resistor/capacitor mod help.

BMW_Stu · 12-29-2008, 03:22 PM

i have an 01 coupe and im putting in hid's. I dont need a reflash to make them work cuz its an 01, it wont flicker. i want the bulb out warning to go away, i cant find any info on the resistor mod and the capacitor mod seems to be for the flickering. anyone know what kind of resistor to use? any additional info would be helpfull.

sillieidiot · 12-29-2008, 05:39 PM

the cap mod is for both flickering and making the warnings go away.

BMW_Stu · 12-29-2008, 07:37 PM

cool ill try it what capacitor should i use

sillieidiot · 12-29-2008, 07:53 PM

forgot, should be in the cap mod DIY. i think it's 4700 uf @ 35v but you should check to make sure

Titanium 325 · 12-29-2008, 10:09 PM

^ and you said you are not a lighting guru! LOL

I figured you would know off the top of your head.

sillieidiot · 12-30-2008, 03:36 AM

lucky guess. i read it so many times and made a few for members on here

sunydude · 12-30-2008, 09:12 AM

yeah sillie is not an i*** after all

jus messing with ya.

To the OP http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...r+mod+negative

I did the capacitor mod and it fixed both Lights out and flickering for mine and its an 03' 325

Denlin68 · 12-30-2008, 01:03 PM

I'm still confused about this whole HID set up If you flash your High Beam Does the HID turn off ? ( is this fixed by the capacitor mod) ?

sillieidiot · 12-30-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denlin68

I'm still confused about this whole HID set up If you flash your High Beam Does the HID turn off ? ( is this fixed by the capacitor mod) ?

no it doesn't. if you are talking about putting an HID kit in your low beams. then that's what it's going to be. do your lows turn off when you turn on the highs? if so, there is something wrong with your car lol.

the cap mod is to get rid of the warning when you put in an HID kit.

deadpass · 02-01-2009, 02:52 PM

I just did the capacitor mod and it worked great on my drivers side, but the warning only stayed off for a day on my passenger side, would this suggest that I have a fault capacitor or connection on the passenger side?

Titanium 325 · 02-01-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadpass

I just did the capacitor mod and it worked great on my drivers side, but the warning only stayed off for a day on my passenger side, would this suggest that I have a fault capacitor or connection on the passenger side?

could be. I would think they should work uniformally and no error on either side at the same time. I would check the connections on that side for sure.

deadpass · 02-01-2009, 05:40 PM

I just took my capacitors off and the connections looked fine. I was getting 3 quick flashes on start up on my drivers side lamp so I don't wanna risk killin my xenons. I'll check out what the sponsors have to offer.

12-29-2008, 03:22 PM	#1
BMW_Stu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,537 My Ride: HPF 330ci View My Garage	resistor/capacitor mod help. i have an 01 coupe and im putting in hid's. I dont need a reflash to make them work cuz its an 01, it wont flicker. i want the bulb out warning to go away, i cant find any info on the resistor mod and the capacitor mod seems to be for the flickering. anyone know what kind of resistor to use? any additional info would be helpfull. __________________ SGPhotography About My Car Pix Of My Car HQ Exhaust Clip Jaxsonmotorsports.com >X Victory X<

12-29-2008, 05:39 PM	#2
sillieidiot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: the OC Posts: 43,349 My Ride: '06 AW 330ci View My Garage	the cap mod is for both flickering and making the warnings go away. __________________ I like to reply to threads with 0 posts Have a lighting problem? Read this first: Lighting-related Troubleshooting Guide

12-29-2008, 07:37 PM	#3
BMW_Stu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,537 My Ride: HPF 330ci View My Garage	cool ill try it what capacitor should i use __________________ SGPhotography About My Car Pix Of My Car HQ Exhaust Clip Jaxsonmotorsports.com >X Victory X<

12-29-2008, 07:53 PM	#4
sillieidiot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: the OC Posts: 43,349 My Ride: '06 AW 330ci View My Garage	forgot, should be in the cap mod DIY. i think it's 4700 uf @ 35v but you should check to make sure __________________ I like to reply to threads with 0 posts Have a lighting problem? Read this first: Lighting-related Troubleshooting Guide

12-29-2008, 10:09 PM	#5
Titanium 325 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: N. Dallas Posts: 1,521 My Ride: '01 325Ci View My Garage	^ and you said you are not a lighting guru! LOL I figured you would know off the top of your head. __________________ Mods - M3 Style Lip Spoiler, ACS Replica Roof Spoiler (bowed in the middle), Predator Chromium Angel Eyes, P46 Xenons, Smoked Side, Corners and LED Tails, Blacked out Kidney Grills, Self Painted Bumper Reflectors, K&N Drop-in Filter, 19" Miro M6 Reps in Time Attack

12-30-2008, 03:36 AM	#6
sillieidiot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: the OC Posts: 43,349 My Ride: '06 AW 330ci View My Garage	lucky guess. i read it so many times and made a few for members on here __________________ I like to reply to threads with 0 posts Have a lighting problem? Read this first: Lighting-related Troubleshooting Guide

12-30-2008, 09:12 AM	#7
sunydude Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 1,640 My Ride: Boost View My Garage	yeah sillie is not an i*** after all jus messing with ya. To the OP http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...r+mod+negative I did the capacitor mod and it fixed both Lights out and flickering for mine and its an 03' 325 __________________ E46 325i - sold E46 M/// - sold 2011 WRX - sold !!! Back to BMW :-)

12-30-2008, 01:03 PM	#8
Denlin68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 97 My Ride: 335i -->330i View My Garage	I'm still confused about this whole HID set up If you flash your High Beam Does the HID turn off ? ( is this fixed by the capacitor mod) ?

02-01-2009, 02:52 PM	#10
deadpass Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: tempe, az Posts: 1,650 My Ride: 01 330i, 00 528i View My Garage	I just did the capacitor mod and it worked great on my drivers side, but the warning only stayed off for a day on my passenger side, would this suggest that I have a fault capacitor or connection on the passenger side?

02-01-2009, 05:40 PM	#12
deadpass Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: tempe, az Posts: 1,650 My Ride: 01 330i, 00 528i View My Garage	I just took my capacitors off and the connections looked fine. I was getting 3 quick flashes on start up on my drivers side lamp so I don't wanna risk killin my xenons. I'll check out what the sponsors have to offer.

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