Lights error code...help

quiksilver1029 · 11-23-2008, 01:35 PM

i recently changed my fog lights to GP Thunder 8500K H8 bulbs to match my angel eyes. For the first 3 days the new fog lights worked great with no error codes thrown. But then after those three days, an error code appeared on my computer with icon attached at the bottom of this post. The fog lights still work fine, however. The does anyone know if the fogs caused this and what i should do about it? by the way, ive checked every single light in my car and none of them appear to be burnt out or whatever.

The drivers manual says that this error means: "bulb of exterior lighting system failed"

jaceaholic · 11-23-2008, 10:32 PM

are you using a 35w on all the bulbs??

GAM3OVR85 · 11-23-2008, 11:34 PM

check the other lights, it doesn't have to be from the GP thunder. ex. brake light, they should be 2 in each side and one on top.

I've had Gp thunder and no problems, i got this error before but it wasn't from the gp thunder, the oem brake light housing (i think that what its called) was f*cked up.

328i · 11-24-2008, 12:14 AM

I forget how I did it when I had a bulb out but I was able to have a code come up. I then took the code and did a quick search on here and found which bulb was out. Try doing a check control.

quiksilver1029 · 11-24-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jaceaholic

are you using a 35w on all the bulbs??

yea, the four bulbs ive replaced (both fogs and both angel eyes have been 35w bulbs)

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Originally Posted by MTL Bimmer

check the other lights, it doesn't have to be from the GP thunder. ex. brake light, they should be 2 in each side and one on top.

I've had Gp thunder and no problems, i got this error before but it wasn't from the gp thunder, the oem brake light housing (i think that what its called) was f*cked up.

i already checked every single light, from turning signals to each brake light housing... but i guess ill check again.

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Originally Posted by 328i

I forget how I did it when I had a bulb out but I was able to have a code come up. I then took the code and did a quick search on here and found which bulb was out. Try doing a check control.

i know that if i do a check control the icon comes up again but theres no more information like about which bulb it is

TiAg335i · 11-24-2008, 11:44 AM

Go to the dealer and get it reset...

a l l a n · 11-24-2008, 11:56 AM

Check your fog lights again and make sure nothing is loose. If it's still not fixed, might as well check your signal bulbs and make sure they're working or not loose.

I had a signal turn issue sometime back and it was due to a loose bulb. I believe I've seen that icon as well.

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