08-2006 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperGreg
I'm confused by your question somewhat. How would you replace bulbs in the unit? I think it's a sealed unit. Mine is a 2002 as well. Original had non led with red lens. New one has red led's with clear cover. Sealed unit will only take you about 15 monutes to install. Piece of cake.


Got it, sounds like my confusion, didnt know it was a sealed unit. HAvent picked it up from dealer.

Appreciate it

tommys103 03-08-2006 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknick1
Hi Guys:

Just ordered this from my dealer in clear, they didnt know if the bulbs were clear underneath, but I assume they are and I will need red bulbs?

Anyone know?

Thanks

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=63&fg=25

is that how much you paid? the $87 that is shows on the link?? i need to do this mod...lol this truck is addiction...my wife wants to kill me


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