DIY-xenon day time running lights !

planetscott · 05-05-2008, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff

Here's an image of the compartment that holds the high beam bulb if you have Xenons. There are 3 clip like devices that hold the bulb in which makes it difficult to remove the bulb. I was able to get my passenger side bulb off but not my driver side. I got the passenger side bulb off by pulling up on the bulb with the black stalk device attached to it. For some reason the driver side is a lot harder to remove for me and whenever I try pulling up really hard, I end up just removing the black stalk...

If anyone has any suggestions on how to get the bulb out, it would be greatly appreciated.

I'm having this exact same problem ... anyone have a solution yet?

MrZippy · 07-24-2008, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by planetscott

I'm having this exact same problem ... anyone have a solution yet?

Anyone? I'm going to do mine and I see that this bulb can be quite tricky to get to. If anyone has done this change, please speak up.

Thanks a lot.

SkySoldier · 07-28-2008, 02:41 PM

Lol, yeah just tried changing the fugly DRL out the other day without removing the wheel well plastic, needless to say it kicked my ass, thanks for the write up!

iheartsole · 11-25-2008, 08:41 PM

so can i just purchase the H7bulb and im set to go for installing it wise or do i need something else?

cstmx_ryder · 04-14-2009, 06:23 PM

What would be a tool long enough to get to the H7 DRL bulbs? I can't think of any......

OP, what tool did you use to pull out the DRL bulb?

I just realized this as I'm working on my car just now.......So I have to put it on hold and go buy something that's long enough to pull the bulb out......

Please chime in

TIA

E90330iS · 04-14-2009, 10:12 PM

thats cool

AWMSPORT · 05-11-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Geoff

Here's an image of the compartment that holds the high beam bulb if you have Xenons. There are 3 clip like devices that hold the bulb in which makes it difficult to remove the bulb. I was able to get my passenger side bulb off but not my driver side. I got the passenger side bulb off by pulling up on the bulb with the black stalk device attached to it. For some reason the driver side is a lot harder to remove for me and whenever I try pulling up really hard, I end up just removing the black stalk...

If anyone has any suggestions on how to get the bulb out, it would be greatly appreciated.

I'm having this exact same problem ... anyone have a solution yet?

Yess Yess, i have not tried the pass side yet/ becauze I can not get the driver one out !! HOW DO U GET THE DRIVER ONE OUT?

stamd1 · 05-12-2009, 08:13 AM

I used needle nose pliers and grabbed one of the two electric connector prongs; pulling straight back. I had to use a fair amount of force not only clamping down on the prong but also pulling straight back in the small confined space. Definitely not that simple or easy.

raj55 · 02-13-2011, 12:08 PM

With the bulb holder/connector (electrical connection bit) still attached to the bulb, jiggle the bulb from side to side if the "straight push upwards" on the connector does not work. It will dislodge the bulb. I have changed the bulbs a couple of times by now. Changed from the original Philips long life to vision plus and again to osram night breaker and then again to the slightly brighter Osram 65W H7. It takes me approximately 5 min on each side. No you do not have to remove the tyre. Just work thro´ the window under the wheel arch.

335forme · 03-20-2011, 11:59 PM

I have to say that I have had 20 to 30 cars. I have never seen a car with a light like this. Never anything this difficult. Lets say you can fit in the wheel well with the wheel removed, and you can grab the bulb because the black thing fell off. How is it possible to gain enough leverage to remove the bulb?

I know I saw someone say 5 min, and no need to remove the tire. I find that impossible to believe. I could replace all the lamps in my last car in the time it takes to remove the wheel and the plastic well.

Thank you for the DIY too bad that I am this frustrated from trying it.

The_DDub · 03-23-2011, 12:55 PM

This can be accomplished with coding now. No need to mess with your car's wiring and risk shorts, error codes, etc. I changed my DRLs from high beams to AEs. (that coding is only possible with cars that have the FRM2 or FRM3 modules. Which is usually 04/07 and later build dates)

Spydeputy · 03-26-2011, 11:31 AM

thanks dude!

elratrero69 · 05-14-2011, 09:51 AM

I put the blue led

Sample · 05-24-2011, 08:55 PM

Is there a trick to pulling out the bulb? I tried doing my driver side and that bulb is stuck. Are there clips holding it in place?

Mr.E92 · 05-27-2011, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elratrero69

I put the blue led

Where did you get that led..... Please pm me the info

Sorry for thread jacking

Thanks in advance

r3t1cal · 11-27-2011, 09:37 AM

Did anyone open there manual and read about how to change you bulbs?

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE WHEEL OFF!!

BMW says:

turn your car on and turn the wheel in for each side (you do this twice)

Then you get down there and remove the plastic window in front of the wheel on the well. Then there is a second cap, then the plug, then unlock the bulb and your done!

BAM easy access.

I had to replace a headlight on Friday and it took me 10 minutes in the BMW Weatherford Parking Lot. The service department was closed on black friday...

To get leverage? BMW's own manual says you don't need excessive force you just got to find how it the bulb locks (which is shown in your manual)

BTW I did the bulb with only touch. Its impossible to squeeze your head in there.

landonvan · 01-09-2012, 08:37 PM

nice

kickthecan · 01-10-2012, 02:14 AM

Damn, so excessive to replace the light.

ems23 · 01-20-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by heezyo2o

So did you replace the DRLs with actual xenons are just xenon colored bulbs. The DRLs are also used for flashing, and I don't think you can "flash to pass" with actual xenons.

Also the DRL don't receive full power, so I don't think they'd look good during the day. And if they are real xenons, I don't think they'd even work. If you don't like the look, it'd be simpler to just the DRLs off. Also, if you want to flash someone, you could push the stalk forward so as to use the bi-xenons rather than pull back and flash with the halogens. Lights would first have to be on however.

I used to do that to get the bixenon flash, then I found out that you can code this in using the ncs expert

Flash to pass bixenon awesome
Mod

Hartge · 01-23-2012, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stamd1

I used needle nose pliers and grabbed one of the two electric connector prongs; pulling straight back. I had to use a fair amount of force not only clamping down on the prong but also pulling straight back in the small confined space. Definitely not that simple or easy.

yeah same here, not easy as I smashed the bulb inside the driverside, the bits are still in the headlight. very poor design by BMW.

I did the passenger side no problem, I found it easy by grabbing the bottom prong not the top

scofike · 04-04-2012, 03:14 PM

Nice!

PeteJonesN54 · 04-19-2012, 10:50 PM

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stamd1 Private First Class 19 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2015 535xi Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	I used needle nose pliers and grabbed one of the two electric connector prongs; pulling straight back. I had to use a fair amount of force not only clamping down on the prong but also pulling straight back in the small confined space. Definitely not that simple or easy.
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raj55 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 303 Posts Drives: E91 2009, 320i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SWEDEN iTrader: (0)	With the bulb holder/connector (electrical connection bit) still attached to the bulb, jiggle the bulb from side to side if the "straight push upwards" on the connector does not work. It will dislodge the bulb. I have changed the bulbs a couple of times by now. Changed from the original Philips long life to vision plus and again to osram night breaker and then again to the slightly brighter Osram 65W H7. It takes me approximately 5 min on each side. No you do not have to remove the tyre. Just work thro´ the window under the wheel arch.
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335forme Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (5)	I have to say that I have had 20 to 30 cars. I have never seen a car with a light like this. Never anything this difficult. Lets say you can fit in the wheel well with the wheel removed, and you can grab the bulb because the black thing fell off. How is it possible to gain enough leverage to remove the bulb? I know I saw someone say 5 min, and no need to remove the tire. I find that impossible to believe. I could replace all the lamps in my last car in the time it takes to remove the wheel and the plastic well. Thank you for the DIY too bad that I am this frustrated from trying it.
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