This is certainly an abused subject, but hopefully, someone can point me to which I should purchase that is the best.... and without error codes!

Just received the parts from Bavarian.... it was the improper part #... I have to return them. Can anyone help me with the correct part #? Thanks.

Use RealOEM.com Online BMW Parts Catalog, enter the last 7 of your VIN, then just search the dropdown menus. Ignore the prices as I have no idea how current they are, but it'll give you the part #'s you need specifically for your car if you enter the VIN # first.What did you decide on the headlights? I don't know if "parasite" is still the only seller or not (double check my thread post), but from what I remember, I think only one person had an issue where it had a fingerprint inside of the lens. Only thing I would recomment w/ any aftermarket ebay headlight like these is to consider running your own bead of clear caulking around the seams to make sure you don't get moisture problems. I'm not saying it will happen, but I've had it happen w/ even stock headlights after washing the motor and/or heavily spraying water around the headlights from rain, hosing down the car, etc. Keep us posted. Also, what is the thing you diagnosed from a video?

m5james - I will try your advice with RealOEM.com, however I'm not sure what the part is even called :dunno:

I have decided definitively what headlights to go with, but I think after going to the Stamford meet later this month, I'll get better idea. With talented minds and patron, surely a great idea will arise :thumbup:.

The video I posted back was indeed the pulley/belt problem. Unfortunately, I ordered both pulleys and forgot the belt :(. My mechanic ordered a belt for me, and the noise is gone. :(

I have no idea what the part is called either, but that site is an online microfiche, so just look around under bodyparts and just keep checking around till you find it. It's an easy site to use.

My bad gave you the wrong P/N
Here are the right one.....
Flap, towing eye left 1 10/2003 51118250413 $14.46
Flap, towing eye right 1 10/2003 51118250414 $14.46

Thanks Mrbmwx5. Do you know how bavarian is when it comes to returns?