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JayX5

10-31-2006 10:41 PM

Changing license plate bulb?

My left bulb is out and I have the CHECK LICENSE LIGHT warning. Anyone have a DIY for changing this out and what bulb to use?

Thanks:)

bimmerFanatic

10-31-2006 11:30 PM

Looks very nice!

Kris@modmynav

10-31-2006 11:54 PM

Read your manual page 154

JayX5

11-01-2006 12:02 AM

Thanks. The manual specifies to use a 5watt bulb and doesn't specify which type. Anyone have an answer?

Eurosport

11-01-2006 01:20 AM

it's only held by 2 tabs and a spring clip, you have to push/slide lens towards one side and pull out, then you pull out your old bulb and find a match to replace it

AlpineMsix

11-01-2006 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runningaround

I saw a new acura on 101 whose oem license plate bulbs were white leds....very slick

i got LEDs for my license plate bulbs... but the warning DOES show up when i start up my car... but then when I turn on my lights it goes away.. so its just false alarm..

New lexus's have these bulbs too and in my car it gives it a "newer" and updated look

post pics in a bit

and more details about them since i did get the original info from E46FANATICS.

bimmerFanatic

11-01-2006 02:12 AM

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Yes please do!

thebluedog

11-01-2006 02:25 AM

Awesome runningaround...thanks for the link...I'm gettin' 'em.

bimmerFanatic

11-01-2006 02:44 AM

I'm waiting to see them b4 buying them.

bimmerFanatic

11-01-2006 02:47 AM

I'm going to google them.

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