Need help with headlights!!

ISSA335 · 10-15-2018, 04:24 PM

I purchased brand new headlights, driver side works fine, but before I replaced them the passenger side halo and headlight were both out, it appeared there had been A lot of condensation inside of that one and the ballast looked terrible so I bought the brand new headlights and a brand new ballast and Installed everything and same problem on my new headlights, passenger side halo and headlight are out... any ideas as to what could be wrong

Fritzer · 10-15-2018, 05:43 PM

New bulbs or new headlight assembly? Aftermarket or BMW OEM?

mweisdorfer · 10-15-2018, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ISSA335

I purchased brand new headlights, driver side works fine, but before I replaced them the passenger side halo and headlight were both out, it appeared there had been A lot of condensation inside of that one and the ballast looked terrible so I bought the brand new headlights and a brand new ballast and Installed everything and same problem on my new headlights, passenger side halo and headlight are out... any ideas as to what could be wrong

I'd buy Lux's newest version for the halo bulbs, which is version 7 I think. I'd also buy D1S - Osram Xenarc 66140CBI for my main bulbs.

If the angle eye is not working, switch the polarity.

You have to code the new headlight to the DME...

ISSA335 · 10-15-2018, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritzer

New bulbs or new headlight assembly? Aftermarket or BMW OEM?

They are brand new Aftermarket assemblies, new aftermarket bulbs and new aftermarket halos

ISSA335 · 10-15-2018, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ISSA335

I purchased brand new headlights, driver side works fine, but before I replaced them the passenger side halo and headlight were both out, it appeared there had been A lot of condensation inside of that one and the ballast looked terrible so I bought the brand new headlights and a brand new ballast and Installed everything and same problem on my new headlights, passenger side halo and headlight are out... any ideas as to what could be wrong

I'd buy Lux's newest version for the halo bulbs, which is version 7 I think. I'd also buy D1S - Osram Xenarc 66140CBI for my main bulbs.

If the angle eye is not working, switch the polarity.

You have to code the new headlight to the DME...

They are LUX bulbs and brand new headlight bulbs not sure what brand

Fritzer · 10-15-2018, 06:03 PM

Only thing I can really think is defective part, or maybe corroded connections? Did you use bulb grease? See if you can power the headlights/bulbs externally (if you know how to). I'm not really much help as I have never delved into the whole angel eyes thing, not too much of a fan. Looks cool though!

ISSA335 · 10-15-2018, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritzer

Only thing I can really think is defective part, or maybe corroded connections? Did you use bulb grease? See if you can power the headlights/bulbs externally (if you know how to). I'm not really much help as I have never delved into the whole angel eyes thing, not too much of a fan. Looks cool though!

Update, so the driver side headlight and halo both worked on the OEM headlight and for the aftermarket you have to remove all the Xenon components from the stock and reinstall into the aftermarket (the ballasts and bulbs and what not) so after reinstalling all those fully working components into the after market, the halos work but the headlight does not? Also on the passenger side with the brand new ballast installed, the headlight works but the halos do not, the old headlight didn't work at all so with the new Xenon ballast the headlight works now but the halos still do not, when I plug the passenger side into the driver side wiring everything works though...

Fritzer · 10-16-2018, 10:25 AM

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when I plug the passenger side into the driver side wiring everything works though...

Might just come down to a wiring issue, not 100% sure. This goes over my head in terms of electronics.

Maybe call the manufacturer of the aftermarket piece and see what guidance they can provide.

mweisdorfer · 10-16-2018, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritzer

Only thing I can really think is defective part, or maybe corroded connections? Did you use bulb grease? See if you can power the headlights/bulbs externally (if you know how to). I'm not really much help as I have never delved into the whole angel eyes thing, not too much of a fan. Looks cool though!

Update, so the driver side headlight and halo both worked on the OEM headlight and for the aftermarket you have to remove all the Xenon components from the stock and reinstall into the aftermarket (the ballasts and bulbs and what not) so after reinstalling all those fully working components into the after market, the halos work but the headlight does not? Also on the passenger side with the brand new ballast installed, the headlight works but the halos do not, the old headlight didn't work at all so with the new Xenon ballast the headlight works now but the halos still do not, when I plug the passenger side into the driver side wiring everything works though...

I think I'd be sending the after mkt headlights back.

ISSA335 · 10-16-2018, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ISSA335

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Originally Posted by Fritzer

Only thing I can really think is defective part, or maybe corroded connections? Did you use bulb grease? See if you can power the headlights/bulbs externally (if you know how to). I'm not really much help as I have never delved into the whole angel eyes thing, not too much of a fan. Looks cool though!

Update, so the driver side headlight and halo both worked on the OEM headlight and for the aftermarket you have to remove all the Xenon components from the stock and reinstall into the aftermarket (the ballasts and bulbs and what not) so after reinstalling all those fully working components into the after market, the halos work but the headlight does not? Also on the passenger side with the brand new ballast installed, the headlight works but the halos do not, the old headlight didn't work at all so with the new Xenon ballast the headlight works now but the halos still do not, when I plug the passenger side into the driver side wiring everything works though...

I think I'd be sending the after mkt headlights back.

I am sending them back

mweisdorfer · 10-16-2018, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

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Originally Posted by ISSA335

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Originally Posted by Fritzer

Only thing I can really think is defective part, or maybe corroded connections? Did you use bulb grease? See if you can power the headlights/bulbs externally (if you know how to). I'm not really much help as I have never delved into the whole angel eyes thing, not too much of a fan. Looks cool though!

Update, so the driver side headlight and halo both worked on the OEM headlight and for the aftermarket you have to remove all the Xenon components from the stock and reinstall into the aftermarket (the ballasts and bulbs and what not) so after reinstalling all those fully working components into the after market, the halos work but the headlight does not? Also on the passenger side with the brand new ballast installed, the headlight works but the halos do not, the old headlight didn't work at all so with the new Xenon ballast the headlight works now but the halos still do not, when I plug the passenger side into the driver side wiring everything works though...

I think I'd be sending the after mkt headlights back.

I am sending them back

Good move...

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Fritzer No one sleep in Tokyo 945 Rep 1,507 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i//1995 E34 530i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: San Diego, California -> Austin, Texas iTrader: (3)	Only thing I can really think is defective part, or maybe corroded connections? Did you use bulb grease? See if you can power the headlights/bulbs externally (if you know how to). I'm not really much help as I have never delved into the whole angel eyes thing, not too much of a fan. Looks cool though! __________________ 2011 E90 328i, 1995 E34 530i, 1992 E32 740i, 1991 E34 525i
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