The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[das boots]

So this happened today. Lightly braked at a stop sign and the whole dang panel dropped from the ceiling. Anyone know how difficult it’d be to get a hand on another part/fix these snapped friction clips? (Sunroof wire was cut previously as a quick fix to accidentally opening the off-track sunroof)




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I had the same problem until I decided to screw it and purchased a new panel.

[Prestovie]

I had the same problem until I decided to screw it and purchased a new panel.

Ah shoot alright, kinda figured it’d be one of those “easier bought” fixes


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[Galapolis]

Do 10mm hubcentric spacers fit on the rear on our cars? I know the front doesn't work but I've seen people run them in the rear and just wanted to confirm.

[sillieidiot]

Do 10mm hubcentric spacers fit on the rear on our cars? I know the front doesn't work but I've seen people run them in the rear and just wanted to confirm.

It's the same for front and rear. If your spacer sits flush against the hub, then it should be fine. Worst case, you just shave a bit of the lip on the hub so that the spacer can sit flat. I've seen people run it on both. It just comes down to the tolerances of your car pretty much.

[sna77]

Interesting! So these are now T20 bulbs! I've been buying the OE wedge (T10 I believe?) fitment LEDs from various vendors and every single one I got was way too small. This might explain it. Does your setup look similar to mine?

There is a second generation of this bulb available. I am looking to replace the front turn signal bulbs in my 2006 convertible:
Philips X-tremeUltinon gen2 Amber LED WY21W (Twin) x 1
https://www.powerbulbs.com/us/produc...en2-wy21w-twin



@BMWCURVES: You mentioned this in another post:
No bulb out warnings either. I'd code out the cold checks through PA Soft, but my old laptop that had the software decided to go kaput while I was away in DC (it was 13 years old doe).

Are you saying I can direct swap these bulbs without having to code out the bulb out warning on the car? Direct plug and play?

Thanks!

[BMWCurves]

There is a second generation of this bulb available. I am looking to replace the front turn signal bulbs in my 2006 convertible:
Philips X-tremeUltinon gen2 Amber LED WY21W (Twin) x 1
https://www.powerbulbs.com/us/produc...en2-wy21w-twin



@BMWCURVES: You mentioned this in another post:
No bulb out warnings either. I'd code out the cold checks through PA Soft, but my old laptop that had the software decided to go kaput while I was away in DC (it was 13 years old doe).

Are you saying I can direct swap these bulbs without having to code out the bulb out warning on the car? Direct plug and play?

Thanks!

Whatever bulbs I stuck in (X-Treme Ultinon T20 Amber LED Y20 (WY21), 180lm) are plug n' play, and I later turned off the cold checks. No issues in the three-ish years I've had them in.

[ZHPizza]

There is a second generation of this bulb available. I am looking to replace the front turn signal bulbs in my 2006 convertible:
Philips X-tremeUltinon gen2 Amber LED WY21W (Twin) x 1
https://www.powerbulbs.com/us/produc...en2-wy21w-twin



@BMWCURVES: You mentioned this in another post:
No bulb out warnings either. I'd code out the cold checks through PA Soft, but my old laptop that had the software decided to go kaput while I was away in DC (it was 13 years old doe).

Are you saying I can direct swap these bulbs without having to code out the bulb out warning on the car? Direct plug and play?

Thanks!

Info here let's see if this works

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/top...ink_source=app

FS: Badass Amber LEDs for facelift coupe turn signals

[sna77]

Whatever bulbs I stuck in (X-Treme Ultinon T20 Amber LED Y20 (WY21), 180lm) are plug n' play, and I later turned off the cold checks. No issues in the three-ish years I've had them in.

Awesome, thanks!

Info here let's see if this works

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/top...ink_source=app

FS: Badass Amber LEDs for facelift coupe turn signals

OK... My 06 convertible is coming back next week-- at a BMW indy shop being rebuilt. Coding was today, so all should be whatever the final software release for the car was.

Looks like I need to find my old software cable, my old laptop, and remember how to use PA Soft. Anyone know how to use it that wants to do a screen share with me?

[sna77]

So these Philips LED bulbs just came in... They have a large pack connected to them. Were yours like this? If so, where did you stick this thing?

[BMWCurves]

They did not include that...ballast? Regulator(s mount up)? I have no idea what that thing is.