R55 Mileage/amber rear turn signal

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Aug 18, 2013 | 02:54 PM

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Willafb

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From: Fort Meade, MD

Does anyone know how to add an attachment?

Aug 18, 2013 | 03:38 PM

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EHans

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Originally Posted by Willafb

Does anyone know how to add an attachment?

Search for the word "attachment" in the FAQ.

Aug 19, 2013 | 10:44 AM

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6thGear

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From: Chicago Burb

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Originally Posted by rkw

If you look up taillights at RealOEM.com (or other parts websites), they seem to indicate that the updated 2011+ taillights on both R55 and R56 no longer use a bulb board. Each bulb has an individual holder that fits directly into the back of the light housing. You can find a part number for the bulb board up to 2010 but not after. In other words, they are incompatible.

yup. I didnt know OP was trying to mod a 2010 pre LED to 11+ LED tails. OP, Doing a complete assembly swap probably wont work because the wiring and connectors will be different as RKW said. Also, because the LCI tails are LED, your electrical system might throw a bulb out indicator