PAULIE69

Hi Dave I have the kidney grille as I had tech plus pack so I believed the handle lights were part of the welcome lighting but as you’ve seen BMW says it’s not after saying I need packages I actually have. Confusing mate.

Morning Dave Hope you’re well mate. Thank you so much for the info Dave. I used to be in the motor trade as a strip fit guy in my last years so I can definitely take the car apart. The electrical bits I can probably manage with the info you’ve kindly found. Over Christmas I’ll be hiding from the wife in the garage so if I leave the lights off she won’t bother looking for me in there. You’re a top guy Dave and thank you for all your interaction so far. I will let you know my findings in due course. 🎄🎄

Hi Dave Yes there’s a light in all handles. My next step is to take out the handle to see if there’s anything connected and behind the clear light cover. Ridiculous they don’t fit them when they are there. Even removed the glovebox light. 1st and last Bm me thinks mate

Had a reply from BMW after being told they should work. Than I got this Dear Paul Thanks for getting back in touch with BMW ConnectedDrive. I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this. The BMW Digital Premium includes personal welcome from the Welcome Light Animation. It offers lighting effects for the front and rear lights. These animations greet you when you approach or unlock your vehicle. The exterior door handle lighting are not part of the standard equipment on your M135 (F70) build, which is why it's not functional. If you would like further confirmation or to discuss retrofit options, we recommend contacting your local BMW Centre. You can find the nearest BMW Centrehere. If you require any further assistance, please get back in touch. Kind regards Muhammad BMW United Kingdom Muhammad Dawood Customer Support Executive BMW Customer Support Summit ONE Summit Avenue, Farnborough Hampshire, GU14 0FB

Yes Dave I’m told I have to get the premium bit but I emailed back and said got it. guess what …..no reply as of yet.

BMW have said I need to subscribe to digital premium apparently which I have free until February 🙈🙈

Can anyone explain to me what they are talking about when saying about welcome lighting and ambient please

Just had a reply from BMW uk Hello Paul Thanks for contacting the BMW Customer Information Team regarding the lights on the door handles and glovebox. I understand how frustrating this is. I’ve checked your vehicle’s factory specification against the VIN you provided. The exterior door handle lighting and glovebox illumination are not part of the standard equipment on your M135 (F70) build. The illuminated door handles only operate when the car is ordered with the Welcome Light/Ambient Lighting package, which was not specified on your vehicle. Likewise, BMW no longer fits glovebox lights as standard on this model. If you would like further confirmation or to discuss retrofit options, we recommend contacting your BMW Centre directly. You can find the nearest BMW Centre here. In the meantime, if there's anything else I can do for you, please let me know. Kind regards Minko BMW United Kingdom Min Ko Customer Information Consultant BMW Customer Support Summit ONE Summit Avenue, Farnborough Hampshire, GU14 0FB Tel: +44 (0)1252 920317 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bmw.co.uk

Hi Dave. I’ve been on to my dealer and they can’t confirm if they do or don’t have them. I’ve seen plenty with them with a lower spec than mine so I’m disappointed really. No glovebox light either. £50k and only half the bits are there.

Hi guys I’m new here having just purchased my first ever bmw. I have the lights in the exterior handles but they don’t work. Anyone else have this issue ??