Replacement Rubber boot

jknutter · 01-08-2013, 10:00 PM

I installed LED Angel eyes on my Bi-xenon lights and now have the dreaded fogging problem with my left headlight. I've had apart about 1/2 a dozen times and cannot figure out how the moisture is getting into it. I've even gone as far as using silcone to reseal the lens in place. Anyway the last time I had it apart I tore the rubber boot that is on the rear of the assembly on the high beam fixture.

Does anyone know where I can find a replacement for it?

sillieidiot · 01-23-2013, 05:13 PM

tearing that boot wouldn't affect anything as it's in the engine bay pretty much. if you're having fogging problems, most likely the headlight gasket is the one you need to replace. it's the rubber piece that the headlight lens touches on the headlight.

jknutter · 01-30-2013, 11:42 AM

I figured out my problem. One of the locating tabs for the lens got folded into the gasket so it was pinched between the lens and the gasket. I don't know how I missed that..... Even the silicone didn't fix that one. I did order and installed the high beam boot because the old one was torn wide open. Enjoying my fog free HIDs!

Solidjake · 01-31-2013, 12:13 AM

^ I was just about to say that. The most common issue with condesation after the lenses are removed.

01-08-2013, 10:00 PM	#1
jknutter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI Posts: 15 My Ride: 2002 325Ci View My Garage	Replacement Rubber boot I installed LED Angel eyes on my Bi-xenon lights and now have the dreaded fogging problem with my left headlight. I've had apart about 1/2 a dozen times and cannot figure out how the moisture is getting into it. I've even gone as far as using silcone to reseal the lens in place. Anyway the last time I had it apart I tore the rubber boot that is on the rear of the assembly on the high beam fixture. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement for it?

01-23-2013, 05:13 PM	#2
sillieidiot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: the OC Posts: 43,345 My Ride: '06 AW 330ci View My Garage	tearing that boot wouldn't affect anything as it's in the engine bay pretty much. if you're having fogging problems, most likely the headlight gasket is the one you need to replace. it's the rubber piece that the headlight lens touches on the headlight. __________________ I like to reply to threads with 0 posts Have a lighting problem? Read this first: Lighting-related Troubleshooting Guide

01-31-2013, 12:13 AM	#4
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,922 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	^ I was just about to say that. The most common issue with condesation after the lenses are removed. __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide

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01-30-2013, 11:42 AM	#3
jknutter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI Posts: 15 My Ride: 2002 325Ci View My Garage	I figured out my problem. One of the locating tabs for the lens got folded into the gasket so it was pinched between the lens and the gasket. I don't know how I missed that..... Even the silicone didn't fix that one. I did order and installed the high beam boot because the old one was torn wide open. Enjoying my fog free HIDs!