E53 2004-2006 HEADLAMP FOGGING CLOUDY REPAIR SUGGESTIONS?

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by X5NTahoe4u

take a picture of how bad they are at night, they will give you some bs like they are aimed incorretly.. tell them to aim them and take a night picture. then reference this site..

google national highway traffic safety administration
HERE IS THE TSB!!
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B63-04-08 Date of Bulletin : JUN 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10025983
Component : EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary :
BMW: HEADLAMP MOISTURE: FAULT DIAGNOSTICS. WATER OR CONDENSATION IN ONE OR BOTH HEADLAMPS. MODELS 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 7 SERIES, X5, X6, 1 SERIES, AND 3 SERIES. MODEL YEARS 2000-20008. *PE
It is up to the dealer discretion. Let them put it in writing that nothing is wrong then take the picture and copy of your service invoice demonstrating that the dealer is blind and perhaps toyota products will be in your future.
and put in your year make model and this should come up..
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI)
Service Bulletins - Search Results
31 Record(s) Displayed.

Report Date : September 6, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Search Type : VEHICLE
Year : 2004
Make : BMW
Model : X5
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B65-75-06 Date of Bulletin : APR 01, 2009
NHTSA Item Number : 10029605
Component : AIR BAGS
Summary :
BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP (AWL) IS ILLUMINATED, TOGETHER WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LAMP (POL). THE PROBLEM MAY BE INTERMITTENT. MICROCRACKS IN THE OC3 SEAT MAT. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B-11-01-07 Date of Bulletin : MAR 01, 2009
NHTSA Item Number : 10029025
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEIESEL
Summary :
BMW: SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OIL FILLER CAPS, LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS, TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. MOISTURE ACCUMULATING IN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE OR HOSES CAN FREEZE DUE TO LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B130209 Date of Bulletin : MAR 01, 2009
NHTSA Item Number : 10029544
Component : FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Summary :
BMW: DIESEL: DIAGNOSIS FOR LOW PRESSURE FUEL SUPPLY FAULTS. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED (A FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED IN THE CC) AND A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES MAY BE STORED IN THE DDE CONTROL MODULE. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B-11-01-07 Date of Bulletin : MAR 01, 2009
NHTSA Item Number : 10029025
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Summary :
BMW: SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OIL FILLER CAPS, LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS, TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. MOISTURE ACCUMULATING IN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE OR HOSES CAN FREEZE DUE TO LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B-11-01-07 Date of Bulletin : MAR 01, 2009
NHTSA Item Number : 10029025
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary :
BMW: SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OIL FILLER CAPS, LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS, TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. MOISTURE ACCUMULATING IN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE OR HOSES CAN FREEZE DUE TO LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B51-30-08 Date of Bulletin : NOV 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10029008
Component : STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary :
BMW: WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL AREA CAUSING THE CARPET TO BECOME WET. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B51-30-08 Date of Bulletin : NOV 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10029008
Component : STRUCTURE
Summary :
BMW: WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL AREA CAUSING THE CARPET TO BECOME WET. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B51-30-08 Date of Bulletin : NOV 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10029008
Component : STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Summary :
BMW: WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL AREA CAUSING THE CARPET TO BECOME WET. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B51-30-08 Date of Bulletin : NOV 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10029008
Component : STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Summary :
BMW: WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL AREA CAUSING THE CARPET TO BECOME WET. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B-12-04-05 Date of Bulletin : OCT 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10028370
Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Summary :
BMW: CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. MODELS E83, E85, E86, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60 AND E61. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B-12-04-05 Date of Bulletin : OCT 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10028370
Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary :
BMW: CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. MODELS E83, E85, E86, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60 AND E61. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B-12-04-05 Date of Bulletin : OCT 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10028370
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary :
BMW: CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. MODELS E83, E85, E86, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60 AND E61. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B 340307 Date of Bulletin : JUN 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10025363
Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary :
DSC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. E70 (X5) VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO JANUARY 28, 2007. *PE UPDATED 9/10/08. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B63-04-08 Date of Bulletin : JUN 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10025983
Component : EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary :
BMW: HEADLAMP MOISTURE: FAULT DIAGNOSTICS. WATER OR CONDENSATION IN ONE OR BOTH HEADLAMPS. MODELS 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 7 SERIES, X5, X6, 1 SERIES, AND 3 SERIES. MODEL YEARS 2000-20008. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B34 01 08 Date of Bulletin : APR 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10025586
Component : PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Summary :
THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING IS ILLUMINATED AND FAULT CODE 6032 IS STORED. FOR MODEL E70 (X5). *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B12 08 08 Date of Bulletin : APR 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10025582
Component : POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary :
SERVICE ACTION ON MY 2005 AND 2006 E53 (X5) WITH M54 ENGINE AND GM5 TRANSMISSION PRODUCED 09/2004-10/2006 - REPROGRAM DME. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B12 04 08 Date of Bulletin : APR 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10025583
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary :
E53 WITH M54 AND GM5 - REPROGRAM DME. E53 (X5) WITH M54 ENGINE AND GM5 TRANSMISSION PRODUCED 9/3003 - 10/2004. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B12 08 08 Date of Bulletin : APR 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10025582
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary :
SERVICE ACTION ON MY 2005 AND 2006 E53 (X5) WITH M54 ENGINE AND GM5 TRANSMISSION PRODUCED 09/2004-10/2006 - REPROGRAM DME. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B12 04 08 Date of Bulletin : APR 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10025583
Component : POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary :
E53 WITH M54 AND GM5 - REPROGRAM DME. E53 (X5) WITH M54 ENGINE AND GM5 TRANSMISSION PRODUCED 9/3003 - 10/2004. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B37-03-07 Date of Bulletin : JAN 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10025775
Component : SUSPENSION
Summary :
BMW: DYNAMIC DRIVE (ARS) FRONT SWAY BAR REPAIRS. E70 (X5) WITH SPORT PACKAGE OPTION CODE ZSP. *PE
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B61 11 07 Date of Bulletin : NOV 01, 2007
NHTSA Item Number : 10024508
Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary :
MISSING CLIP ON POWER CABLE CAUSES VARIOUS ELECTRICAL COMPLAINTS. *NJ
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 510307 Date of Bulletin : FEB 01, 2007
NHTSA Item Number : 10021405
Component : LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Summary :
INSTALL HOOD LATCH CORROSION RESISTANT CLIP. *KB
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 360106 Date of Bulletin : MAR 01, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10020008
Component : TIRES
Summary :
ERRONEOUS FLAT TIRE WARNING. *TT
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 2420205 Date of Bulletin : JAN 01, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10014893
Component : POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary :
HARSH 2-1 DOWNSHIFT. *EH BMW E35. *SC X5 FROM 10/03 UP TO 04/05. *TT
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 110504 Date of Bulletin : JUN 01, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10012805
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary :
M62TU/S62 SECONDARY AIR DIAGNOSTICS AND AIR DELIVERY PASSAGE CLEANING PROCEDURE. *EH UPDATE. *TT
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 5420105 Date of Bulletin : APR 21, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10014901
Component : VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Summary :
PANORAMIC ROOF WON'T CLOSE FROM THE VENT POSITION. *EH
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 1220405 Date of Bulletin : FEB 11, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10012787
Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary :
CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED INTAKE AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FAULTS STORED IN DME. *EH
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 1220404 Date of Bulletin : OCT 22, 2004
NHTSA Item Number : 10010945
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary :
POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE FROM A STOP. THIS SERVICE MEASURE SUPERSEDES SMM1220404 DATED 04/07/2004. *EH
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 07142004 Date of Bulletin : JUL 14, 2004
NHTSA Item Number : 10010968
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary :
PART 2. SERVICE ACTION & DELIVERY STOP. *TT
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 07122004 Date of Bulletin : JUL 12, 2004
NHTSA Item Number : 10010966
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary :
RETAIL DELIVERY STOP ON 2004 MY 8 & 12 CYLINDER VEHICLES PRODUCED MAY 2004 THROUGH JULY 2004. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE MAIL FAIL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY OR FAIL TO START AT ALL. *TT
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2004
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 5120604 Date of Bulletin : JUN 18, 2004
NHTSA Item Number : 10008430
Component : LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Summary :
UPPER HATCH LIGHTS ARE ON WHEN THE HATCH IS CLOSED; UPPER HATCH OPENS BY ITSELF; UPPER HATCH WILL NOT SOFT CLOSE (SCA FUNCTION INACTIVATE). *TT

wow thanks man. i'm gonnaget working on it

[X Foomph]

Hey NTahoe4u,
Without being a PITA, where would I go to find an TSB (similar to above with all known defects, recalls etc) for a 2002 X5 ??

[X5NTahoe4u]

Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Report Date : September 8, 2009 at 01:49 AM
Search Type : VEHICLE
Year : 2002
Make : BMW
Model : X5


Results : 19 | All records displayed
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B65-75-06 Date of Bulletin : APR 01, 2009
NHTSA Item Number : 10029605
Component : AIR BAGS
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B130209 Date of Bulletin : MAR 01, 2009
NHTSA Item Number : 10029544
Component : FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B-11-01-07 Date of Bulletin : MAR 01, 2009
NHTSA Item Number : 10029025
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B-11-01-07 Date of Bulletin : MAR 01, 2009
NHTSA Item Number : 10029025
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B-11-01-07 Date of Bulletin : MAR 01, 2009
NHTSA Item Number : 10029025
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEIESEL
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B51-30-08 Date of Bulletin : NOV 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10029008
Component : STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B51-30-08 Date of Bulletin : NOV 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10029008
Component : STRUCTURE:BODY
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B51-30-08 Date of Bulletin : NOV 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10029008
Component : STRUCTURE
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B51-30-08 Date of Bulletin : NOV 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10029008
Component : STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B 340307 Date of Bulletin : JUN 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10025363
Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B63-04-08 Date of Bulletin : JUN 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10025983
Component : EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B34 01 08 Date of Bulletin : APR 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10025586
Component : PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B37-03-07 Date of Bulletin : JAN 01, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10025775
Component : SUSPENSION
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI B61 11 07 Date of Bulletin : NOV 01, 2007
NHTSA Item Number : 10024508
Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 510307 Date of Bulletin : FEB 01, 2007
NHTSA Item Number : 10021405
Component : LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 125003 Date of Bulletin : JAN 01, 2003
NHTSA Item Number : 10001002
Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 135002 Date of Bulletin : NOV 01, 2002
NHTSA Item Number : 10000484
Component : FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI515301 Date of Bulletin : FEB 01, 2002
NHTSA Item Number : 629476
Component : VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : 515301 Date of Bulletin : DEC 01, 2001
NHTSA Item Number : 628431
Component : STRUCTURE:BODYOOR

[X Foomph]

Originally Posted by X5NTahoe4u

Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Report Date : September 8, 2009 at 01:49 AM
Search Type : VEHICLE
Year : 2002
Make : BMW
Model : X5


Results : 19 | All records displayed
Make : BMW Model : X5 Year : 2002
Manufacturer : BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Service Bulletin Number : SI-B65-75-06 Date of Bulletin : APR 01, 2009
NHTSA Item Number : 10029605
Component : AIR BAGS
Check to Request Research. Submit below. Get Summary
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Wow,
Thanks for that. Sheesh, there's a heap to read and check up on with all that lot. Strange how the tranny is not mentioned.
Wonder what's the most prevalent and costly item?

[John Sims]

Go to Chief Auto or Pep Boys etc. buy a lens cleaning kit for $10.00 they work great my 02 were shot and they cleaned up like new lots of elbow grease there are several that are good.

[mark scheurer]

Amazon.com: 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System: Automotive

Try this. My headlight looks new. It can't be distinguished from new.

[BigGar]

Great info here. The wetsanding stepdown, starting with 1200, 1500, then 2000, followed by buffing with nearly any rubbing/polishing compound, especially with a rotary type buffer seems to do the best job. There's still some elbow grease involved, but not as much as hand polishing your wetsanding haze.
Of course, if the problem is condensation, drip marks, fog, or any combination of the three on the inside of the lens, you need to be harping away at your BMW guys and get them replaced.
Seems to be a very common and frustrating problem on the Z8's as well, the foggy haze on the inside of the lenses.



Gar

[markreg]

Good info. Thanks!

[JoshGM]

Mine too, my X5 looks like its developing cataract! But I cant understand why my 318i 2001 model has its 'eyes' still shiney while my 4.6is 3 years younger is all foggy!

[Kewl X5]

Who knows? Different manufacturing technique or maybe more UV exposure on your 4.6is...these plastic headlight covers are made in the USA and it happens due to UV exposure. I used the 3M kit and it helped...Now condensation behind the headlight covers is another story...

Originally Posted by JoshGM

Mine too, my X5 looks like its developing cataract! But I cant understand why my 318i 2001 model has its 'eyes' still shiney while my 4.6is 3 years younger is all foggy!