Lowbeam Malfunction

Raman335i · 01-29-2013, 11:10 PM

Got a left lowbeam malfunction, assuming its just the bulb that needs to be replaced. Anyone had this happen before? Do I need to replace both sides at the same time or is just one side ok?

Can someone confirm that this is the correct bulb to get?

I have an '08 E90 with Xenon headlights.

andybui82 · 01-30-2013, 12:07 AM

your best bet...is to look.

andybui82 · 01-30-2013, 12:07 AM

and you can replace one but it will be diff colors due to temp. and usage.

danielfastv6 · 01-30-2013, 02:44 PM

Might be your bulb but it could very well be the headlight ballast

jonnylin1 · 01-30-2013, 03:11 PM

I would just replace both at the same time I I was you. As Andy said, the difference in age/use will show through difference in color (tho minor) but who knows if the other one is about to go out too or not.

Raman335i · 01-30-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by danielfastv6

Might be your bulb but it could very well be the headlight ballast

That's what I saw when I did a search too, hopefully that's not the case!

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Originally Posted by jonnylin1

I would just replace both at the same time I I was you. As Andy said, the difference in age/use will show through difference in color (tho minor) but who knows if the other one is about to go out too or not.

Yeah, I think I'm going to just go ahead and get two bulbs, hopefully its just the bulb... :P

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jonnylin1 Lieutenant Colonel 164 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: 2008 AW e92 335i \| 2012 m3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PNW \| Vegas iTrader: (1)	I would just replace both at the same time I I was you. As Andy said, the difference in age/use will show through difference in color (tho minor) but who knows if the other one is about to go out too or not. __________________ IG:Jlin_e92 / Curiously.m3 Never low enough.
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