Replace DRL bulb? - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

svache · 04-22-2012, 03:50 PM

Anyone else thinks the car looks a bit like it's crying in anger with the DLR's on non-xenon cars?

bcl0328 · 04-22-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svache

Anyone else thinks the car looks a bit like it's crying in anger with the DLR's on non-xenon cars?

it probably is.

E92Cristai · 05-10-2012, 12:17 AM

You guys should try emailing/calling Mod My 3 sales@modmy3.com for bulbs. I've gotten all of my bulbs from them and they have the best pricing/quality on everything. They also warranty all of their bulbs for a year. I asked them about F30 bulbs and they said that they have them in stock.

BMWFB02 · 05-10-2012, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinnum1

So, how easy would it be to change those 2 bulbs to something more bule/white looking? ANy ideas on what would be involved(how to get to the bulbs?)
So, here is a picture of the car non xenons DRL, its like the bottom half of the inner circles...

I recently changed the high and low beam bulbs with Sylvania silverstar bulbs from AutoZone, it works perfect and its pretty bright, it's H7 bulbs and I did it by myself, all listed in the catalog, you just gonna end up a couple of bandages on your hands.

the thing that I really couldn't find is the daytime running lights which is a PW24W bulb and the parking lights which is H6W bulb, I couldn't find those to change, any luck finding them in LED?

BMWFB02 · 05-10-2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCBimmerKid

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elk

Just pull the bulb and look at the stamping. I think you need PY24W such as these:
http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/bmwpy5ulhipo.html

Yep, those are the ones. Just make sure it's from a reputable distributor. I've purchased some that didn't haave good enough heat sinking and they died in just a month or two. (Waste of 60 bucks

) Happy Bulb hunting

these r py24w and they r turn signal lights, he is looking for the daytime running light bulb which is a pw24w. would it work?

Elk · 05-10-2012, 06:17 PM

PW24W appears to be BMW nomenclature. As I understand it, PY24W is the standard.

What matters is the base (many sites have diagrams) and not over doing the wattage load.

BMWFB02 · 05-11-2012, 07:06 AM

try this: BAx9S bulb for the parking light and PY24W for the DRLs both LED

jeremy480 · 06-12-2012, 10:50 PM

PY24W and PW24W are not the same, I just found this out the hard way...

brandon @ eas · 06-12-2012, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremy480

PY24W and PW24W are not the same, I just found this out the hard way...

What happened? give us the details!

jeremy480 · 06-13-2012, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandon @ eas

What happened? give us the details!

Well, I don't mean "hard way" as in the bulbs exploded or anything, they just don't fit. I purchased WeissLicht PY24W LED bulbs and they have a completely different base.

I'm having a difficult time finding PW24W on any website. Bimmian.com supposedly offers Xenesis non-LED daytime running lamps (XEN303DYY) but I cannot confirm if they fit or are even much different from stock as they are rated at 4000K.

Has anyone else had any luck finding an alternative to the stock DTL's?

svache · 06-13-2012, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince300

these r py24w and they r turn signal lights, he is looking for the daytime running light bulb which is a pw24w. would it work?

Actually, the front turn signals are PY21W in the F30, the rear are P21W

jeremy480 · 06-13-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svache

Actually, the front turn signals are PY21W in the F30, the rear are P21W

Correct, PY24W are turn signal lights in the E90 and other BMW's. However, I was told PY24W and PW24W were interchangeable so I thought I'd give it a shot. But I was wrong.

jeremy480 · 06-13-2012, 12:29 PM

I'm not 100% certain, but after looking at some photos I think PW24W is the same as type 3157. I'm going to buy one and try it out.

Graucho · 06-15-2012, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremy480

I'm not 100% certain, but after looking at some photos I think PW24W is the same as type 3157. I'm going to buy one and try it out.

Just wondering if the 3157 Bulb work for you?
Just an FYI for all of you out there.
I have these H6W LED parking lights on my 2012 BMW 328i F30 on right now and they work great
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/OBC-Error-F...ba9_sku_2a.htm

jeremy480 · 06-15-2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremy480

I'm not 100% certain, but after looking at some photos I think PW24W is the same as type 3157. I'm going to buy one and try it out.

Well, back to the drawing board... 3157 bulbs are not the same as PW24W. The 3157 base and bulb are about 25% larger than PW24W.

The PW24W bulb included with the car is manufactured by Philips but I can't seem to find anywhere to purchase an equivalent. It's unfortunate BMW is using such an unusual bulb format for the DRL.

eric@helix · 09-26-2012, 10:42 AM

Any updates on this?

kjoseph270 · 10-03-2012, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graucho

Just wondering if the 3157 Bulb work for you?
Just an FYI for all of you out there.
I have these H6W LED parking lights on my 2012 BMW 328i F30 on right now and they work great
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/OBC-Error-F...ba9_sku_2a.htm

You mean you have them in the DRL's? PICS PLEASE!

I really want to replace the DRL with LED's, if this looks good I'm grabbing some.

Graucho · 10-12-2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjoseph270

You mean you have them in the DRL's? PICS PLEASE!

I really want to replace the DRL with LED's, if this looks good I'm grabbing some.

I have them as parking light LED's.... NOT the DRL's.
The DRL's are 24W PW24W bulbs that I still can't find...

persean · 10-16-2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ONE-77

I recently changed the high and low beam bulbs with Sylvania silverstar bulbs from AutoZone, it works perfect and its pretty bright, it's H7 bulbs and I did it by myself, all listed in the catalog, you just gonna end up a couple of bandages on your hands.

the thing that I really couldn't find is the daytime running lights which is a PW24W bulb and the parking lights which is H6W bulb, I couldn't find those to change, any luck finding them in LED?

Do you have pics? I would love to see it!

longbow0404 · 11-05-2012, 10:23 PM

So what color are your pw24w.... Amber or white, I have been looking for white pw24w white(clear) to replace the ambers on my x5..... Same light bulb

Webraider · 12-04-2012, 08:13 AM

Anyone succeeded in finding white PW24w bulbs?

NiceNotRiceBMW · 12-04-2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Webraider

Anyone succeeded in finding white PW24w bulbs?

+1

04-22-2012, 03:50 PM	#23
svache Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,886 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i [2.87] 2009 BMW X5 xDrive30i [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 SMG [4.33]	Anyone else thinks the car looks a bit like it's crying in anger with the DLR's on non-xenon cars? __________________ F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline) Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread

05-11-2012, 07:06 AM	#29
BMWFB02 Major Drives: 2013 ///M3 E92 DCT ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The greatest country in the world Posts: 620 iTrader: (0)	try this: BAx9S bulb for the parking light and PY24W for the DRLs both LED __________________

09-26-2012, 10:42 AM	#38
eric@helix Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 719 iTrader: (0)	Any updates on this? __________________

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

05-10-2012, 12:17 AM	#25
E92Cristai Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 335i, Accord Coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carlsbad, Cali Posts: 1,953 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	You guys should try emailing/calling Mod My 3 sales@modmy3.com for bulbs. I've gotten all of my bulbs from them and they have the best pricing/quality on everything. They also warranty all of their bulbs for a year. I asked them about F30 bulbs and they said that they have them in stock.

05-10-2012, 06:17 PM	#28
Elk Captain Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: * Posts: 894 iTrader: (0)	PW24W appears to be BMW nomenclature. As I understand it, PY24W is the standard. What matters is the base (many sites have diagrams) and not over doing the wattage load.

06-12-2012, 10:50 PM	#30
jeremy480 New Member Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: United States Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	PY24W and PW24W are not the same, I just found this out the hard way...

06-13-2012, 12:29 PM	#35
jeremy480 New Member Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: United States Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	I'm not 100% certain, but after looking at some photos I think PW24W is the same as type 3157. I'm going to buy one and try it out.

11-05-2012, 10:23 PM	#42
longbow0404 New Member Drives: BMW X5 sport activiy Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: MIA Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	So what color are your pw24w.... Amber or white, I have been looking for white pw24w white(clear) to replace the ambers on my x5..... Same light bulb

12-04-2012, 08:13 AM	#43
Webraider Registered Drives: BMW F31 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Anyone succeeded in finding white PW24w bulbs?