DIY: Taking your headlight apart (excludes facelift coupes) - Page 6

alpinadrachten · 01-11-2011, 02:49 AM

@ sillieidiot,

I will try to find that seal. Is there anyone with a photo from the seal?

For new bulbs I`m thinking about Osram Xenarc Cool Blue D2s Intense 5000K. They schould be very good.
I hate it there is so much imitation philips and that kind of stuff...

Rickna · 01-11-2011, 08:00 AM

#19 in the diagram.

alpinadrachten · 01-11-2011, 02:16 PM

@ Rickna,

Ah That seal. I will check him. Thanks.

jeffmr · 03-09-2011, 07:18 AM

So is it possible to replace the ballast and test before doing the auto-leveling and taking out the ignitor? Also for cars that have headlight washers do you have to clamp off the hose that connects to the light or empty the washer container or is that part not attached to what is removed? Thanks.

sillieidiot · 03-09-2011, 02:47 PM

yes, that is what i always suggest people to do. this DIY was just to show how to identify and take each component out as necessary

on my diy to take the headlights out, there are instructions for those that have headlight washers

jeffmr · 03-19-2011, 04:21 PM

Thanks I've tested the bulb and am now testing the ballast so far. A lot easier than I thought.

suss1173 · 04-03-2011, 01:19 PM

Super DIY. Thank you for taking the time to put it together.
Any chance some is looking to sell a good ballast and ignightor for the passanger side at a reasonable $? I need the passanger side for "AL 1 307 329 074" lights.
Thanks
suss1173@aol.com

sillieidiot · 04-07-2011, 03:05 AM

there are some for sale on the classifieds. the going rate for them is around 100

suss1173 · 04-07-2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sillieidiot

there are some for sale on the classifieds. the going rate for them is around 100

I got one for $100 Thanks.

SilwerDK · 05-16-2011, 05:58 AM

Hi,
Anybody know what BMW part number the ignition xenon have?
I have exactly the same ignition, and mine is defective.

AL 1 307 329 - But my BMW dealer can´t find this number.

See my Attach

i dont know · 06-22-2011, 10:29 AM

Very nice write up. Is this a normal problem in the bixenon wiring harness? Do you think rewiring is possible?

After a little snipping and soldering the light is functional again. The condition of the dynamic HID lights might be something to check when looking at a car, because those aren't cheap to replace.

dizzledude · 07-05-2011, 11:15 PM

Hey sillieidiot, I have a question regarding the adjusters. On the xenon headlights, the adjusters and screws are different due to the auto-leveling motors. How can I get the xenon assembly into the halogen housing and still be able to use the adjusters?

AnotherFanatic · 09-13-2011, 04:52 AM

!!

jlcool007 · 10-04-2011, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpinadrachten

@ sillieidiot,

I will try to find that seal. Is there anyone with a photo from the seal?

For new bulbs I`m thinking about Osram Xenarc Cool Blue D2s Intense 5000K. They schould be very good.
I hate it there is so much imitation philips and that kind of stuff...

i know this is kind of late in the thread but

GET THE OSRAM CBI's!!!!! i just got them in and they are so bright! samae stock 35w ballast and people actually ask me at the gas station what i'm running! (i'm talking like 55+ year old guys with stock, non-modded bmw's and audi's). just goes to show how bright they are. I don't know how osram increased light output with the same 35w input, but they are certainly brighter! deer light up like tin foil on a black background.

a user actually did a test with the 85122's and the cbi's actually threw 55% MORE light than the 85122's! it was something like 2700 lumens vs 4400 (arbitrary measurement, but the relative difference is what makes the reading)

sillieidiot · 10-04-2011, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlcool007

i know this is kind of late in the thread but

GET THE OSRAM CBI's!!!!! i just got them in and they are so bright! samae stock 35w ballast and people actually ask me at the gas station what i'm running! (i'm talking like 55+ year old guys with stock, non-modded bmw's and audi's). just goes to show how bright they are. I don't know how osram increased light output with the same 35w input, but they are certainly brighter! deer light up like tin foil on a black background.

a user actually did a test with the 85122's and the cbi's actually threw 55% MORE light than the 85122's! it was something like 2700 lumens vs 4400 (arbitrary measurement, but the relative difference is what makes the reading)

normally you want to compare them with 85122+. the 85122 will lose lumens after break in because it color shifts. the 85122+ does not. but even then, the CBIs are brighter. the lumens is closer to 3400 btw

FWSIV · 10-22-2011, 10:54 AM

sillieidiot-
thanks for your help with which brand I had. I finally got the new ignitor and just replaced it with the help of this DIY. It took about 30 minutes start to finish. I found the hardest part was removing that final 'ball and socket' to release the inner reflector.

thanks again-
Chip

jlaroc1990 · 02-05-2012, 09:16 PM

thanks op for the write up. very helpful

01-11-2011, 08:00 AM	#102
Rickna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Haven, CT, USA Posts: 1,946 My Ride: '02 330xi AT View My Garage	#19 in the diagram. __________________ 237 years of democracy has died, and with thunderous applause My_Mods_&_Stuff

03-09-2011, 02:47 PM	#105
sillieidiot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: the OC Posts: 43,349 My Ride: '06 AW 330ci View My Garage	yes, that is what i always suggest people to do. this DIY was just to show how to identify and take each component out as necessary on my diy to take the headlights out, there are instructions for those that have headlight washers __________________ I like to reply to threads with 0 posts Have a lighting problem? Read this first: Lighting-related Troubleshooting Guide

04-07-2011, 03:05 AM	#108
sillieidiot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: the OC Posts: 43,349 My Ride: '06 AW 330ci View My Garage	there are some for sale on the classifieds. the going rate for them is around 100 __________________ I like to reply to threads with 0 posts Have a lighting problem? Read this first: Lighting-related Troubleshooting Guide

05-16-2011, 05:58 AM	#110
SilwerDK Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Denmark Posts: 11 My Ride: E46 - 323CI Cab View My Garage	Hi, Anybody know what BMW part number the ignition xenon have? I have exactly the same ignition, and mine is defective. AL 1 307 329 - But my BMW dealer can´t find this number. See my Attach Attached Thumbnails Last edited by SilwerDK; 05-16-2011 at 06:35 AM.

06-22-2011, 10:29 AM	#111
i dont know Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: NPB Posts: 7 My Ride: E30 View My Garage	Very nice write up. Is this a normal problem in the bixenon wiring harness? Do you think rewiring is possible? After a little snipping and soldering the light is functional again. The condition of the dynamic HID lights might be something to check when looking at a car, because those aren't cheap to replace. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by i dont know; 06-22-2011 at 12:45 PM. Reason: follow up

01-11-2011, 02:49 AM	#101
alpinadrachten Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 14 My Ride: e46 320 View My Garage	@ sillieidiot, I will try to find that seal. Is there anyone with a photo from the seal? For new bulbs I`m thinking about Osram Xenarc Cool Blue D2s Intense 5000K. They schould be very good. I hate it there is so much imitation philips and that kind of stuff...

01-11-2011, 02:16 PM	#103
alpinadrachten Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 14 My Ride: e46 320 View My Garage	@ Rickna, Ah That seal. I will check him. Thanks.

03-09-2011, 07:18 AM	#104
jeffmr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: US Posts: 113 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	So is it possible to replace the ballast and test before doing the auto-leveling and taking out the ignitor? Also for cars that have headlight washers do you have to clamp off the hose that connects to the light or empty the washer container or is that part not attached to what is removed? Thanks.

03-19-2011, 04:21 PM	#106
jeffmr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: US Posts: 113 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	Thanks I've tested the bulb and am now testing the ballast so far. A lot easier than I thought.

04-03-2011, 01:19 PM	#107
suss1173 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sea Cliff, NY Posts: 24 My Ride: E46 M3, JCW Mini, X3 View My Garage	Super DIY. Thank you for taking the time to put it together. Any chance some is looking to sell a good ballast and ignightor for the passanger side at a reasonable $? I need the passanger side for "AL 1 307 329 074" lights. Thanks suss1173@aol.com

07-05-2011, 11:15 PM	#112
dizzledude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 6 My Ride: 01 BMW 325i View My Garage	Hey sillieidiot, I have a question regarding the adjusters. On the xenon headlights, the adjusters and screws are different due to the auto-leveling motors. How can I get the xenon assembly into the halogen housing and still be able to use the adjusters?

09-13-2011, 04:52 AM	#113
AnotherFanatic Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: here Posts: 24 My Ride: a car View My Garage	!! Last edited by AnotherFanatic; 09-16-2011 at 05:35 AM.

10-22-2011, 10:54 AM	#116
FWSIV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 24 My Ride: 1992 535, 1987 325iS View My Garage	awesome write up sillieidiot- thanks for your help with which brand I had. I finally got the new ignitor and just replaced it with the help of this DIY. It took about 30 minutes start to finish. I found the hardest part was removing that final 'ball and socket' to release the inner reflector. thanks again- Chip __________________ Chip 1992 535 5sp w/many mods 2003 330i 1987 325iS 2010 328i- 6sp

02-05-2012, 09:16 PM	#117
jlaroc1990 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brevard, NC Posts: 274 My Ride: 03 330i View My Garage	thanks op for the write up. very helpful

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