Foglamps changed to Xenons - now i have error messages

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02-18-2007, 10:50 PM

SouthOZ5

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Hi all - have just fitted aftermarket xenons to my foglamps but there is left and right error message for fog lamps popping up and they wont switch on.

Is there any way to overcome this/reset it?

I know that they use less voltage etc and the car probably thinks that they are blown - but how can i overcome the problem?

Thanks!

Nick

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02-19-2007, 12:40 AM

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Get some resistors, I'm not sure about the specs, but someone can tell you. But there are kits out there that can be used without resistors.

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02-19-2007, 12:59 PM

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What brand did you purchase? do you mind telling how much you paid?
Good luck fixing the issue.

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02-19-2007, 09:07 PM

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Try to connect to 4700uF capacitor.

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11-06-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by my530i' post='393385' date='Feb 19 2007, 10:07 PM

Try to connect to 4700uF capacitor.

what's that?
how can this problem be fixed?
thanks

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11-07-2007, 04:25 AM

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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i

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Originally Posted by SouthOZ5' post='393068' date='Feb 19 2007, 02:50 AM

this will solve your error message problem,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB......217001&rd=1

Enjoy!

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11-21-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='491180' date='Nov 7 2007, 05:25 AM

this will solve your error message problem,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB......217001&rd=1

Enjoy!

i got this last night and installed it and no more problems...the HIDs don't flash and turn off anymore...i installed this for my lowbeams in a '08 528
thanks again for the find nigxdoof!!

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