[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by mssVT98

the only difference in cost to do the swap would be the extra labor for coding

This is an incorrect assumption on your part.

They are NOT 100% plug and play.
You have to go from a 6 wire pin out to a 4.
That's why a dealership would never retrofit them for you under warranty.

[mssVT98]

Originally Posted by andrewc89

This is an incorrect assumption on your part.

They are NOT 100% plug and play.
You have to go from a 6 wire pin out to a 4.
That's why a dealership would never retrofit them for you under warranty.

Great point, I was forgetting about the connectors. You're right, probably not even worth asking about the LCI tails.

I assume they'd be even less likely to work with the Euro pre-LCIs since they're not a US part, even though they would be (another assumption) completely plug-and-play.

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by mssVT98

Great point, I was forgetting about the connectors. You're right, probably not even worth asking about the LCI tails.

I assume they'd be even less likely to work with the Euro pre-LCIs since they're not a US part, even though they would be (another assumption) completely plug-and-play.

Not trying to be a negative Nancy but realistically you won't be getting anything other than a direct replacement free of charge. If you want an upgrade you'll have to finance it yourself.

[mssVT98]

Originally Posted by andrewc89

Not trying to be a negative Nancy but realistically you won't be getting anything other than a direct replacement free of charge. If you want an upgrade you'll have to finance it yourself.

Not negative at all, just realistic. I'm in the "it can't hurt to ask" camp, both about whether others have tried something similar and while at the dealer. I appreciate the feedback.

[LooksBeyondBasic_BMW]

Gotta be the sealing. My older Lexus I removed and put in the oven at 200 degrees and resealed them, however this is a brand new car. Called service and they quickly set me up for an appointment. I've read that some people think this is normal, and the lights should breath. That makes no sense at all. Where ever moisture can get in it will settle and cause other problems, hardening of sealant, mold, etc. I'm hoping they either replace them or have a procedure for fixing them. We'll see, appointment is 3/15/18. I keep all posted. I'd take pics, but they identical to what is already posted on this thread.

[Cibbersicks]

Yep, mine are both horrific, going into the dealer for warranty on the 28th March.

[subliminalaudio]

Mine have been fixed after 2 visits to the dealer and get them replace twice on the right passenger side.