LCI G01 X3 Taillight retrofitted!

jimmmyzhou · 08-16-2021, 12:46 AM

Since the LCI X3's taillight module has identical frame as the pre-LCI's, it's possible to install them on the pre LCI X3. Notice that the pin definition is different, you''ll have to swap the pins to get the correct turn/reverse gear/brake light to work.

jimmmyzhou · 08-16-2021, 12:49 AM

Looks better during daytime:

1speedbike · 08-16-2021, 01:00 AM

I really love how the LCI tails look. I know its divisive, but the halo energy sword look, the blackout shadowline effect, and the much more sharply defined details vs pre-LCI are just.. *chefs kiss*

jimmmyzhou · 08-16-2021, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 1speedbike

I really love how the LCI tails look. I know its divisive, but the halo energy sword look, the blackout shadowline effect, and the much more sharply defined details vs pre-LCI are just.. *chefs kiss*

Agree! I think it looks like the icon of The Horde in Warcraft

satz · 08-16-2021, 02:55 AM

You're probably the first person to buy a spare part for the X3 LCI!!!

ramparts · 08-16-2021, 02:58 AM

won't these also need some coding adjustments, like the G30 ones did ?

jimmmyzhou · 08-16-2021, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by satz

You're probably the first person to buy a spare part for the X3 LCI!!!

afaik, I'm not the first one in China, they made it work in last week, the day before BMW release the new G01 LCI in Chinese market

jimmmyzhou · 08-16-2021, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by davidoff86

won't these also need some coding adjustments, like the G30 ones did ?

G30 needs extra wiring as I learned before, but for G01 LCI taillight you only need to swap the pins(different GND position, and for turn/brake signals) then plug in and et voilà! No coding needed, daytime running light/ brake light and reverse gear light all works, thanks BMW

f82fanatic · 08-16-2021, 05:13 AM

This is great! How did you find the part number?

NoMoreVauxhalls · 08-16-2021, 05:18 AM

This is very cool to see. Thanks for sharing!

Adamantio · 08-16-2021, 05:31 AM

Very good!!! Can i ask Where did you bought it please?

kevinkay · 08-16-2021, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmmyzhou

G30 needs extra wiring as I learned before, but for G01 LCI taillight you only need to swap the pins(different GND position, and for turn/brake signals) then plug in and et voilà! No coding needed, daytime running light/ brake light and reverse gear light all works, thanks BMW

Can you give us a photo or diagram of the pin swaps that are needed?

suby01 · 08-16-2021, 09:22 AM

OP can we know details on what you did. And where we can get them? Its even possible they arent shipped to the US yet. :/

zukmeister · 08-16-2021, 09:41 AM

can't wait for these to hit ebay

sbt007 · 08-16-2021, 11:34 AM

This is great news! For the person that get the original taillights :-)

PS: all in good fun.

jimmmyzhou · 08-16-2021, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by f82fanatic

This is great! How did you find the part number?

Sorry I don't have part numbers because these 2 taillights are disassembled from test car and there's no original packaging with part number stickers

Maybe someone with online ETK access could find the part numbers and share in the forum.

jimmmyzhou · 08-16-2021, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NoMoreVauxhalls

This is very cool to see. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks!

jimmmyzhou · 08-16-2021, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinkay

Can you give us a photo or diagram of the pin swaps that are needed?

Sure, see the attached drawing below, you can open the original pin box and exchange the pins then clip to secure them:

Notice that for inner taillight, there're 2 same brown color pins, below is the original setup, you'll need to find the GND line and place it at the most left position.(suppose you are facing the side with "PBT-GF10" words on it)

dinan5m3 · 08-16-2021, 09:00 PM

I suppose the front grille is out...

jimmmyzhou · 08-16-2021, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by suby01

OP can we know details on what you did. And where we can get them? Its even possible they arent shipped to the US yet. :/

Hi you can check the diagram I uploaded, and I think you guys can get them from ebay soon or order from local dealership once the part numbers are available in the ordering system?

dinan5m3 · 08-16-2021, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmmyzhou

Looks better during daytime:

Hrm, this LCI look is slowly growing on me...

jimmmyzhou · 08-16-2021, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zukmeister

can't wait for these to hit ebay

Yeah I think very soon they'll be available on ebay

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