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Old 08-13-2014, 08:12 PM
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Wheel Arch Light Help!

Whats going on,
I am looking to purchase all 4 Wheel Arch Lights for my 03 Mini Cooper S.

I currently have the amber up front and red on the rear bumper.

I was wondering, where can I purchase new ones, Also do they have clear ones or white ones instead of being amber and red where can I purchase those.

Thanks!

P.S. That's not my car, just to show the Wheel Arch Light
 
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Old 08-14-2014, 05:34 AM
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mine have been deleted and very thankful for that =)
 
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Old 08-14-2014, 07:09 AM
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those wheel arch lites are easy to find online just google them i found them for less than 10 bucs each on aftermarket not sure what the oem ones cost probably 10times that much knowing mini hehehe
 
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Old 08-14-2014, 07:19 AM
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The lights are not colored, that's the lenses. The bulbs are 2821, front and rear, available from any parts store. You'll have to take some of the fasteners out of the inner liner and peel it back to get access. Also check the connector; it may be corroded and require replacement also.
 
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Old 08-14-2014, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Saltysalt
mine have been deleted and very thankful for that =)
How did you get it to be deleted?
 
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Old 08-14-2014, 02:39 PM
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How did you get it to be deleted?
I believe the european models don't have the lights (different regulations).
 
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Old 08-15-2014, 06:47 PM
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Wrapped mine:
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Old 08-16-2014, 02:22 PM
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I had one of mine get cracked and got a replacement from Atlantic British. I think they have all four in their catalog. You might also check ECS Tuning show is a site sponsor.
 
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Old 08-18-2014, 12:40 PM
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Thanks for the mention jwh,

Yea, we have them here for front ( amber and the rear, and easy change if you want them working but to match the wheel arch a bit more is the Lamin-X film.

63147165869 Side Marker Light - Front Left

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63147165869/



&

Side Marker Light - Front Right 63147165870

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63147165870/




&&&


The Rear arch reflectors.


Side Marker Light - Rear Left 63147165871

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63147165871/




&

Side Marker Light - Rear Right 63147165872

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63147165872/




Here is the Lamin-X Film. Set of Four ( one for each corner ).

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/MN005/



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Old 08-18-2014, 03:23 PM
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ECS, hope you can source the clear & smoked replacement versions of those.
Thanks!
 
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Possible in the future , the Lamin X looks good easy to apply for tint, blacked out , All Red or smoked look.
 
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Yeah, thanks, tried those but those clear or smoke 1s look way better.
 
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No problem, it all what you like as far as looks.
 
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I need to repair my rear arch lights. The connectors are completely destroyed and I need new connectors. Any suggestions?

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Old 09-24-2014, 08:55 AM
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Here you go, I just did on of the rear sockets and wires.



#3, one per arch light. Check to make sure this is ok. The bulb inserts into this.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63138382104/






Then on the body side. 61138365340 x 1 per arch light

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/61138365340/ES2673826/






Then you will need to wire in the two new cables and socket plug.

61130005199 x 2 for each plug. Cut out the old one at the cables and leave enough room to wire in. These then slid into the back of 61138365340 all the way on the square head and then push the white clip closed to the side, ( Open in our pics ) . Then plug into 63138382104 w/ the bulb and you are done.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/61130005199/ES2676087/




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Old 09-24-2014, 05:11 PM
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Thanks Very Much,

I just ordered the parts you outlined with a new hatch handle assembly to replace my damaged unit.

Thanks.
 
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You are welcome. With those parts. One plug, light socket plug, and wires will do one corner. If you have another light on the other side bad , just get another set and etc.

Awesome!

On the hatch grip handle there is a little more explanation here:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t-housing.html



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Old 09-25-2014, 09:13 AM
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clear ones are on Ebay for the "kinda" cheap. Some states will fail the car come inspection time if you don't have them at all... Which means you replaced the plastic to the Euro spec ones...
 
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Or you can replace them all together with these bad boys! Just order a pair for the front to see how I like them!

http://www.voltageproductsonline.com/aerodiffuser.html
 
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