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Berthil · Apr 6th, 2005, 09:40 PM

It took me almost 2 days to install the puddle lights and the door handle leds, but I thinks it's well worth the time. Hardest part was to get the wiring through the door gromit, MAJOR fiddling.

The puddle lights are exactly the same as the foot lights, and are also connected to the foot lights. I also like the leds. Some comment with the pictures:

1. Powerfull puddle lights, they can only be fitted in one place.
2. The amber led is even visible at daylight
3. At a specific angle the led is visible, I think I will shield it of somehow
4. Dash with the door handle leds on the left and right.

spod · Apr 6th, 2005, 09:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Berthil

It took me almost 2 days to install the puddle lights and the door handle leds, but I thinks it's well worth the time. Hardest part was to get the wiring through the door gromit, MAJOR fiddling.

The puddle lights are exactly the same as the foot lights, and are also connected to the foot lights. I also like the leds. Some comment with the pictures:

1. Powerfull puddle lights, they can only be fitted in one place.
2. The amber led is even visible at daylight
3. At a specific angle the led is visible, I think I will shield it of somehow
4. Dash with the door handle leds on the left and right.

Impressed, look very nice. Could be tempted myself now.

Did you do a how to guide ?

Berthil · Apr 6th, 2005, 09:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by spod

Impressed, look very nice. Could be tempted myself now.

Did you do a how to guide ?

Ik could make one if there is interest for it. I hooked up the leds to the lighting of my extra instrument set though, not many people have it I think. But it is also possible to hook the leds up to the cigarette lighter light or radio I believe but the DIY wouldn't be complete because of it.

Paul · Apr 7th, 2005, 11:26 AM

I was going to ask where you took the power for the LEDs too.

Did you manage to get the wires through the plastic piping in the door OK in the end?

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ghlight=puddle

Berthil · Apr 7th, 2005, 11:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Did you manage to get the wires through the plastic piping in the door OK in the end?

I got them through with a wire where you pull electric wiring through the plastic pipes in a house (donnow the English word), using only the first 50 cm of the 15 meter

.
But it would have been nice to know that once you have the 8 mm screw loose of the plastic piping (gromit) you have to slide it towards you first to unhook it from the body because at the other side there is a plastic hook which hooks behind the body. Now I put a screwdriver between the body and gromit because I thought it was clipped, so it broke of. Then I made smal holes in the rubber from the inside to lead the wires through. I'm in the rubber (elastomers) business, in fact there may well be rubber (EPDM) from my employer (DSM) in the Mini. I was impressed by the elasticity and cut resistance of the rubber, but that doesn't say anything about the lifetime of the rubber (resistance to ozone and UV-light which cause the cracks that look like rubber 'dried out'), only time will tell.

I used those clips where you put the two electric wires in that you want to connect and it cuts the isolation but not the wire when closed. Worked very well wen connecting to the foot and extra instrument lights. I believe they are for wires from 1,5 to 2,5 mm.

But there was another very stupid and costly thing, When everything was finished and I sat down to admire my work I sat down with a screwdriver in my back pocket and punshed a hole in the leather

. I can say that it is a very bad experience to feel a screwdriver 'plop' through the leather, man did I do some cussing. Just been to the dealer and will have the seating replaced next week for over 500 euro's

!

mikeythemini · Apr 7th, 2005, 11:59 AM

You can just bye the seat cover, i damaged mine & was quoted under £200 for the lower half leather cover

Berthil · Apr 7th, 2005, 12:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

You can just buy the seat cover, i damaged mine & was quoted under £200 for the lower half leather cover

It is only the seat cover, but they quoted 450 euro's ex VAT and fitting time. I guess the rest of money goes to the one who shippes them to the main land

.
BTW, thanks for the fast en good delivery of the puddle lights and leds, much appreciated

.

mikeythemini · Apr 7th, 2005, 04:56 PM

GIve me some details I can see if I can get you a better deal

IrishCooper · Apr 7th, 2005, 05:05 PM

Are those OEM parts retrofitted? The puddlelights look like they are but the door handle LEDs look at bit too bright to be OEM. Maybe im wrong i have only been in a MINI at night once. My car isnt here yet.

Berthil · Apr 7th, 2005, 05:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by IrishCooper

Are those OEM parts retrofitted? The puddlelights look like they are but the door handle LEDs look at bit too bright to be OEM. Maybe im wrong i have only been in a MINI at night once. My car isnt here yet.

I have retrofitted the puddle lights on my 2003 MCS, the LEDs are indeed not the official LEDs. I don't know how the 2005 model door handle light looks at night or if it can be retrofitted to be honest. I've searched for it here but couldn't find anything. Anyone has pics of the 2005 door handle in the dark?

SugarBelly · Nov 21st, 2005, 09:43 PM

SugarBelly · Nov 21st, 2005, 09:48 PM

Hello, all. I'm hoping to find Puddle Light MINI Part #.

Thank you in advance.

Also, anyone added the Illuminated Door Sills?
=> I'd like to retrofit the Puddles & Sills simultaneously & am wondering if this may simplify wiring needs?

Helpful hints greatly appreciated!

SugarBelly · Nov 21st, 2005, 09:49 PM

My MINI parts man doesn't think the Puddles are factory installed items.

Jeenyus · Nov 21st, 2005, 10:33 PM

i got rather confused by this thread i assume the door lights and puddle lights are only standard or the 2005 minis as mine came with any ways see pic not great im afraid but these are OEM it appears they they are duller than the ones you fitted!

hope this helps

Paul · Nov 22nd, 2005, 07:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SugarBelly

My MINI parts man doesn't think the Puddles are factory installed items.

They are, but only after July 2004 (or for Convertibles since SOP (start of production)).

The part numbers will be on here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...21&hg=51&fg=50

Berthil · Nov 22nd, 2005, 01:50 PM

The puddle lights are the same, they are in fact exactly the same as the OEM footwell lights.
Nr 1 and 2 on this picture at realoem.com

I have brighter LEDs though (from mickeythemini), I think they look better and I have two more left to place somewhere

Apr 6th, 2005, 09:40 PM	#1
Berthil MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 10:37 AM Posts: 744 Offline	Installed amber door handle leds and puddle lights It took me almost 2 days to install the puddle lights and the door handle leds, but I thinks it's well worth the time. Hardest part was to get the wiring through the door gromit, MAJOR fiddling. The puddle lights are exactly the same as the foot lights, and are also connected to the foot lights. I also like the leds. Some comment with the pictures: 1. Powerfull puddle lights, they can only be fitted in one place. 2. The amber led is even visible at daylight 3. At a specific angle the led is visible, I think I will shield it of somehow 4. Dash with the door handle leds on the left and right. Attached Thumbnails

Apr 6th, 2005, 09:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Berthil MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 10:37 AM Posts: 744 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by spod Impressed, look very nice. Could be tempted myself now. Did you do a how to guide ? Ik could make one if there is interest for it. I hooked up the leds to the lighting of my extra instrument set though, not many people have it I think. But it is also possible to hook the leds up to the cigarette lighter light or radio I believe but the DIY wouldn't be complete because of it. EB/W R53 MCS Highly Modified

Apr 7th, 2005, 11:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:37 AM Posts: 38,595 Online	I was going to ask where you took the power for the LEDs too. Did you manage to get the wires through the plastic piping in the door OK in the end? http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ghlight=puddle There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Apr 7th, 2005, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Berthil MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 10:37 AM Posts: 744 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Did you manage to get the wires through the plastic piping in the door OK in the end? I got them through with a wire where you pull electric wiring through the plastic pipes in a house (donnow the English word), using only the first 50 cm of the 15 meter . But it would have been nice to know that once you have the 8 mm screw loose of the plastic piping (gromit) you have to slide it towards you first to unhook it from the body because at the other side there is a plastic hook which hooks behind the body. Now I put a screwdriver between the body and gromit because I thought it was clipped, so it broke of. Then I made smal holes in the rubber from the inside to lead the wires through. I'm in the rubber (elastomers) business, in fact there may well be rubber (EPDM) from my employer (DSM) in the Mini. I was impressed by the elasticity and cut resistance of the rubber, but that doesn't say anything about the lifetime of the rubber (resistance to ozone and UV-light which cause the cracks that look like rubber 'dried out'), only time will tell. I used those clips where you put the two electric wires in that you want to connect and it cuts the isolation but not the wire when closed. Worked very well wen connecting to the foot and extra instrument lights. I believe they are for wires from 1,5 to 2,5 mm. But there was another very stupid and costly thing, When everything was finished and I sat down to admire my work I sat down with a screwdriver in my back pocket and punshed a hole in the leather . I can say that it is a very bad experience to feel a screwdriver 'plop' through the leather, man did I do some cussing. Just been to the dealer and will have the seating replaced next week for over 500 euro's ! EB/W R53 MCS Highly Modified Last edited by Berthil : Apr 7th, 2005 at 12:12 PM.

Apr 7th, 2005, 11:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
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Apr 6th, 2005, 09:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
spod MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 09:37 AM Posts: 203 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Berthil It took me almost 2 days to install the puddle lights and the door handle leds, but I thinks it's well worth the time. Hardest part was to get the wiring through the door gromit, MAJOR fiddling. The puddle lights are exactly the same as the foot lights, and are also connected to the foot lights. I also like the leds. Some comment with the pictures: 1. Powerfull puddle lights, they can only be fitted in one place. 2. The amber led is even visible at daylight 3. At a specific angle the led is visible, I think I will shield it of somehow 4. Dash with the door handle leds on the left and right. Impressed, look very nice. Could be tempted myself now. Did you do a how to guide ?

Apr 7th, 2005, 12:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Berthil MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 10:37 AM Posts: 744 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini You can just buy the seat cover, i damaged mine & was quoted under £200 for the lower half leather cover It is only the seat cover, but they quoted 450 euro's ex VAT and fitting time. I guess the rest of money goes to the one who shippes them to the main land . BTW, thanks for the fast en good delivery of the puddle lights and leds, much appreciated . EB/W R53 MCS Highly Modified

Apr 7th, 2005, 04:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 09:37 AM Posts: 9,195 Online	GIve me some details I can see if I can get you a better deal Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 7th, 2005, 05:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
IrishCooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bedford, TX. Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 123 Offline	Are those OEM parts retrofitted? The puddlelights look like they are but the door handle LEDs look at bit too bright to be OEM. Maybe im wrong i have only been in a MINI at night once. My car isnt here yet. Mykl Milligan '06 HB/W MCS Sport & Premuim, LSD '05 DS/W MCS Works (Dad's Car)

Apr 7th, 2005, 05:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Berthil MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 10:37 AM Posts: 744 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by IrishCooper Are those OEM parts retrofitted? The puddlelights look like they are but the door handle LEDs look at bit too bright to be OEM. Maybe im wrong i have only been in a MINI at night once. My car isnt here yet. I have retrofitted the puddle lights on my 2003 MCS, the LEDs are indeed not the official LEDs. I don't know how the 2005 model door handle light looks at night or if it can be retrofitted to be honest. I've searched for it here but couldn't find anything. Anyone has pics of the 2005 door handle in the dark? EB/W R53 MCS Highly Modified

Nov 21st, 2005, 09:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
SugarBelly MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MadTown, Midwest Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 497 Offline	Bump

Nov 21st, 2005, 09:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
SugarBelly MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MadTown, Midwest Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 497 Offline	Part # Hello, all. I'm hoping to find Puddle Light MINI Part #. Thank you in advance. Also, anyone added the Illuminated Door Sills? => I'd like to retrofit the Puddles & Sills simultaneously & am wondering if this may simplify wiring needs? *Helpful hints greatly appreciated!*

Nov 21st, 2005, 09:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
SugarBelly MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MadTown, Midwest Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 497 Offline	My MINI parts man doesn't think the Puddles are factory installed items.

Nov 21st, 2005, 10:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jeenyus DUNNY Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 09:37 AM Posts: 302 Offline	i got rather confused by this thread i assume the door lights and puddle lights are only standard or the 2005 minis as mine came with any ways see pic not great im afraid but these are OEM it appears they they are duller than the ones you fitted! hope this helps Attached Thumbnails

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Nov 22nd, 2005, 07:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:37 AM Posts: 38,595 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by SugarBelly My MINI parts man doesn't think the Puddles are factory installed items. They are, but only after July 2004 (or for Convertibles since SOP (start of production)). The part numbers will be on here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...21&hg=51&fg=50 There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Nov 22nd, 2005, 01:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
Berthil MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 10:37 AM Posts: 744 Offline	The puddle lights are the same, they are in fact exactly the same as the OEM footwell lights. Nr 1 and 2 on this picture at realoem.com I have brighter LEDs though (from mickeythemini), I think they look better and I have two more left to place somewhere EB/W R53 MCS Highly Modified

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