e46 LED Tail light problem

Nafearus · 09-30-2012, 04:56 PM

I need someone's help. I have a 2004 325ci. I ordered some LED tail light to replace the ones that I had and the connector from the car is too small for the one the new LED tail lights came with.

Any suggestions what I can do?

illestminimike · 09-30-2012, 06:19 PM

Did you get OEM or aftermarket? Where did you order them from?

Nafearus · 09-30-2012, 07:06 PM

I am not sure. I got them from ebay.

wildirish317 · 09-30-2012, 07:40 PM

Did you have the part number, and verify that the ebay seller was providing the correct part number? Part numbers for BMWs can be obtained at www.realoem.com. You enter the last 7 digit of your VIN and browse the cataloge to find your part and corresponding part number.

Ebay is not my first choice for auto parts, but I would certainly verify the correct part number with the seller.

Now that you are stuck with the part, if the wires match up in number and color, you might try splicing your old connector into your new light assembly. Good luck.

E46-Cabrio · 09-30-2012, 07:48 PM

Oke wich connector do you have, see pic.

09-30-2012, 04:56 PM	#1
Nafearus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Orlando Posts: 2 My Ride: 325ci View My Garage	e46 LED Tail light problem I need someone's help. I have a 2004 325ci. I ordered some LED tail light to replace the ones that I had and the connector from the car is too small for the one the new LED tail lights came with. Any suggestions what I can do?

09-30-2012, 06:19 PM	#2
illestminimike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Covina CA Posts: 3,925 My Ride: 2003 SMG Vert M3 View My Garage	Did you get OEM or aftermarket? Where did you order them from? __________________ -2003 M3 Vert -1967 Mini Cooper

09-30-2012, 07:48 PM	#5
E46-Cabrio Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 116 My Ride: E46 330CI Cabrio View My Garage	Oke wich connector do you have, see pic. Attached Thumbnails

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09-30-2012, 07:06 PM	#3
Nafearus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Orlando Posts: 2 My Ride: 325ci View My Garage	I am not sure. I got them from ebay.

09-30-2012, 07:40 PM	#4
wildirish317 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,081 My Ride: 2004 325Ci vert View My Garage	Did you have the part number, and verify that the ebay seller was providing the correct part number? Part numbers for BMWs can be obtained at www.realoem.com. You enter the last 7 digit of your VIN and browse the cataloge to find your part and corresponding part number. Ebay is not my first choice for auto parts, but I would certainly verify the correct part number with the seller. Now that you are stuck with the part, if the wires match up in number and color, you might try splicing your old connector into your new light assembly. Good luck.