'07 335i HID fog-lights possible? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

WickedB · 09-20-2012, 02:09 AM

So here's the deal, I bought a DDM tuning HID kit which flickers, so I solder in a 4700uF capacitor, no more flicker. BUT I keep on getting a bulb-out error on the dash; so I say well that's what I get for being cheap and buy the more expensive canbus kit from highperformancebulbs.com which also gets the error!

To their credit highperformancebulbs.com do state right on their website the '06-'07 models are very sensitive and may get errors.

Question is anyone getting these to work without errors on a '06 or '07 and how??

Thanks.

UPDATE 10/4/12: So I ordered 10,000uF capacitors online and soldered them inline. To my surprise the fogs now work without errors and the car isn't shutting either of them off!

Got these specific capacitors for anyone having the same issue.
http://www.digikey.com/product-searc...081?k=P6913-nd

jattditutti · 09-20-2012, 03:43 AM

Yes it is possible. My buddy had them on his. But I think he got the bulb out error fixed by doing a flash or something

jattditutti · 09-20-2012, 03:48 AM

WickedB · 09-20-2012, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jattditutti

Yes it is possible. My buddy had them on his. But I think he got the bulb out error fixed by doing a flash or something

I know it's possible, I was really asking HOW people are doing it.... Because apparently on a 06-07 E90 / E92 it's not easy.

cn555ic · 09-20-2012, 06:49 AM

You can have a local coder code out the error warnings. I have mine coded to eliminate the dash bulb error warnings.

WickedB · 09-20-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

You can have a local coder code out the error warnings. I have mine coded to eliminate the dash bulb error warnings.

Think that might be my only option... I ordered a cable online a few days ago.. I've been reading the coding threads a lot lately but I may have some ?'s for you! Cuz I see you're the coding guy...

BoostedE90 · 09-20-2012, 10:15 AM

My car is an 08 but the build date is 11/7/07. I have been running the kit from HPB for well over a year now and no issues.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 09-20-2012, 12:05 PM

Have you emailed HPB? They might be able to send you an extra error canceler.

cn555ic · 09-20-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WickedB

Think that might be my only option... I ordered a cable online a few days ago.. I've been reading the coding threads a lot lately but I may have some ?'s for you! Cuz I see you're the coding guy...

No problem let me know

WickedB · 09-20-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

Have you emailed HPB? They might be able to send you an extra error canceler.

I did yesterday.. they asked a couple ?'s and I responded but havent heard back...

E90Company · 09-20-2012, 07:41 PM

I bought my kit from UndergroundEuro's for my 2008, and it was a direct PNP kit with no errors/flickering. Ballast only, no capacitors etc. Works great and looks awesome.

May be different for 2007, but they are both pre-LCI, so..

cn555ic · 09-20-2012, 07:42 PM

2007 for some reason are more likely to throw bulb errors more than any other MY.

UndergroundEuros · 09-20-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Company

I bought my kit from UndergroundEuro's for my 2008, and it was a direct PNP kit with no errors/flickering. Ballast only, no capacitors etc. Works great and looks awesome.

May be different for 2007, but they are both pre-LCI, so..

We have the kits that work perfect, you need the right canbus ballast I have a 07 335i e92 and our kits works great with it.

WickedB · 09-21-2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by UndergroundEuros

We have the kits that work perfect, you need the right canbus ballast I have a 07 335i e92 and our kits works great with it.

I may have to give them a shot... do you know if they're confirmed working error free on 10/06 (early) build date 2007 E90's ? Because apparently it's the pickiest of the picky.

UndergroundEuros · 09-21-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by WickedB

I may have to give them a shot... do you know if they're confirmed working error free on 10/06 (early) build date 2007 E90's ? Because apparently it's the pickiest of the picky.

We install these all day, I have the right ballast for that model, I can assure you error free as long as you install it right.
Danny

WickedB · 10-05-2012, 12:59 AM

Resolved, updated first post.

09-20-2012, 02:09 AM	#1
WickedB Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	'07 335i HID fog-lights possible? update So here's the deal, I bought a DDM tuning HID kit which flickers, so I solder in a 4700uF capacitor, no more flicker. BUT I keep on getting a bulb-out error on the dash; so I say well that's what I get for being cheap and buy the more expensive canbus kit from highperformancebulbs.com which also gets the error! To their credit highperformancebulbs.com do state right on their website the '06-'07 models are very sensitive and may get errors. Question is anyone getting these to work without errors on a '06 or '07 and how?? Thanks. UPDATE 10/4/12: So I ordered 10,000uF capacitors online and soldered them inline. To my surprise the fogs now work without errors and the car isn't shutting either of them off! Got these specific capacitors for anyone having the same issue. http://www.digikey.com/product-searc...081?k=P6913-nd Last edited by WickedB; 10-04-2012 at 04:21 PM.
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09-20-2012, 03:43 AM	#2
jattditutti But I has VTEC Drives: 4 Door Bugatti Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 383 iTrader: (0)	Yes it is possible. My buddy had them on his. But I think he got the bulb out error fixed by doing a flash or something Last edited by jattditutti; 09-20-2012 at 03:53 AM.

09-20-2012, 06:49 AM	#5
cn555ic The Coding Guy Drives: FBO 335i Vert meth/nitrous Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 17,859 iTrader: (5)	You can have a local coder code out the error warnings. I have mine coded to eliminate the dash bulb error warnings. __________________ *CODING BMWs in N.Y Area 917-939-4980* Call or Text for more INFO

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Jeff@TopGearSolutions BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: C6 Z06, GSXR-750, 09 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TopGearSolutions.com Posts: 12,416 iTrader: (25)	Have you emailed HPB? They might be able to send you an extra error canceler. __________________ Latest Specials!! Email Me! Jeff@TopGearSolutions.Com Evolution Racewerks Charge Pipes and FMIC Sale ETS FMIC INTERCOOLER SALE! Cobb AP for BMW N54 & N55, Lowest Price! Like Us On Facebook For Discounts!

09-20-2012, 07:41 PM	#11
E90Company Major General Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SFL Posts: 5,524 iTrader: (2)	I bought my kit from UndergroundEuro's for my 2008, and it was a direct PNP kit with no errors/flickering. Ballast only, no capacitors etc. Works great and looks awesome. May be different for 2007, but they are both pre-LCI, so.. __________________ FBO N54 6AT

09-20-2012, 03:48 AM	#3
jattditutti But I has VTEC Drives: 4 Door Bugatti Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 383 iTrader: (0)

09-20-2012, 10:15 AM	#7
BoostedE90 Major Drives: e90 335i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa/Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,429 iTrader: (5)	My car is an 08 but the build date is 11/7/07. I have been running the kit from HPB for well over a year now and no issues.

09-20-2012, 07:42 PM	#12
cn555ic The Coding Guy Drives: FBO 335i Vert meth/nitrous Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 17,859 iTrader: (5)	2007 for some reason are more likely to throw bulb errors more than any other MY. __________________ *CODING BMWs in N.Y Area 917-939-4980* Call or Text for more INFO

10-05-2012, 12:59 AM	#16
WickedB Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	Resolved, updated first post.

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