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Old 11-03-2009, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by RPX5 View Post
shoot a PM to MTX5, i think he was having similar issues. He may know.
after i got his PM i figured out the issue. its impossible for it to be the ballasts..since we both had issues after changing the bulbs. therefore it led me to believe the bulbs were the issue. my buddy and i changed the bulbs today to some OEM 4300k i had lying around and the issue is GONE. after a year i finally found the issue! aftermarket bulbs/ballasts = no go for the X unless you put in a new wiring harness (i guess not on ALL X5s but for mine and anas for now)...

the 8000k bulbs also might require more than 35 watts..which could be another issue. i'm doing some research to see if there are other bulbs out there. i really liked the 8000k look with the LED AEs.. the 4300k is too yellow for me..but at least i finally have working headlights! and right on time..inspection is due end of this month haha
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