[Zainrz96]

Hi guys!
My driver side Angel eye bulb went out, so the rings don't light up. i understand i need a new bulb, i went to BMW. asked for the bulb type . they said it is an H8 35W, i went to another store, bought the bulb for cheaper, then i opened the cap where the bulbs are located, i couldnt find a H8 bulb or something like it there, there is a different type of bulb there. Am i looking at the wrong place (Inside the hood ) or does the car have a different type of bulb?

Thank You!

[mrucker71]

To access the Halo bulb you have to remove the front wheel shroud. then you will see a black plastic cover protruding out. Use a small screwdriver to lightly lift the lock tabs on the top and bottom while pulling on it. then you can see the Halo bulb. you will need a precision screwdriver or a torx to unscrew the screws on each side to remove the bulb. there are only 2 wire connectors and I believe they are polarity sensitive.

[mrucker71]

okay they just completed their diagnostic. they said there is a fault in the footwell module and it and the programming is $1201.42, let's not forget that cents lol

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by Zainrz96

Hi guys!
My driver side Angel eye bulb went out, so the rings don't light up. i understand i need a new bulb, i went to BMW. asked for the bulb type . they said it is an H8 35W, i went to another store, bought the bulb for cheaper, then i opened the cap where the bulbs are located, i couldnt find a H8 bulb or something like it there, there is a different type of bulb there. Am i looking at the wrong place (Inside the hood ) or does the car have a different type of bulb?

Thank You!

there were two types. LCI models got H8s. You should have an H*, you can get at it through a small access door in the fender well. It's easiest however if you just commit to pulling the wheel and peeling back the front of the fender liner.

Originally Posted by mrucker71

okay they just completed their diagnostic. they said there is a fault in the footwell module and it and the programming is $1201.42, let's not forget that cents lol

sounds like a great time to invest in a quality KDCAN cable and some software.
You can grab a used module on ebay for a few bucks and reprogram it to your car yourself. Or simply update your existing module.
Save yourself a thousand dollars and get yourself the stuff you need for future diagnostics.