Problems with xenon

SuaveX5 · #1 08-04-2005, 09:25 AM

Help

guys as I posted before my 2002 is getting a face lift, now the only problem is that the low bean ( xenon ) don`t come on

but the angel lights and the high bean work fine.(none xenon).

the xenons lights have a plug on the under side can someone please put thier hands on the under part of the lights and tell me if there is anything plug on to that plug please.

SuaveX5 · #2 08-05-2005, 08:59 AM

Any one?

or maybe it need to be re coded on the computer, all the OBC is telling me is check the low beams.

dflwshaft · #3 08-05-2005, 09:43 AM

I updated my 540 to halo lights and it work fine save one issue.

The first question is if you had xenon's before the face lift or if you were upgrading to xenons. If you had them before, all the plugs should work (don't forget the self-leveling plug).

You may have trouble gettng power to the halo's. My upgrade kit came with a pigtail connector for the halo's that didn't really work like I wanted, but to fix it would require that I hack some wires which I am reluctant to do.

I'm not sure what you can do with programming the light control module. Furthermore, I'm not sure replacing the wiring harness for the front lights will be compatible with your current light control module. Unfortunately, you won't know until you buy all the parts and spend a day working on it.

If you didn't have xenon's before the update, I can't help. It'll be a total hack, but it can be done. I just don't like going that far because the electronics in BMW's seem to be rather sensitive.

SuaveX5 · #4 08-05-2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dflwshaft

I updated my 540 to halo lights and it work fine save one issue.

The first question is if you had xenon's before the face lift or if you were upgrading to xenons. If you had them before, all the plugs should work (don't forget the self-leveling plug).

You may have trouble gettng power to the halo's. My upgrade kit came with a pigtail connector for the halo's that didn't really work like I wanted, but to fix it would require that I hack some wires which I am reluctant to do.

I'm not sure what you can do with programming the light control module. Furthermore, I'm not sure replacing the wiring harness for the front lights will be compatible with your current light control module. Unfortunately, you won't know until you buy all the parts and spend a day working on it.

If you didn't have xenon's before the update, I can't help. It'll be a total hack, but it can be done. I just don't like going that far because the electronics in BMW's seem to be rather sensitive.

yes i had xenons before, and got the wire hardness for the new lights, and they do self level i see them move,
High beams = Working

angel lights = working

turn signals = working

Self-leveling = working

Low beams (xenon) = NOT working

the stealer will be taking a look at it today.

SuaveX5 · #5 08-11-2005, 11:43 AM

To day i took the X to the stealer to see if they can tell me why the low beams don`t come on, after a few minutes they told me that the light module is bad and they will put in new ones on monday that the module still cover under CPO W.

So hopefully on monday i can use my low beans for the firts time since las week

i`ll let you guys know what happens.
and tanks all for all the help..

dflwshaft · #6 08-11-2005, 01:39 PM

Did he say the lighting control module was bad or just the xenon ballasts (the prominent aluminum cases with all the high voltage stickers near each light). If it's just the ballasts, you can order two new ones from Bekkers (http://www.bekkers.com) for $154 each. It will take minutes to install.

sdogg888 · #7 08-12-2005, 02:58 AM

good to hear that .. let us know how it turns out.

SuaveX5 · #8 08-12-2005, 10:55 AM

Light module

dflwshaft · #9 08-12-2005, 03:58 PM

Cool, nice diagram.

Yeah, I'm glad that LCM is under warranty. It would cost if it weren't. I'm actually surprised they gave you warranty service after the mod. Most vehicle manufacturers won't.

Anyway, hope that gets it fixed for you.

SuaveX5 · #10 08-12-2005, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dflwshaft

Cool, nice diagram.

Yeah, I'm glad that LCM is under warranty. It would cost if it weren't. I'm actually surprised they gave you warranty service after the mod. Most vehicle manufacturers won't.

Anyway, hope that gets it fixed for you.

I was thinking the same about the warranty, but maybe the service guy that inspeted didn`t put 2 plus 2 together ( humm 02 X5 but looks like and 05 front)

or maybe they don`t want to scarme away and want me to be one more custumer for them, because after all it does not cost the dealer anything because i`m sure they bill BMW USA for any rapairs that they do that are under the warranty. Plus they know that i have a choice of 4 BMW dealer on the area

well what ever the case was i`m so happy that hey didn`t say anything