EU rear taillight install

MannyS · 05-30-2015, 07:28 AM

Any coding needed for EU tailight swap into a new U.S. E89? I want to install the EU tailights with amber LED turn signals. I do not suspect a need for a coding change, to check with others first.

Thanks.

rking117 · 06-01-2015, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MannyS

Any coding needed for EU tailight swap into a new U.S. E89? I want to install the EU tailights with amber LED turn signals. I do not suspect a need for a coding change, to check with others first.

Thanks.

I don't think so unless you are trying to get the function for rear fog lights to work. (that may also require a new headlight switch on the dash from my recollection)

You are in the Republic of Texas, do i need a passport to visit?

MannyS · 06-01-2015, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the data. The only place in the U.S. where you need to carry a passport is Maricopa county Arizona. The local sheriff there is making up immigration rules on his own.

ttuner · 06-01-2015, 03:54 PM

whats the diff between US spec and EU tails?

Asbjorn · 06-01-2015, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MannyS

Any coding needed for EU tailight swap into a new U.S. E89? I want to install the EU tailights with amber LED turn signals. I do not suspect a need for a coding change, to check with others first.

Thanks.

Amber? Is there a difference in color on E89 US and nonUS rear turn signal LEDs?

rking117 · 06-02-2015, 02:02 PM

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Thanks for the data. The only pace in the U.S. where you need to carry a passport is Maricopa county Arizona. The local sheriff there is making up immigration rules on his own

hahaha

MannyS · 06-02-2015, 04:08 PM

EU E89 LED rear turn signals are amber

ttuner · 06-02-2015, 04:22 PM

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EU E89 LED rear turn signals are amber

weird. People actually like the amber turn signals huh? seems like all red would be cleaner...

Asbjorn · 06-02-2015, 10:10 PM

So what you are saying is that the rear turn signal LEDs behind the transparent glass light up in RED in the US???

MannyS · 06-11-2015, 08:14 PM

Correct. Turn signal LEDs on US Z4 tailights illuminate in red

rking117 · 06-12-2015, 11:33 AM

maybe we can see a picture of it when you are done?

Hujan · 06-13-2015, 10:37 PM

Euro tails are awesome. Did them on the M3 and it's very nice. I would do this on the Z4, too.

David9962000 · 06-29-2015, 11:53 AM

I ordered mine from him: http://www.schmiedmann.com

Send him an email with your VIN.

MannyS · 06-30-2015, 12:12 PM

Plan to order the tail lights soon from Scheidemann. The lights are $295 per side.

Currently waiting on non-mobile phone adapter tray for my console from Scheidemann.

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Asbjorn Captain 89 Rep 833 Posts Drives: Z4 N54 DCT (VTT GC lites) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: European in China iTrader: (0)	So what you are saying is that the rear turn signal LEDs behind the transparent glass light up in RED in the US???
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Hujan Brigadier General 569 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: . iTrader: (16)	Euro tails are awesome. Did them on the M3 and it's very nice. I would do this on the Z4, too.
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