BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

i have a 2108 R1200RT and I added the factory LEDs and they don’t turn on. I bought the lights, wiring harness and handlebar switch from BMW thinking it’s plug and play ..... guess not. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Bob

I believe that you have to have them 'Turned On' by your local BMW stealer. Control by ECU I think.

bighopper wrote: I believe that you have to have them 'Turned On' by your local BMW stealer. Control by ECU I think.

Yup  thats the solution

Are they supposed to come on at "ignition on" or only with the headlight ?  Once the dealer has activated them that is ?

Thank you guys

$ 105.00 at the stealership and they work !

zxbob wrote: i have a 2108 R1200RT and I added the factory LEDs and they don’t turn on. I bought the lights, wiring harness and handlebar switch from BMW thinking it’s plug and play ..... guess not. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Bob

I think you will need what is referred to as a can ioener, ie a canbus connector box to enable these and other accessories to work on a CANBUS wired bike.  Try Ebay
Good Luck

If its BMW genuine parts go back to your dealer they have to activate them.

If they are BMW aux lights, you need the dealer to switch them on. When you switch on the ignition, they come on initially, then you have to use the switch to switch them on. You only need a Cansmart, or Hex Ezcan if you are running aftermarket lights, such as Denali or Clearwater