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02-03-2012, 02:11 AM | #1 |
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Headlight not Working
The other night I was in dead stopped traffic for about 30 minutes. Since I wasn't moving and the radio was saying that there was a horrible accident up ahead I decided to turn off my headlights. My stock Xenon's were reflecting off the chrome bumper of the truck in front. Of course, the minute I turn off my lights, we all start moving again. I turn my headlight back on and noticed that the driver side headlight went out.
I assumed that the stock D1S bulb burned out. So I bought the D1S bulb from Sonic Tuning and installed it tonight. Passenger side works, as expected. The driver side did not work. I plugged in the working D1S bulb from the passenger side to the driver side, still nothing. As of right now, I installed all the new parts (D1S 6000K, MTEC AE, Luminics Krypton 2500k fogs) and checked the fuse box. I wasn't sure which one to check. I looked at the diagram and made my best guess to check. Two of the fuses are 40 and one is 5. All three fuses look fine. I am really afraid it's the ballast. Most people that have ballast problems have aftermarket parts. But my issue happened when I had all stock parts. Any ideas? And if you guys really think it's the ballast, anyone know where I can get a good price for one? 07 328i E90.
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02-03-2012, 09:41 AM | #2 |
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My stock ballasts (with stock everything else) went bad after <50k miles - I think it's a pretty known issue.
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02-03-2012, 10:13 AM | #3 |
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Ugh...I ran 70k before this happened so I guess I got "lucky". I searched online and saw that it was about $390. Anyone know where I can get it for less?
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Thank you! I just sent them an email asking when it becomes available. It's been such a nightmare driving around without one headlight. Does the DIY involve taking the front bumper off? Not really sure if it's a DIY. There's a shop that wants 300 to install. Ripping me off or fair price?
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Only thing I found online was a e46 DIY. Does anyone have a e90 DIY?
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In case anyone else has this issue in the future...I gave up. Sucked it up. Went to dealer. It was the headlight module. They spent 2 hours. Took care of it and I paid hoping to never look back again.
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Well the standard diagnosis procedure is to swap bulbs, then ballasts, then modules, testing along the way to isolate the culprit.
Taking it to a dealer risks other damage. Dad's X5 was taken in to have the xenon bulb replaced (under warranty). They didn't seal it correctly, water got inside, fried the control module and shorted the LKM (equivalent to FRM on our cars). Now the adaptive doesn't work and isn't trivial to fix. |
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I think I may have ran into the same issue. Is there more options out there than buying oem or from ecs for that price?
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12-14-2023, 02:24 AM | #15 |
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Based on the information you provided, it seems likely that the issue with your headlight lies with the ballast. Even though most ballast problems are commonly associated with aftermarket parts, it doesn't rule out the possibility of a faulty stock ballast.
To confirm if the ballast is indeed the problem, you can try swapping the ballasts between the working passenger side and the non-working driver side headlights. If the problem persists on the driver side, then it is likely the ballast that needs to be replaced. As for finding a good price for a replacement ballast, you can try checking online retailers such as Amazon, eBay, or specialized automotive websites. It's also worth contacting local auto parts stores to see if they have the specific ballast you need and if they can offer a competitive price. Remember to consult your vehicle's manual or check out BMW Mini Headlight Problems if you are unsure about the replacement process or need further assistance. Last edited by cooltechguide; 12-14-2023 at 11:32 PM.. Reason: Improvement |
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If anyone could help me. Im having a issue with the driver side headlight. The first time i experienced this issue of when my headlight was out and i could only turn on my highbeam by pulling the high beam lever towards me but it wouldn’t stay on. But the low beams and turning indicators didn’t work. I replaced the headlight assembly it worked for a couple of months now its back out with the same issues. Im not sure what the problem is.
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