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      08-18-2014, 06:08 AM   #1
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deAuto LED Rear Turn Signal, Reverse, Brake Lights

So got a chance to try out deAutoKey's LED bulbs for F2x, F3x and have to say I am absolutely impressed.

The left side of the tail lights are the OSRAM LED and the right side is the newest CREE LED. Cree is evidently a little bit brighter but Osram have a more amber turn signal light (Cree's amber is a little bit mixed with red maybe due to housing). I'll update with pictures on the built quality but it is very high quality built. Also, brake lights had 3 bulbs and I only ordered 2 on each side so one of the middle bulb is actually oem stock.

Well I'll let the pictures do the talking.





As you can see in this one, the outer bulb is evidently brighter. The middle one is the stock oem. the inner one is LED as well but I think its just angling issue so you can't see it as bright.


In the picture, both turn signal is about the same color but in reality, left (Osram) showed a lot more orange/amber than right (Cree). But you can tell that the right is a little bit brighter.




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http://deautokey.com/product/bmw-f2x...e-turn-signals


Now I have to mention that it did flash on engine start but not any other time. After reading some user on f30 using other led stating led flash when driving, I've decided to test it out further this weekend. Hopefully video will be posted. Meanwhile, if you enter my username, cbbplanet, at checkout, you will receive 10% off the purchase

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      08-18-2014, 06:53 AM   #2
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Hmmm...i notice the oem reverse is not bright enough as I have tints, might need to upgrade

Looks good
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      08-18-2014, 03:11 PM   #3
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Do you have the part # (or links) to the lights?

Also how difficult was it to install it?
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      08-18-2014, 08:35 PM   #4
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Nice! Im going to have to look into doing this for my 2
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      08-18-2014, 10:13 PM   #5
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So the vendor is setting up the web page but I'll have some discount code for you guys as well so please wait a bit! It'll definitely be cheaper than Bimmians LED.

If you're in socal area, I can install for you for a small fee.
Install isn't hard but you do need some tools to remove the rear tail lights completely. I'll post up install thread later possibly but you have to remove the 2 washer screws underneath the black flap cover next to the taillights.
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      08-19-2014, 06:36 AM   #6
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Are there any issues with flickering?
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      08-19-2014, 02:35 PM   #7
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Any errors? Looking to install these on a E82 135i
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      08-19-2014, 10:40 PM   #8
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Are there any issues with flickering?
No error = no flickering. Flickering means it has errors.
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Any errors? Looking to install these on a E82 135i
I tested this on f22, complete different electrical system than your car. Not guaranteed but worth a try.
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Here's the link.
http://deautokey.com/product/bmw-f2x-f3x-and-x1-complete-taillight-led-kit-including-reverse-brake-turn-signals


Now I have to mention that it did flash on engine start but not any other time. After reading some user on f30 using other led stating led flash when driving, I've decided to test it out further this weekend. Hopefully video will be posted. Meanwhile, if you enter my username, cbbplanet, at checkout, you will receive 10% off the led
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Any updates after a couple of weeks with these?
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      09-03-2014, 06:29 PM   #12
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Any updates after a couple of weeks with these?
still work perfectly fine and runs great. I'll be installing the front turn signal as well soon. Will post updates
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      09-03-2014, 10:28 PM   #13
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still work perfectly fine and runs great. I'll be installing the front turn signal as well soon. Will post updates
Hey man, thanks for sharing this and for letting us know about the discount code using your profile's name at checkout.

Just one question, as far as I know, when you hit hard on the brakes, the brake lights do warning hyper flashing automatically. Have you checked if this still work with the LEDs installed? Thanks
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still work perfectly fine and runs great. I'll be installing the front turn signal as well soon. Will post updates
Is there a separate link for the front turn signal LEDs?

Thanks in advance.

And I agree with AlexGT - thanks very much for the discount code -

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Is there a separate link for the front turn signal LEDs?

Thanks in advance.

And I agree with AlexGT - thanks very much for the discount code -
Actually, due to my busy schedule, I haven't test out the front turn signal yet so they don't want to start selling them in case something is wrong and it throws error. I will definitely have it tested by next weekend and it only takes a day or 2 to get the link up.

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Hey man, thanks for sharing this and for letting us know about the discount code using your profile's name at checkout.

Just one question, as far as I know, when you hit hard on the brakes, the brake lights do warning hyper flashing automatically. Have you checked if this still work with the LEDs installed? Thanks
Are you talking about just braking in general or when you step on brake hard in emergency situation? I actually got the hyper flash coded in to my car since I want that option to warn people. I've heard from coding crowd its an additional option to add on your car and nothing to do with LEDs itself. However, I know that the taillights will blink when driving if LEDs throw an error. I will ask my friend to drive behind me to check it out but I've had a few friends drove behind me and didn't say anything.
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Update - so it looks like the Cree does throw an error by flickering. However, it's not consistent. I'm not sure what's the reason but I'm guessing it has to do with the total wattage. It started after I switched brig reverse lights to Cree. I'll play around with it some more and keep everyone updated.

The front turn signal result isn't great sot here communicating to manufacturing to produce something brighter.
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Update - so it looks like the Cree does throw an error by flickering. However, it's not consistent. I'm not sure what's the reason but I'm guessing it has to do with the total wattage. It started after I switched brig reverse lights to Cree. I'll play around with it some more and keep everyone updated.

The front turn signal result isn't great sot here communicating to manufacturing to produce something brighter.
Hey, thanks for the update and for answering to my question man. I purchased the set of 6 OSRAMs for the stop lights but I haven't installed them yet. I hope the OSRAMs work better than the CREE version, I'll let you know.
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Which lights flicker? Stop, turn or reverse?
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Which lights flicker? Stop, turn or reverse?
Reverse only. Haven't seen stop or turn signal flicker. I'm wondering if it has to do with the fact that reverse is Cree and brake/turn is Osram. I know Osram have lower wattage than Cree so that might be why
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Reverse only. Haven't seen stop or turn signal flicker. I'm wondering if it has to do with the fact that reverse is Cree and brake/turn is Osram. I know Osram have lower wattage than Cree so that might be why
So you think the OSRAMs will not flicker when I start the car? I've not yet installed the ones I purchased (6 OSRAMs bulbs for the stop lights only), to be honest I haven't done it yet due to the possible flickering at start up.
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So you think the OSRAMs will not flicker when I start the car? I've not yet installed the ones I purchased (6 OSRAMs bulbs for the stop lights only), to be honest I haven't done it yet due to the possible flickering at start up.
Osram will also flicker on startup. But the Cree was just flickering once while driving or engine is running.

Follow my instagram and you'll see the video of startup: cbb.chen
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Osram will also flicker on startup. But the Cree was just flickering once while driving or engine is running.

Follow my instagram and you'll see the video of startup: cbb.chen
Thanks Chris, I've just looked at the video, I see it flickers a lot during startup. For how many seconds do you think this flickering goes during startup?
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