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Marky_d
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Posted: 11-December-2011 at 08:17 |
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Hello all, I have a small query, I have a 3 series m sport e90 on a 10 plate, I am looking to upgrade my headlights to HID Xenon, I have been told that some kits cause all kinds of problems and some are tempremental, any advice/ recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you in advance
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Andrew Rolland
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You will still be under BMW warranty at that age so I wouldn't touch changing headlights.
I would think that if you did change the headlight system from ordinary bulbs to Xenons would mean the car may need to be re-programmed as it will have a different effect on the electrial system including bulb failure systems. Xenons also need to have a headlight wash system fitted too, I think. Why do you want to change? Standard headlights are quite good on E90's, way better than E39s!
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Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
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UweM3
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what Andrew said. I wouldn't go anywhere near an aftermarket kit for such a new car. All lights are linked to the LCM = Light control module and if you fit a kit which isn't fooling the LCM good enough you will see constant bulb failure messages.
Not even speaking of the legal side. Xenon = automatic height leveling system + high pressure wash system. If you are not happy with the factory bulbs you can buy some of these: http://www.powerbulbs.com/vehicles/cars/uk-ireland/bmw/3-series/1999-2005/car-headlight-bulbs Fully agree with Andrew about E39 lights. Wax candle springs to my mind! |
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Electrolytic
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don't mess up the warranty. osram bulbs
you can get inline resistors to sort LCM ebay. HID auto level + washers only have to work if fitted. hence why my car passed its MOT a few days ago with aftermarket HID's in.
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shorty
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I then asked "Most new cars have the brighter Xenon lights fitted so how will that go ? " ....... he replyed that they will be O.K as they are "Factory Fitted" & not a kit .
Hope this helps
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jimmywest73
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I am also looking at doing the same thing thanks for all the great information guys!
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UweM3
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I would say WORSE than the E30. It's a joke, never understood how this could pass the design stage. |
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moustapha
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If you decide to upgrade watch out for the HID's which are illegal for being too bright
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Electrolytic
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as you sure about that?
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Andrew Rolland
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^Suspected spammer, just came on here to plug a business in his signature which was removed. Usual craic dug up an old post.
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Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series!
Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
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UweM3
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striclty speaking, ALL HID aftermarket kits are illegal.
If you passed MOT with one fitted, call yourself lucky. Or an MOT tester tunring a blind eye or not up to speed. read here http://assets.dft.gov.uk/publications/dft-information-sheets/aftermarket-hid-headlamps.pdf Edited by thepits - 09-January-2013 at 14:23 |
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moustapha
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Yes I believe over 8k is the illegal limit here in the UK!
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UweM3
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nothing to do with 8k or 4k or whatever.
H I D bulbs in HALOGEN lights are not legal. |
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