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02-26-2009, 02:26 PM
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E53 2004-2006 HEADLAMP FOGGING CLOUDY REPAIR SUGGESTIONS?
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02-26-2009, 02:46 PM
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My post in this thread may help.
http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...day-again.html
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02-27-2009, 01:53 AM
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My 2006 BMW X5 4.4 has the same problem with foggy HID assembly light. I complain it to BMW dealer, they remove it and clean it with solution and seal it back. It looks better now. Thank BMW, my car is still under warranty. They will replace your Headlight if it is still foggy over time. Check with your local BMW dealer, if they can correct that for you.
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02-27-2009, 07:20 PM
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Headlamp Lense Cleaning or replacement options..
Thank you for the responses. The car is out of factory warranty and is in CPO warranty period. I asked if they would be willing to make an exception or I call BMW to get authorization. Service advisor got nervous told me not to call and in my opinion made sure nothing could be done. Dealer says not a covered item in CPO period. Does anyone have a schematic or point to a place of how to replace or clean the headlight lenses without replacing the entire headlight assembly? (Mechanical Directions) Thank you X5world community with any assistance.
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02-27-2009, 07:53 PM
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realchef posted a really good DIY on this exact problem some time ago. I've had a look for the thread but can't find it. Drop him a line with your problem, I'm sure he'll help out.
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02-27-2009, 10:45 PM
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It's hard to tell from your description if it's condensation on the inside or on the outside of the plastic. It sounds like what I've seen on most bimmers with the plastic headlight lenses after they five or six years old the outside of the lenses become cloudy and yellowish. I wet sanded the cloudy layer off of the outside of my headlight lenses starting with 1000 or 1500 grit wet sand paper (depending on how bad), then worked my way up to 2500 grit. After the 2500 I buffed the crap out of it with Meguiar's PlastX plastic wax and they look almost like new again.
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02-28-2009, 02:53 AM
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X5NTahoe,
Go to this website RealOEM.com Online BMW Parts Catalog to find out the exact headlight assembly for your model. You can remove it and clean it with cleaning solution.
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09-06-2009, 02:49 PM
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BMW Goodwilled a new set after a call to BMW NA and cited safety reasons.
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09-06-2009, 03:08 PM
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can u explain how u did that? My SA is giving me crap about mine and i want new headlights like crazy, theres condensation marks inside my headlights
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09-06-2009, 03:27 PM
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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 and ask the dealer to take a picture have the SA sign it and then take your own picture for double confirmation and copy of your service invoice demonstrating that the dealer is blind and perhaps toyota products will be in your future when you call BMW NA and send the pdf of the blind dealer invoice the picture of the lights the NHTSB letter the SIB # (service information bulletin) and then let them know how they could produce something with such safety concerns as faulty headlight designs. Failure to fix will result in loss of future customer and bad publicity as you may contact your local media outlets to get the word out. The game these days from BMW to customers is push back and until the squeeky wheel gets the grease there is a half hearted effort to repair the issue at hand. Usually takes about three trips to get the real problem repaired. Especially with the lights. By the way they are made by Hella. May be able to get them aftermarket for much less if the dealer does not cooperate. 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:ENGINE  IESELSummary : 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 Last edited by X5NTahoe4u; 09-06-2009 at 03:41 PM. Reason: missing something
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