HID Xenon Upgrade Kit
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Forum Name: BMW 3 Series
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Printed Date: 02-May-2024 at 06:51
Topic: HID Xenon Upgrade Kit
Posted By: Marky_d
Subject: HID Xenon Upgrade Kit
Date 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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Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 11-December-2011 at 08:35
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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! ------------- 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 |
Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 11-December-2011 at 21:11
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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: %20" rel="nofollow - 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! ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: Electrolytic
Date Posted: 04-April-2012 at 23:20
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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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Posted By: shorty
Date Posted: 18-April-2012 at 11:07
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 .
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Marky_d wrote:Posted By: jimmywest73
Date Posted: 20-April-2012 at 11:32
| I am also looking at doing the same thing thanks for all the great information guys! |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 20-April-2012 at 12:27
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Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 17-May-2012 at 13:45
I would say WORSE than the E30. It's a joke, never understood how this could pass the design stage. ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: moustapha
Date Posted: 08-January-2013 at 17:52
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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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Posted By: Electrolytic
Date Posted: 08-January-2013 at 21:10
as you sure about that?
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Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 09-January-2013 at 08:21
^Suspected spammer, just came on here to plug a business in his signature which was removed. Usual craic dug up an old post. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 09-January-2013 at 14:05
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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" rel="nofollow - http://assets.dft.gov.uk/publications/dft-information-sheets/aftermarket-hid-headlamps.pdf ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: moustapha
Date Posted: 11-January-2013 at 16:57
| Yes I believe over 8k is the illegal limit here in the UK! |
Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 28-January-2013 at 13:37
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nothing to do with 8k or 4k or whatever. H I D bulbs in HALOGEN lights are not legal. ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |