Retrofit LED headlights?

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by UCrewX5

So glad to hear that your headlights are finally working properly, Chris!! Congrats!

THANK YOU!!! It was a long journey

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by Tony@SMS

Awesome,good to hear you got working Chris.👌🏻👍

Thanks Tony!! Can't thank you enough for putting up with my texts and cries for help This was a stressful project between the headlights being used, FRM recalls from BMW, wiring updates....just thankful it all works now

Chris

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

LOVE THAT COLOR COMBO!!!

Double check that you removed Halogen and Xenon in the vehicle order, make sure LED is (552) is the only one there. Also check 520 and 524 are removed as you don't have those anymore (520 is fogs, 524 is adaptive piece for fogs)

Chris

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

I've figured it out, was pin 50 on X14261 plug. I had to use old wire I removed and its now working!

This is quite interesting as the replacement of pin 50 on X14261 plug was part of the NEW instructions, not the old instructions....so you basically reverted to the old instructions and all is well now.

Between BMWs issues with FRM advise and wiring, this definitely concerns me. Instructions need to be updated by BMW a THIRD time...

[X5INGH]

Yes your right, I tried few combinations and just went back to what I figured worked with old FRM. Low and behold it worked.

Edit: Coder did that with the Vehicle order. He has asked If we have to Change the car's production date and if yes the what should be used?

Thanks for everyone's help. I think this thread is going to be invaluable source for anyone looking to go with this retrofit. Hang in there if you are, its a fantastic upgrade!!

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

Yes your right, I tried few combinations and just went back to what I figured worked with old FRM. Low and behold it worked.

Edit: Coder did that with the Vehicle order. He has asked If we have to Change the car's production date and if yes the what should be used?

Thanks for everyone's help. I think this thread is going to be invaluable source for anyone looking to go with this retrofit. Hang in there if you are, its a fantastic upgrade!!

You received a brand new FRM, correct? If so, you should not have to change cars production date...but, I suppose it may be worth a try.

Chris

[X5INGH]

Originally Posted by Chris F.

You received a brand new FRM, correct? If so, you should not have to change cars production date...but, I suppose it may be worth a try.

Chris

Yes brand new FRM3 with the all important orange sticker to signify that its not from the faulty batch..

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

Yes brand new FRM3 with the all important orange sticker to signify that its not from the faulty batch..

Yes yes! I was not sure if the orange sticker was a USA thing or not, sounds like it is global.

Perhaps it is worth a try to fit a newer production date, but tell me, when you start the car do you get any errors? If so, which ones?

What happens when you turn on the parking lights, and then low beams and high beams?

Chris

[X5INGH]

Originally Posted by Chris F.

Yes yes! I was not sure if the orange sticker was a USA thing or not, sounds like it is global.

Perhaps it is worth a try to fit a newer production date, but tell me, when you start the car do you get any errors? If so, which ones?

What happens when you turn on the parking lights, and then low beams and high beams?

Chris

Hi Chris,

These are the errors when I start the car. Soon as I turn the lights on they all but vanish with only the fog lights and rear right reverse light error that remains.

So looks like my right rear reverse light is out, changed the bulb and still not working. I'm convinced that something isn't right with the wiring.

Also when I start the car the high beams flicker for 2-3 seconds.

Otherwise lights function perfectly.

[330i ZHP]

great looking

Originally Posted by X5INGH