03-28-2022, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SA, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wpoll
I've found that the solder repair only works long-term when you tin (cover with solder) BOTH the steel plate contact location AND the metal tabs on the bulb holder. This creates a solder-to-solder contact that seems to (finally) cure this issue. 
This assumes the steel plate is still correctly located and not loose from heat destroying the plastic plate mount points...  |
In addition I added some dielectric grease which seems to keep things functional longer. Done repair twice in the 7 years I've owned the X5. This last time I replaced the bulb holders as I was not happy with the way the originals looked. Been fine since (~2 years ago if memory serves).
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