LED Tailight Recommendation for E39

Veil Guy · 10-03-2008, 10:55 PM

Do any of you guys have good experiences with replacing your conventional-bulb taillights with the LED type systems that would be compatible with a circa 99's system (ie; doesn't throw codes).

I have been able to replace the fronts with Angel Eyes and I have had no problems, however my dealer was reluctant to mess with the rear.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Veil Guy

Manny G... · 06-22-2010, 06:06 PM

there is a special "ballast" module that is used to retrofit the taillights onto pre-01 e39's. also, the tailights have a slightly different fit. fact: if you attempt to fit factory tails off of a 01-03 e39 onto a 97-00 e39, you will find water in your trunk after a rainstorm. they do not fit perfectly onto the older body style. spend the extra money and go for the Hella retro fit kit made specifically for your model year.

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Veil Guy Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Dinan 540iS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	LED Tailight Recommendation for E39 Do any of you guys have good experiences with replacing your conventional-bulb taillights with the LED type systems that would be compatible with a circa 99's system (ie; doesn't throw codes). I have been able to replace the fronts with Angel Eyes and I have had no problems, however my dealer was reluctant to mess with the rear. Any ideas? Thanks. Veil Guy __________________ Vehicles: '99 Dinan 540iS, '91 C4 Custom Installed: Escort Passport 9500ci, Beltronics STi-R Other Countermeasures: Lasershield, Photo Blur, & Veil G4
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Manny G... Banned 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2003 540i-6 M Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newark NJ iTrader: (0)	there is a special "ballast" module that is used to retrofit the taillights onto pre-01 e39's. also, the tailights have a slightly different fit. fact: if you attempt to fit factory tails off of a 01-03 e39 onto a 97-00 e39, you will find water in your trunk after a rainstorm. they do not fit perfectly onto the older body style. spend the extra money and go for the Hella retro fit kit made specifically for your model year.
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