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ShadyShane · 08-26-2018, 06:30 PM

I bought a 2007 bmw 328i last week and as soon as I got home I realized my headlights were extremely dim. I am very confused because the top lighting on the headlights is working but the eyes are too dim to use the headlights at all. Any suggestions on what to try or a good bmw mechanic in the San Diego area?

e92_bryan · 08-26-2018, 06:45 PM

Chnage the bulb...
Or maybe it looks dull when compared to most headlights in the forum bc they run lux

ShadyShane · 08-26-2018, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by e92_bryan

Chnage the bulb...
Or maybe it looks dull when compared to most headlights in the forum bc they run lux

No they're too dim to use at night. They're just barely lit which makes me think it's a possible electrical problem

lucasmiller2015 · 08-27-2018, 12:13 AM

Xenon or halogen?

ShadyShane · 08-27-2018, 12:16 AM

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Xenon or halogen?

Xenon

lucasmiller2015 · 08-27-2018, 12:19 AM

It's either an electrical problem or very likely that the bulbs have never been replaced. Have you tried pulling codes from the FRM (module that controls lights/windows)? If you want to try replacing bulbs, the Osram CBI/CBH/CBB are fairly expensive but worth it.

ShadyShane · 08-27-2018, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by lucasmiller2015

It's either an electrical problem or very likely that the bulbs have never been replaced. Have you tried pulling codes from the FRM (module that controls lights/windows)? If you want to try replacing bulbs, the Osram CBI/CBH/CBB are fairly expensive but worth it.

It could be that they haven't been replaced but I'm not sure how long the lifespan is. I'm pretty sure they were installed around 3 years ago. I also have 2 warning lights on which may show the issue. Here are some pics of them and what the headlights are putting out.

lucasmiller2015 · 08-27-2018, 12:43 AM

Do you have a picture of the headlights during the day or with your camera flash on? Just based on those pictures, they look a lot like aftermarket replacements and not the OEM modules

ShadyShane · 08-27-2018, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lucasmiller2015

Do you have a picture of the headlights during the day or with your camera flash on? Just based on those pictures, they look a lot like aftermarket replacements and not the OEM modules

Yes, they are aftermarket headlights. I'll attach some pics with the flash on if that helps

ShadyShane · 08-27-2018, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by lucasmiller2015

Do you have a picture of the headlights during the day or with your camera flash on? Just based on those pictures, they look a lot like aftermarket replacements and not the OEM modules

Yes, they are aftermarket headlights. I'll attach some pics with the flash on if that helps

This is with the flash on. Also, these are the headlights that are installed.

e92_bryan · 08-27-2018, 01:36 AM

Its not the bulb
Its the headlight, they’re after market can’t expect quality...aka brightness

ShadyShane · 08-27-2018, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by e92_bryan

Its not the bulb
Its the headlight, they’re after market can’t expect quality...aka brightness

Fair enough, any suggestions on some better quality options

e92_bryan · 08-27-2018, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ShadyShane

Fair enough, any suggestions on some better quality options

OEM

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lucasmiller2015 Private First Class 76 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Central Coast, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	It's either an electrical problem or very likely that the bulbs have never been replaced. Have you tried pulling codes from the FRM (module that controls lights/windows)? If you want to try replacing bulbs, the Osram CBI/CBH/CBB are fairly expensive but worth it. __________________ 2020 M340i \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Premium \| Exec \| Adaptive M Suspension \| Harmon/Kardon Previous: 2011 E90 335i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| 2007 E90 335i \| Monaco Blue Metallic
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