Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
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I have a GS so no puddle lights, am I right in thinking the wiring may be there already, and if so can I cut out the hole for the light unit without taking the door trim off, if not are the trims easy to get off, thanks.
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 16th Nov 2011 2:39 pm |
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mjom89
Member Since: 13 Sep 2011
Location: Essex
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Thats pretty much what i did for my P38 Range Rover but they had a little rubber plug to pull it out, so no cutting involved!
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| 16th Nov 2011 2:49 pm |
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simoniz
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If I recall correctly the doorcard is different so not as straight forward as you describe ....infact its the doorbin moulding which houses the puddle lamp that is heat welded onto the actual doorcard that is different.
Pics of doorcard in my gallery which you would find useful in ascertaining the points that the doorcard is screwed to the actual door along with position of all the clips that hold it on also.
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| 16th Nov 2011 3:06 pm |
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Discotres
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Thanks, very helpful, the template for the light seems to be embossed in the bottom of the door which I guess is the molded on bucket, I wonder if I could cut out this without removing it if it attached to the door card?
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| 16th Nov 2011 3:24 pm |
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stephenp
Member Since: 26 May 2010
Location: barnsley south yorkshire
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just cut out the shape you see under the door ,and pull the bottom away from the door to find the wireing as it is usually taped up. First side i did i pulled all the door card off but was not needed
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| 16th Nov 2011 10:48 pm |
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CFB
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And if you fit the lamp units in the slots do they just work or do they need enabling in the CCF?? 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 16th Nov 2011 11:17 pm |
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CDS
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I did this to our base model 7 seater. Took the cards out one by one and cut the hole to fit the puddle lights. You need to take the cards out to find the plug for the lights- its taped up too high to reach with the door card in place. No CCF update is required and the lights are about £3 each from TLO
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| 17th Nov 2011 12:00 am |
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Discotres
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I guess I could try cutting them first to see if I can find the wires, if not take off the door cards, any idea if taking off the door cards is complicated e.g. you can break things or  up wires?  Thanks for the help so far
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| 17th Nov 2011 12:05 am |
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CDS
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There's a good thread on here somewhere that I followed. Read it twice to avoid any damage, once you do one the other 3 are easy. ISTR there is a loom running right behind where the puddle lights go, TAKE THE DOOR CARD OFF!! The plastic will cut with a Stanley knife so long as you use a brand new blade and a steady hand. Mark up the size of the hole to cut with the 'back' of the light. The moulding mark is too big to allow the face of the light to recessed rather than produce below the main line of the door card.
Failing all that pop round and I'll do it for you 
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| 17th Nov 2011 12:11 am |
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Discotres
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How much? 
WTF is Oldham, is that North London? 
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| 17th Nov 2011 12:17 am |
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CDS
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Hook
Line
& sinker??
FOC to you mate!!
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| 17th Nov 2011 12:20 am |
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Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
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I may very well be up in Chester again, if so I could pop over, I would rather let someone else put the knife in
Cheers
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| 17th Nov 2011 12:57 am |
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Dave T
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That seems like a nice easy, cheap mod, keep us informed with piccies Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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| 17th Nov 2011 7:57 am |
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Discotres
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Location: London
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I did the footwell lights, that was dead easy, no cutting required, it does show up the mud on your mats so you will find yourself polishing them most weekends, but the door lights should be less maintenance, maybe just jet wash the block paving on the driveway where the doors open
I may put some LED lights in the doors, same as the one I put in the rear boot, it should shine like some alien craft at night
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| 17th Nov 2011 8:24 am |
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mcsimmo
Member Since: 08 Aug 2011
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Having a GS myself, I also dont have the puddle lights or the foortwell lights, so will watch this thread with some interest. How easy were the puddle footwell lights to do, is the wiring there as well? Man with no D3 anymore, but cant leave the forum....how sad.
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| 17th Nov 2011 8:36 am |
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