[Paul]

And for those that cant be bothered to go over to my thread....

[Zooloo]

I want to try this conversion too!

Trouble is, I spoke to my Mini dealer about the parts and they said that cars with a build date of September 2003 and before would also require a "module change", although no-one could actually tell me what this might involve ! (my cars build date is Aug 2003)

Anyone got any ideas?

[Paul]

I don't know, as mine was a simple DIY job on a July '03 build MINI.

[MINI COPPER]

Anbody else any ideas with this?!

Major BUMP (Like 3 years)

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

What ideas are you looking for?

Appreciate the bump

[MINI COPPER]

HAHA, wonder what the biggest bump gap is, lol?!

I was just wondering if there were any peeps out there who has a pre Sept 03 Mini, which had changed there lights - without having to have this 'module change?'

[Randall Raines]

Quote: Originally Posted by 'COOPERMAN' (original)

HAHA, wonder what the biggest bump gap is, lol?!

You'd be surprised, and some never get done, some of those classics are in barns for years and then someone finds them.

Quote: Originally Posted by 'COOPERMAN' (original)

I was just wondering if there were any peeps out there who has a pre Sept 03 Mini, which had changed there lights - without having to have this 'module change?'

I have done plenty of light conversions on MINIs, 2001-2004 and the only module the lights go through is the Body Control Unit (apart from switches, fuse box etc...) and that doesn't need changing just to do the rear lights or halogen front lights (xenon lights I'm not sure (may need changing)), it's just a simple wire change over for rear lights whether you chop & join or buy the wiring kit from BMW, maybe by module change they just meant the lights / wiring ? .

I always do the chop & join near the Body Control Unit making a very neat job, but it is easier doing it at the rear nearer the lights .

In one of the BMW accessories books (upgrade tail lights) it just says for cars up to 07/04 no mention of modules? .

Anybody unsure of wiring should either buy the wiring kit or get an auto electrician to sort it out.

[MINI COPPER]

Thanks for that info?
Do we know how much this adapter is? And is it possible to buy it from other parts stores- Hopefully would be cheap than buying it from BMW!!!

[Randall Raines]

Quote: Originally Posted by 'COOPERMAN' (original)

Thanks for that info?
Do we know how much this adapter is? And is it possible to buy it from other parts stores- Hopefully would be cheap than buying it from BMW!!!

Sorry I don't know (never bought or priced one), BMW only I think, some of the MINI stores will probably do them, never shopped around as it is simple to do, (It's easy to say "it's easy" when you know how).

Quote: Originally Posted by Zooloo (original)

I want to try this conversion too!

Trouble is, I spoke to my Mini dealer about the parts and they said that cars with a build date of September 2003 and before would also require a "module change", although no-one could actually tell me what this might involve ! (my cars build date is Aug 2003)

Anyone got any ideas?

I think that this may refer to the front xenons as I saw a document that said you need to change the Body Control Unit on cars up to 09/03 when retro fitting the face-lift front xenons.

[MINI COPPER]

[quote=Randall Raines;3247633]Sorry I don't know (never bought or priced one), BMW only I think, some of the MINI stores will probably do them, never shopped around as it is simple to do, (It's easy to say "it's easy" when you know how).

Cheers for that. I'm guessing that there is a guide on here to do it? I fitted the spotlights on my own, and they haven't fallen off yet (touch wood) so I may attempt it? How many wires will i have to change over and where would the best place to do it be (nearer the front or rear of the vehicle?!)

Fanks again
KEL

[Randall Raines]

Quote: Originally Posted by 'COOPERMAN' (original)

Quote: Originally Posted by Randall Raines (original)

Sorry I don't know (never bought or priced one), BMW only I think, some of the MINI stores will probably do them, never shopped around as it is simple to do, (It's easy to say "it's easy" when you know how).

Cheers for that. I'm guessing that there is a guide on here to do it? I fitted the spotlights on my own, and they haven't fallen off yet (touch wood) so I may attempt it? How many wires will i have to change over and where would the best place to do it be (nearer the front or rear of the vehicle?!)

Fanks again
KEL

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Done this: http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/77012-changed-my-2003-mini-cooper-s-rear-lights-2005-lights.html

Follow this one done by Paul (there may be others if you search), the only thing I would do different is solder & heat-shrink the joints .

As a 1st go, nearer the rear lights (it's simpler & easier to find / access the wires).

Good Luck!

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

And you know what? Even after 3 years I've been unable to sell the original tail lamps!

Tigger.

[Randall Raines]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

And you know what? Even after 3 years I've been unable to sell the original tail lamps!

Tigger.

I know, It can be cheaper to buy a complete unit second hand, bulbs included, than it is to buy new bulbs, so don't bank on getting your money or some of your money back selling the old ones .

[parklaneuk]

ive just completed the lights change over today in a 51 reg mini. i got concerned when a module was talked about but as said think its for xenon changeover. i followd paul mullets instructions and was done in about an hour. nice neat install.

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

Nice one parklaneuk. Now, go out and try reversing down a dark lane and tell me if you notice the difference....

Tigger.

[MINI COPPER]

Bought me lights the other day, after 8 months of thinking about it! Will give Pauls instructions ago and see how i get on!!!