LED bulb in Side Markers

[WoGGo]

Has anyone used an LED in the side marker/indicator, like so:

https://www.philips.com.au/c-p/11961AU60X2_20/ultinon-pro6000-si-car-signaling-bulb

Also, what is the best way to remove the side marker - push towards the front of rear?

[bmwfnatic]

Here you go

[WoGGo]

No one ever used an LED in the side marker?

[maupineda]

Just did this yesterday on a Z4M, the led runs dimmed on all the time and takes a bit more than a minute to go off after shutting the car. Not sure I like that. It does not trigger an error since those bulbs are not monitored, but kind of looks broken to have it on dimmed. Some may think is cool as it can be like a DRL, but is so dimmed that I do not think serves that purpose, and to me is like if had an electrical problem.

[WoGGo]

Just did this yesterday on a Z4M, the led runs dimmed on all the time and takes a bit more than a minute to go off after shutting the car. Not sure I like that. It does not trigger an error since those bulbs are not monitored, but kind of looks broken to have it on dimmed. Some may think is cool as it can be like a DRL, but is so dimmed that I do not think serves that purpose, and to me is like if had an electrical problem.

This is not ideal at all... which LED did you use?

[maupineda]

i bought these

https://www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/clock-light-mini-bulb/p/sylvania-led-mini-bulb-194sylled-2/432422_0_0?cmpid=LIA:US:EN:AD:NL:1000000:GEN:19502231967&&CATARGETID=120054150001286724&CADevice=c&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAlcyuBhBnEiwAOGZ2S4KN0l1T5mFWIhdMqlex_VrsHGMylzSVOLkvyreYMV2zS4F-dMJZshoCEBEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[T.J.]

I run a chrome painted orange bulb in the side marker to avoid the led finickiness. Sounds like a resistor is needed with leds

[WoGGo]

I run a chrome painted orange bulb in the side marker to avoid the led finickiness. Sounds like a resistor is needed with leds

Yes, this was my concern, hence the thread.

I think I'll go with the OSRAM WY5W (501A) Amber Diadem Chrome; this seems to be cheapest retailer I can find (inc postage to Aus):

https://www.driven2automotive.com/shop/osram-wy5w-501a-diadem-chrome-twin/

Great price on the OSRAM PY21W (581) Amber Diadem Chrome:

https://www.driven2automotive.com/shop/osram-py21w-581-diadem-chrome-twin/

[Tbonem3]

It's a stupid little side light you can't even see - do you really need LED?

[heinzboehmer]

Just did this yesterday on a Z4M, the led runs dimmed on all the time and takes a bit more than a minute to go off after shutting the car. Not sure I like that. It does not trigger an error since those bulbs are not monitored, but kind of looks broken to have it on dimmed. Some may think is cool as it can be like a DRL, but is so dimmed that I do not think serves that purpose, and to me is like if had an electrical problem.

Did you dig through the nxsexpert options for your LCM? On the E46 I see a couple options for monitoring of the side markers, which would make LED bulbs act like yours are. Might be worth looking into.

[maupineda]

I did not look into NCS options, but I unplugged the harness and they do not trigger any fault, so I do not think the LCM monitors this. Will check though for curiosity sake.