Xenon bulb out

vladdy328 · 08-29-2010, 04:36 PM

Is there a diy on replacing a xenon bulb on an e92? passenger side low beam went out and I am out of warranty. Anything will help!

PhamtasticE90 · 08-29-2010, 05:05 PM

good question, id like to know this info as well.

BTM · 08-29-2010, 05:22 PM

Does this help http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41184

vladdy328 · 08-30-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BTM

Does this help http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41184

That helped alot, Thank you!

Wires · 08-30-2010, 08:26 PM

Is it HID?

If so, word of advice:

Swap the bulb from the other side to see if it solves your problem. My Acura had the ballast die (still in warranty, but apparently that isn't covered under warranty).

Bought the bulb ($100), and that obviously didn't fix it. So I'd swap parts from the other side to confirm what is gone.

Just my 2 cents worth.

mbj898 · 08-30-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wires

Is it HID?

If so, word of advice:

Swap the bulb from the other side to see if it solves your problem. My Acura had the ballast die (still in warranty, but apparently that isn't covered under warranty).

Bought the bulb ($100), and that obviously didn't fix it. So I'd swap parts from the other side to confirm what is gone.

Just my 2 cents worth.

This is good advice. I have had the same issue, while not on a BMW before, but i would still assume it is worth a shot at the price of HID parts.

mcrazyrider · 08-30-2010, 11:03 PM

if your car i still under warranty it will be fix at no cost had ballast and ignitor problem before and took the car to the dealer.

tldoxmf87 · 08-30-2010, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mcrazyrider

if your car i still under warranty it will be fix at no cost had ballast and ignitor problem before and took the car to the dealer.

BobsM3Coupe · 08-31-2010, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wires

Is it HID?

If so, word of advice:

Swap the bulb from the other side to see if it solves your problem. My Acura had the ballast die (still in warranty, but apparently that isn't covered under warranty).

Bought the bulb ($100), and that obviously didn't fix it. So I'd swap parts from the other side to confirm what is gone.

Just my 2 cents worth.

I think the replacement xenon bulb for the E9* is about $200 for just the bulb.

John 070 · 08-31-2010, 04:13 AM

I noticed this would not be covered by an extended warranty....good luck OP.

Wires · 09-01-2010, 09:06 AM

On our Acura, I was on the regular warranty, and even called Acura Canada about it. Apparently ALL headlight electrical parts aren't covered under warranty. complete BS, since the ballast is just like an ignition coil.

For it, the bulb was $100, the ballast was $800 (in the US, the ballast was $400). I ended up buying a HID ballast off ebay, and jb-welding it to the bottom of the headlamp to make it work again.

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Wires Brigadier General 1658 Rep 4,891 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Is it HID? If so, word of advice: Swap the bulb from the other side to see if it solves your problem. My Acura had the ballast die (still in warranty, but apparently that isn't covered under warranty). Bought the bulb ($100), and that obviously didn't fix it. So I'd swap parts from the other side to confirm what is gone. Just my 2 cents worth.
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mcrazyrider Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Riverview FL iTrader: (1) Garage List 08 E90 [0.00]	if your car i still under warranty it will be fix at no cost had ballast and ignitor problem before and took the car to the dealer.
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1706 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	I noticed this would not be covered by an extended warranty....good luck OP.
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Wires Brigadier General 1658 Rep 4,891 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	On our Acura, I was on the regular warranty, and even called Acura Canada about it. Apparently ALL headlight electrical parts aren't covered under warranty. complete BS, since the ballast is just like an ignition coil. For it, the bulb was $100, the ballast was $800 (in the US, the ballast was $400). I ended up buying a HID ballast off ebay, and jb-welding it to the bottom of the headlamp to make it work again.
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