Depo Headlights LED AE ring issue

[Rado]

Hi guys, I had depos with LED AE for more than a year now with no issues whatsoever. Recently I noticed that the one of the big rings is hald dimmed. I played with wires and what not but could not replicate the problem, it just happens from time to time while driving and I can see the reflection on the cars in front of me. Anyway, I replaced the led driver box that connects to both led rings hoping that will solve the issue. The ring still gets half dimmed. Now I'm thinking it is the solder point at 6 o'clock causing the issue but not sure. My questions are:
- does anyone know if I have to bake open those headlights (I got them from ebay from fishcake321). He has not answered my questions yet.
- could it be a different issue?
- if get to open the headlight, do I try to solder the mid point on the existing ring or buy new set of led rings from Umnitza (I talked to them and they said theirs don't have that issue)

Any help is appreciated, since that ring drives me nuts and embarrasses me while driving the beautiful X5

Thanks.

[Rado]

Anyone?

[Ricky Bobby]

If you have a heat gun you can use low setting and pry them open carefully that way, otherwise I'm pretty sure you can bake at like 225 for like 10 mins and they will open. Make sure you use good butyl sealant putting them back together.

I have no experience with those headlights but unless you are sure the ring needs extra solder, you may want to swap the rings out with a new set, they may have a defect.

To me it sounds like a bad connection so your solder theory may hold weight, since you replaced the LED controller for them. Check your connectors too and see if there is a bad connection somewhere.

Either way I think you have to open them up! Take your time and go slow, those shouldn't be too bad to open.