Awesome job! Thanks for the thorough instructions and straight to the point method.

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome Don!

Thanks for making this. I retrofitted my 2018 X3M40i in 2 hours thanks to this video.

@AskTheCarExperts

7 ай бұрын

Nice!!!

Thanks for info and video…looks awesome getting me a set too ….

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Juan! It does look amazing!

Took me just over an hour... super helpful!

@AskTheCarExperts

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Christopher! I'm glad to hear it was helpful!

Thank you for the video! I just installed LCI tail lights on the M40i and this was very straight forward. Overall, took me about an hour . I had wifey help me with the tail gate connectors, as I used the pin release tool while holding the connector as she lightly pulled the wire out. Also knocked out the Dinan intake kit with the new turbo inlet. That took a bit longer but two new mods knocked out, so it's a good day!

@AskTheCarExperts

5 ай бұрын

Awesome bud! 👌

Awesome tutorial. I was able to replace my wife’s tail lights. Happy wife happy life! Thank you!

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

Looks great!

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

awesome job

@AskTheCarExperts

5 ай бұрын

Thanks bud

Good job man!

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ragnar, This was a fun project!

@gudjonssonr

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts I have the exact same car, just in metallic black. Was thinking of getting those LCI tail lights so this video was perfect. I´m in europe so I would assume the wiring is a bit different. Thanks again

Nicely done, gents! 👏🏻 Ah, the satisfying click sound of the wire insert… Nice colour X3. And I just remembered they’re made down the coast from y’all!

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mario! Thanks for checking out the video bud! I love the look of the upgrade! My friends X3M40 is an awesome BMW 😀

@MarioDallaRiva

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts Roger, if you need a video idea: how you determined the wiring changes with the LCI tail lamp and diagrams! Btw, in Canada at least I was told LCI is Life Cycle Impulse. I always found that to be very strange…

Thanks for the info, my X3 is right hand drive, but im sure the wiring will be the same but the opposite side 👍

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Match up the wire colors and you should be good.

@wimdeboer9720

9 ай бұрын

Hello I have a 2019 x3m and I buy the original leds too but I have a different wiring I have a blue green wire extra on the left taillight

Thanks man! I just manager to upgrade my baby even though the wiring is different since I have a German specs. Greetings 👋

@AskTheCarExperts

6 ай бұрын

👍Nice! Someone asked me about that a while back but I don't have the German specs. I think if you follow the signals and compare you can figure out the wiring!

@udisaffati5373

6 ай бұрын

hello David, i have a german Spec, whats the difference?, in this video i see the middle line in the lamp illuminates red, but mine should be orange (signal) can you help me? thanks

Tnx, the video is great. only we in Europe have one more wire on the wiring, but I managed to put everything together.

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Nikola, Thanks for that information! Maybe for the reverse fog light? Glad to hear the video still helped!

@martinhacke5004

11 ай бұрын

Hi Nikola, I am about to do the same on my car - could you provide more information about the one extra wire please !?

@nihrzenjak

11 ай бұрын

@@martinhacke5004 I can send you the scheme by email

@nihrzenjak

11 ай бұрын

@@martinhacke5004 but I don’t know your email

@nihrzenjak

11 ай бұрын

@@martinhacke5004 is there a . in between

Great job! Look much better. I’m looking to get my lights on my 21 X3M to the LCI taillights, I’m guessing it’s the same way to do it?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hello, Thank you! It does look great :) It should be the same procedure on your vehicle.

Awesome video. Can I do the same with de rear bumper? I bealive it fits, except for the tail pipes.

@AskTheCarExperts

5 ай бұрын

I have not attempted that yet but I would thinknit can be done.

Hey man, great video and I’ve a question that could make me consider upgrading if you are able to help. The pre lci rear taillights don’t work in daylight on the auto setting as daytime running lights but do the post lci lights work as daytime running lights on the auto setting once installed on the pre lci vehicle?

@AskTheCarExperts

8 ай бұрын

Hi Alan, For the rear taillights they will not come on during the daytime running lights.

Hello my name Omar, I liked your video, it's very good. I wanted to ask if the rear lights are original? if you can install chinese?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Omar, These updated lights are OEM. If the lights are manufactured the same it should also work but I would not be able to say for sure.

I tried the Upgrade and everything works as expected. Thanks for the video was really helpful. I do have another question, I see that there is alignment issue while installing the taillight, is this common and do you also see the gaps all around the taillight.

@AskTheCarExperts

11 ай бұрын

Your welcome. Maybe loosen the nuts and try to position differently. I don't think I had any alignment issues on the one I did.

Nice job👍 do you know if the upgrade is possible in the front ? With grills too ? Thx

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Karim, The headlights are a big maybe. They are module controlled instead of direct wiring. That makes it less likely a viable option. For the grill, that is a one piece with active air flaps. I don't think that would be swappable. But if I get a chance to give it a go I will definitely make a video.

Is posible change cluster for bmw x3 2022 ?? Thanks nice video

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Andres, That is a good question. The cluster is married to the car and has VIN information stored internally. Swapping a cluster could cause a loss of vehicle functions and would cause a manipulation dot. The cluster is not a swappable upgrade unfortunately.

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@AskTheCarExperts

8 ай бұрын

Kiitos! Ne näyttävät todella hienoilta!

great video i just started this project i have a 2019 x3 x30i and the outer light for me has 5 wires instead or 3 like you. any ideas? btw i am in US

@AskTheCarExperts

7 ай бұрын

Not sure on that. I would have to look up and compare wiring diagrams.

Awesome video! Do you have the part numbers for these tai lights & list of tools you used?

@AskTheCarExperts

6 ай бұрын

Sorry I do not have the listing anymore for the part numbers. They where ordered through the dealer as the LCI parts.

A great job 👏. Where did you purchase the new LCI light cluster from?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

The tail lights where purchased directly from my local dealership. Other ways to source them may he ebay. We did use original BMW parts. They look amazing!

@randyg17

Жыл бұрын

Did they come smoked out like that? The ones from the dealer look much more red?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

@@randyg17 The updated LCI parts come this way. We did not modify them in any way. I should have the part numbers we used listed in the description box.

bro sorry to bother you again but I loved your video and I really want to do this, do you know if there is a difference if mine is an X3 2021 M40i ?, I believe they are the same but, some guys from china said it is different, I guess they are confusing it with the M model, so I'm really confused now.... Thanks!!!

@AskTheCarExperts

7 ай бұрын

2021 was the LCI year. But your vehicle production may not have fell into the LCI. I would imagine my video would apply. You could double check the wires and pins as described in the wiring change and compare to your vehicle.

Hi there. Great video 😀 I live in australia so my car us right hand drive. Do you think wiring would be different to your friends car?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, I would think the tail light wiring would be the same. If the vehicle is a hybrid the wiring is different but it should be the same. I would suggest to remove the tail lamp and compare it to the video wiring.

@janwojda

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts it's x3m40i like the one you worked on. Awesome tips you making. Keep doing that and I will let you know how I did with my set. Was this set from genuine bmw or aliexpress? Can't find them from bmw only china

Hello mate! Do you have any video for the F25 model…I want to make a conversion from the ones with bulbs to the led ones…thank you!! I saw the tailgate have 3 wires and the new ones need 4 wires

@AskTheCarExperts

9 ай бұрын

Sorry, I have not had an opportunity for this install.

@nicolaeradu4737

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! For the main rear light I had to do it like you swapping brown with yellow.? Thanks!

Hello. Thank you for the great video. I also ordered them, you have to exchange the cables for each one, I have a 20d xDrive G01 M Sport. 2019, live in Switzerland, what happens if not? Best regards

@AskTheCarExperts

13 күн бұрын

Swapping of the pins allows the light to work correctly. The new lights are pinned differently. But it is worth the effort!

hi pretty nice explained, i have a x3 f25 you think is the same procedure ???

@AskTheCarExperts

11 ай бұрын

The process should be very similar. I have not done this on the F25 but the body did not change with LCI just the tail light design.

@user-zu4vw9qg1h

11 ай бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts thanks a lot brother if you ever have a chance to do it on a F25 please make a video is really helpful

@AskTheCarExperts

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

Nice job, but I like the old lights better.

Brilliant video and great workmanship ! I am from the UK, do you think the wiring will be the same or the opposite way round? For example - the LH orientation you did actually needs to be carried out on the RH side ? Many thanks 🎉

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Should be the same wiring. Pay attention to the wire colors. I doubt BMW would make a different harness just for the UK 😆

Those look much better, mainly due to them being smoked out.

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

I like the smoked out look too Ryan!

Is needed to do any reprogramming by OBD?

@AskTheCarExperts

7 ай бұрын

None, The pin swap takes care of the correct outputs and signals.

Bro where did you buy them please help!!!

@AskTheCarExperts

7 ай бұрын

We did get them from the dealer. You may he able to get less expensive lights from a junk yard or online.

Hello, Are you willing to test a car diagnostic tool?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hello, I sometimes do test diagnostic equipment. Please go to my website at www.askthecarexperts.com and use the contact me tab to give me more details.

Is it the same installation for X1? Do I need to rewrite as well? Thank you!

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mindy, This would be the same idea but you would have to swap wiring for it to work correctly.

Do the new tailgate fit perfectly and is flush with body? No noticeable large gaps between lights and body

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. They fit perfectly. The shape is the same between model years just the wiring pins that make the swap not a plug and play.

Hello! Maybe you have something like guide hot to open tail lights? Wanna open, clean it and close back, but cant find any inatruction.

@AskTheCarExperts

6 ай бұрын

Sorry nothing on that yet. I have not had to open a light yet. If I replace my friends headlights due to am internal defect I may try to open those to fix the issue and see how they seal.

@chobit6640

6 ай бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts got it! Thank you very much for your answer!

Are those stock new rear tail lamps? Do you mind share some info about where to buy and generally how much will it cost?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hello Yang, They are stock LCI tail lamps purchased at my local dealer. Prices can very by location. Another way to source them would be check junk yards for LCI X3 M40 tail light assemblies.

@yangtiancheng3699

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts I see. Thank you for answering!

Where did you source the new LCI lights from?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Todd, The lights where purchased wholesale through a BMW Dealership.

Great video. Will this work on UK cars?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Shaun, I am not 100 percent sure on the UK wiring . I suspect it would be the same. I would just access the connector for one tail light and verify the wire color and pins match the same as when I start the wiring change over. If it matches it should be the same changes to make it work.

@shaunhunt7098

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts Thanks. My lights are due to arrive in the next week, so I will have go and if successful I will post back here. Is there any danger of me breaking the new lights if the wiring is wrong?

@shaunhunt7098

Жыл бұрын

Got mine today, the wiring is slightly different on the UK car, there is a blue wire on the outer lights. Must be for the amber turn signals we have. All fitted and working with help from this video. 👍👍

@Ahmedhassan_ig

Жыл бұрын

@@shaunhunt7098 thanks for the update - really good to know! Do you mind sharing the changes for the amber turn signals, and where you ordered the parts from? Would be great to have UK-specific knowledge that goes with this epic video!!

@shaunhunt7098

Жыл бұрын

I got the lights from any BMW dealer. One thing the video doesn’t mention is the drip trims are different from Pre LCI and LCI, it’s doesn’t stop you installing the lights and at first I don’t even notice and to be honest I’m not sure if you really need them. But I ordered some and the part numbers are 51495A06D98 Right 51495A06D97 Left

Hi, didn't you have to code the new lamps? According to the BMW manual, they need to be coded

@AskTheCarExperts

4 ай бұрын

No coding needed. The power and ground signals come from the same source. Just need to pin the connector different.

I have a 2020 x3m competition and followed your video to put on new smoked tail lights, but my car tells me malfunction and the tail lights don't come on. Do you have any suggestions?

@AskTheCarExperts

10 ай бұрын

Hi Chelsea, Most likely the pin configuration is not correct.

I shipped my US bought X3 to Spain. Can I install the EU tail lights on my US model? It has rear fog lights and my US version only has a button for the front fog lights. Here in Europe they use yellow intermittent lights for left and right turns. Thanks in advance

@AskTheCarExperts

5 ай бұрын

Hello, I am not sure there would be a way but you would need wiring diagrams from both regions to compare the pin assignment.

@RossBayCult

2 ай бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts So your replacement lights were not "plug and play' so to speak?

I need to change the tail lights (on my 2022 BMW X3, US spec) for UK spec tail lights (with AMBER rear turn signals)... so, if I buy UK/EU tail lights will they need to be re-coded --- and if so, is the coding/process complicated?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Stan, I would imagine that type of swap would be plug and play. This was an LCI update change and BMW likes to change the wiring to make a direct swap more difficult.

@standelasanantone2180

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts How do I know whether my tailights are "LCI"? (They look exactly like all the other 2022 BMW X3 tail lights.)

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

@@standelasanantone2180 2022 Will be the updated tail lights

Awesome video! I have the following questions though: 1. Is it possible to do the same with the headlights in the front? 2. How much work would it take to update to the updated rear bumper with new exhaust tips? (xDrive20d)

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hello Francois, The headlights have modules that send messages to the body computer so the headlights are not updatable. Not sure on the exhaust tips. If the design is the same you could swap over a full muffler that was cut off.

@FrancoisBadenhorst

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts thanks man.

Will it be possible to change my led headlights into adaptive led light?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hello, Unfortunately I don't think that is possible. The complete body harness would be different as well as other components that would not be compatible. This retrofit was possible because it really is only switching signals and grounds that are the same between both model years.

@mongezindimande2067

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

hello, is it possible to change the front grill ? from model 2022 to 2018 ?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

I am not sure Ivan. Can you reach out to me via my website with your VIN number and I can look into this for you.

@kolack1985

Жыл бұрын

LCI grills can not be retrofitted to work on PRE LCI and vice versa. The front is different, and I believe the camera is different.

Hello, nice video. But I have 5 wire, not 3 like you. My car is italian...Can I send you some image of my lamp and wire? Thanks

@AskTheCarExperts

6 ай бұрын

I will see what I can find for you.

@cevi8178

6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot

@cevi8178

6 ай бұрын

Hello any news? Thanks

how much does these cost, when can I purchase these other than from dealer

@AskTheCarExperts

11 ай бұрын

Hi Lokesh, I did purchase from the dealer. You may be able to find used tail lights however from a junk yard.

do you happen to have a link to the pin removal tool?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hello, There are a few different style you can pick from. This link is like the kit I use at work amzn.to/3UZwbiu but they also have some that are a less expensive set that should do the trick amzn.to/3Fuj8A3

@ofspecialk

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts awesome! Picked up the big kit! Thank you again!

@horsevan316

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts this tools are made in China！haha，i am going to do this by myself according to this awesome video!but don’t know the specification of this tool.can u tell me the millimetre of this tool?thanks

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

@@horsevan316 BMW has a big kit with multiple pin release tools. We used a generic straight release tool to press on the locking tab. I don't have the exact BMW tool number unfortunately.

@horsevan316

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts thanks bro，i am going to do this on my 2021 bmw X3M competition.

Do you have the part numbers for the new parts pls?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hello Celil, I was able to dig up the part numbers all start with 63 23 9 463....the last three digits of each light are 049, 050, 055, 056.

@celileryilmaz2477

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts thank you so much 🙏🏼

@kolack1985

Жыл бұрын

You also must ensure you purchase the upgraded drip trims, as the pre-lci trims differ.

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

@@kolack1985 It's funny you said this because my friend changed those put as well. Looks great.

@Juanfern1170

Жыл бұрын

Hello…What is the upgraded drip trims ? Part# ?

Is there a difference between us and euro version in installation or both the same? And do i need coding for them to work?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mohamed, I am pretty sure the wiring for both will be the same. I am in the US market so if you check your G01 for the original pin locations it will verify it is the same. And NO CODING REQUURED 😀

@MohamedAhmed-yu7dq

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts for us version, the outer tail light has 3 pins only, and for euro version, outer tail light has 4 pins , so I just exchange the yellow wire with the ground (brown wire) only??? And for the inner tail light both us and euro version have the same wiring

@MohamedAhmed-yu7dq

Жыл бұрын

As for euro version brake light separated from turn signal, not as in us version, so my question here is that I just swap the yellow wire with the ground one as u did in the car of us specification for outer tail light??

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

@@MohamedAhmed-yu7dq I would have to check the wiring diagram for your vehicle to be sure. I am not sure if I cam pull that up on my end but if you send me the last seven of the VIN o will check for you.

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

@@MohamedAhmed-yu7dq Got it. I will have to check next week as I am out on Vaca this week. Talk to you then.

Does anything else need to be coded?

@AskTheCarExperts

6 ай бұрын

Not for this install. No coding needed.

@tobstarsbbq3112

6 ай бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts thanks 👌

doesn't confuse people when they see it and notice that its not the lci model of the x3 as soon as they see the front?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hi AGZ, The owner which is a friend of mine has not had anyone notice the difference. He likes the look of the rear lights so we swapped them out. I definitely like the look!

Why do you need swap the wires?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Hello, BMW changed the internals of the taillights so power signals to the lights do not activate the correct light. This helps prevent people from making their vehicle look like the updated version. But there is a way around this by changing the pin / wire configuration.

Is that OEM or after market??

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

OEM tail lights

@harumin3392

Жыл бұрын

😊 thanks! Also was wondering can you upgrade headlight as well ??? And any interior upgrade??

Oem parts?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Yes these are OEM parts from the LCI upgrade

@nissy4

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts gonna look for this setup looks great

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

@@nissy4 We did this on my friends G01 and he loves it and it does look great!

@nissy4

Жыл бұрын

@@AskTheCarExperts how much are the setups? I am from holland

@kolack1985

Жыл бұрын

@@nissy4 If you do the work yourself, you're looking at USD 1000 for the set. Plus, any applicable shipping cost.

Somehow I prefer the existing lights, maybe just me. I’m not a fan of the LCI upgrades

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

The original lights are definatley still nice. Definately a preference but it was fun to show how the upgrade could be performed on a non LCI.

@hamwicbi1265

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely appreciate the effort in the video and something I will definitely consider in the future

@hamwicbi1265

Жыл бұрын

Can the same upgrade be done for the front lights aswell?

🔥🔥🔥🫡

I dunno about putting LCI parts on a pre LCI car

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Good way to get a new updated look without buying a new car 😀

@Scotford_Maconochie

Жыл бұрын

I once had an 2013 E70 X5 LCI and now with an 2017 F15 X5, BMW didn't do an LCI on the F15. So I dunno hahaha

LCI = Life Cycle Impulse (not Lifestyle Impulse)

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! LOL

New lights are ugly. Old much better. No need to upgrade or downgrade

@AskTheCarExperts

10 ай бұрын

I like the new look much better. The old style has less pizazz!

Does this need any coding? I read somewhere online that it needs coding via bimmercode but someone forum members say it’s not needed. Are yours working properly without coding?

@AskTheCarExperts

Жыл бұрын

No coding needed for this install