light installation

Blow Torch · 11-20-2009, 07:31 PM

Does anyone have a detailed write up with photos, of the installation of a set of Depot lights with angel eyes. I have a 02 sedan that did not originally come with HIDs. I ordered a set of projector lights with HID and angle eyes, and the instructions are WORTHLESS. It just shows a few close ups of some connections that look very little like what I have.
I ordered the code eliminators too
Can anyone help?

mkodama · 11-20-2009, 07:53 PM

It's really not hard. Assuming you have a prefacelift sedan like mine,
-just pop the hood,
-carefully pull the trim out from below the headlight from the inside out (just barbed tabs that pull out, the last one that attaches to the fender is like a hinge and may require a flathead screw driver to remove it)
-undo the two 8mm screws at the top of the head and the two 8mm screws at the bottom.
-pull the headlight and corner lamp assembly forward for a little hand room and disconnect the high beam, low beam, and corner light.
-connect the wiring for all your new stuff and transfer over the corner lights
-slide the headlight back into place and adjust the fitment so that the corner light fits nice and flush and the headlight is relatively level.
-screw into screws, snap headlight trim in, then proceed to adjust the aim of your new headlights.

Blow Torch · 11-20-2009, 08:02 PM

I actually have a face-lift sedan if it changes the process any.
The problem is I have TONs of wires (an entire harness comes with it along wiht the ballast and the code elims.) that I have NO idea where to hook up
I've installed HIDs on other cars, but they were just a plug and play that took no time at all.

Blow Torch · 11-21-2009, 06:00 AM

Anyone else?
I will attempt to install these today, but I still have some "unidentified" connectors. Anyone have any instructions that came with theirs?

Blow Torch · 11-23-2009, 06:58 PM

Found the info on an internet search. Turned out perfect;
Thanks

tavuslokus · 11-23-2009, 08:19 PM

Mind sharing the found link? and maybe details on the item buyed? I´m on the boat trying to decide to get this mod soon...waiting to maybe a good offer by sponsors.

Blow Torch · 11-24-2009, 06:36 AM

I will have to go back and find the link. It was fairly well written with lots of Pics. In the meantime, it is still very fresh on my mind, and I will be glad to help you with any questions.
I purchased the DDM projector headlights with CCFL angle eyes and 55 watt 5000 HIDs. (My car did not have HIDs standard)
The install was very clean, and the angle eyes are AWSOME (It's cool to see people do a double take when they look at the car) I have made several body mods to the car, and this is my 2nd favorite one so far (M3 front spoiler #1)
The only issue I've had, is my wife called this morning and told me a high beam (non HID) has gone out. I will see how DDM handles this issue. It may just be that when the guys at the factory were installing the bulb, maybe they touched it or something.
Other than that, very please so far.
PM me with any questions

Blow Torch · 11-24-2009, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tavuslokus

Mind sharing the found link? and maybe details on the item buyed? I´m on the boat trying to decide to get this mod soon...waiting to maybe a good offer by sponsors.

Found it;

http://www.bimmian.com/page.htm?page=instructions

11-20-2009, 07:53 PM	#2
mkodama Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Berkeley, California Posts: 10,779 View My Garage	It's really not hard. Assuming you have a prefacelift sedan like mine, -just pop the hood, -carefully pull the trim out from below the headlight from the inside out (just barbed tabs that pull out, the last one that attaches to the fender is like a hinge and may require a flathead screw driver to remove it) -undo the two 8mm screws at the top of the head and the two 8mm screws at the bottom. -pull the headlight and corner lamp assembly forward for a little hand room and disconnect the high beam, low beam, and corner light. -connect the wiring for all your new stuff and transfer over the corner lights -slide the headlight back into place and adjust the fitment so that the corner light fits nice and flush and the headlight is relatively level. -screw into screws, snap headlight trim in, then proceed to adjust the aim of your new headlights. __________________ MY 330i FOR SALE - $4000 WITHOUT WHEELS Downloadable E46 Owner's Manual - BMW Oil Info - Find Any BMW Part Number - Lookup Any OBD2 Code For Sale: AUTOart and UT Models die-cast model cars - Goodridge Stainless Braided Brake Lines - Black Coupe Sports Seats (Used) PM me for details for any of the above.

11-20-2009, 08:02 PM	#3
Blow Torch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: GA Posts: 15 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	I actually have a face-lift sedan if it changes the process any. The problem is I have TONs of wires (an entire harness comes with it along wiht the ballast and the code elims.) that I have NO idea where to hook up I've installed HIDs on other cars, but they were just a plug and play that took no time at all. Last edited by Blow Torch; 11-21-2009 at 05:58 AM.

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11-20-2009, 07:31 PM	#1
Blow Torch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: GA Posts: 15 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	light installation Does anyone have a detailed write up with photos, of the installation of a set of Depot lights with angel eyes. I have a 02 sedan that did not originally come with HIDs. I ordered a set of projector lights with HID and angle eyes, and the instructions are WORTHLESS. It just shows a few close ups of some connections that look very little like what I have. I ordered the code eliminators too Can anyone help?

11-21-2009, 06:00 AM	#4
Blow Torch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: GA Posts: 15 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	Anyone else? I will attempt to install these today, but I still have some "unidentified" connectors. Anyone have any instructions that came with theirs?

11-23-2009, 06:58 PM	#5
Blow Torch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: GA Posts: 15 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	Found the info on an internet search. Turned out perfect; Thanks

11-23-2009, 08:19 PM	#6
tavuslokus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Panama City Posts: 65 My Ride: Steel Grey FTW View My Garage	Mind sharing the found link? and maybe details on the item buyed? I´m on the boat trying to decide to get this mod soon...waiting to maybe a good offer by sponsors.

11-24-2009, 06:36 AM	#7
Blow Torch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: GA Posts: 15 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	I will have to go back and find the link. It was fairly well written with lots of Pics. In the meantime, it is still very fresh on my mind, and I will be glad to help you with any questions. I purchased the DDM projector headlights with CCFL angle eyes and 55 watt 5000 HIDs. (My car did not have HIDs standard) The install was very clean, and the angle eyes are AWSOME (It's cool to see people do a double take when they look at the car) I have made several body mods to the car, and this is my 2nd favorite one so far (M3 front spoiler #1) The only issue I've had, is my wife called this morning and told me a high beam (non HID) has gone out. I will see how DDM handles this issue. It may just be that when the guys at the factory were installing the bulb, maybe they touched it or something. Other than that, very please so far. PM me with any questions