Replacing Xenons - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

jdhil90 · 12-01-2012, 01:56 AM

I have a 2006 325i and one of my xenon headlights went out. Where's a good place to get stock replacement bulbs for a good deal?

SubzeroVR4 · 12-01-2012, 02:03 AM

www.theretrofitsource.com

bumere90 · 12-01-2012, 06:14 PM

ebay

feenin4rich · 12-01-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SubzeroVR4

www.theretrofitsource.com

+1

BOBKUR · 12-01-2012, 10:18 PM

Ebay Or Lkq

Realtor · 12-02-2012, 12:23 PM

are they easy to change, or pita like my old 2011 audi a3 sb?

jdhil90 · 12-03-2012, 06:46 PM

so what do I buy? most of the lights seem to be custom kits, etc. I only need the bulb right? and what model number would the bulb be?

KwlAznKid · 12-03-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Realtor

are they easy to change, or pita like my old 2011 audi a3 sb?

pretty easy, you have to go through the wheel well/fender lining area though

NaTuReB0Y · 12-05-2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jdhil90

so what do I buy? most of the lights seem to be custom kits, etc. I only need the bulb right? and what model number would the bulb be?

I would assume it's the H11.....it's been a while since I changed mine.

jdhil90 · 12-09-2012, 12:26 AM

I believe it is the D1S, can anyone confirm? My xenon light went to a purple-ish color before it went out completely, so I would just need to replace the bulb?

bumere90 · 12-09-2012, 04:50 PM

yes, D1S

VTECaddict · 12-09-2012, 05:16 PM

D1S. You will want to go with 4100-5000k for OEM-like color or 6000k for a crisper white. 8000k+ is just blue for show and you get worse light output.

3er BMW · 12-09-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jdhil90

I believe it is the D1S, can anyone confirm? My xenon light went to a purple-ish color before it went out completely, so I would just need to replace the bulb?

You should change both bulbs and you dont have to go through the wheel well/fender lining area.

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12-01-2012, 06:14 PM	#3
bumere90 Grozniy Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL Posts: 2,306 iTrader: (11)	ebay

12-01-2012, 10:18 PM	#5
BOBKUR Major Drives: 2008 E 90 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 1,211 iTrader: (2)	Ebay Or Lkq

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Realtor Registered Drives: E91 320d 177hp 2008 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Denmark Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	are they easy to change, or pita like my old 2011 audi a3 sb?

12-03-2012, 06:46 PM	#7
jdhil90 Enlisted Member Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	so what do I buy? most of the lights seem to be custom kits, etc. I only need the bulb right? and what model number would the bulb be?

12-09-2012, 12:26 AM	#10
jdhil90 Enlisted Member Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	I believe it is the D1S, can anyone confirm? My xenon light went to a purple-ish color before it went out completely, so I would just need to replace the bulb?

12-09-2012, 04:50 PM	#11
bumere90 Grozniy Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL Posts: 2,306 iTrader: (11)	yes, D1S