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03-16-2009, 10:34 PM
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i installed HID on my fogs lights and the computer screen started blinking. steering wheel is locked up and hard to turn. head lights will not turn on. when i fully turn the key car clicks almost like alternator is cranking. please i need help! I have a bmw 545i. i followed directions in installing HID with a capacitor and resistor to block the computer from error messages.
03-16-2009, 10:47 PM
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Just off the top of my head, make sure your battery terminals are tight and make sure the battery has enough of a charge before you troubleshoot to the next step.
03-16-2009, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlo545I' post='818993' date='Mar 17 2009, 01:34 AM
i installed HID on my fogs lights and the computer screen started blinking. steering wheel is locked up and hard to turn. head lights will not turn on. when i fully turn the key car clicks almost like alternator is cranking. please i need help! I have a bmw 545i. i followed directions in installing HID with a capacitor and resistor to block the computer from error messages.
2. If things do not work properly after returning to stock, check the battery terminals and battery.
03-17-2009, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='819011' date='Mar 17 2009, 03:09 AM
1. Remove the the HID kit and put everything back to stock. When back to stock, try the headlights and try starting the car.
2. If things do not work properly after returning to stock, check the battery terminals and battery.
2. If things do not work properly after returning to stock, check the battery terminals and battery.
I've actually done that already. it seems after disconnecting the battery the computer became even more non responsive.
03-17-2009, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='819011' date='Mar 17 2009, 03:09 AM
1. Remove the the HID kit and put everything back to stock. When back to stock, try the headlights and try starting the car.
2. If things do not work properly after returning to stock, check the battery terminals and battery.
2. If things do not work properly after returning to stock, check the battery terminals and battery.
03-18-2009, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Carlo545I' post='819763' date='Mar 17 2009, 10:38 PM
Hey thanks for all your help. It was actually the battery. It was time to change it out. i have 2004 BMW 545i and i never replaced the battery. Too bad it cost me arm and a leg.
03-18-2009, 02:26 PM
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I replaced my e39 battery with one from Auto Zone for like $100
You prob could do the same... you don't hav to get the OEM once
BTW, how did you kn your battery is bad?
You prob could do the same... you don't hav to get the OEM once
BTW, how did you kn your battery is bad?
03-18-2009, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Ellicit' post='820544' date='Mar 18 2009, 06:26 PM
I replaced my e39 battery with one from Auto Zone for like $100
You prob could do the same... you don't hav to get the OEM once
BTW, how did you kn your battery is bad?
You prob could do the same... you don't hav to get the OEM once
BTW, how did you kn your battery is bad?
From what i was told the battery for the e60 has to be programmed to the computer or it wont charge right. The e60 seems to be more computer based than the e39. maybe you know something different that i dont. But that is good information on your part cause a friend of mine has a e39.
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