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10-19-2009, 04:58 AM
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OK, get an error message on Saturday that my right-side (passenger) DRL is out. Needless to say it looks funny driving around with only one side working so I have turned them off for now. My question is, having never faced this issue is, are the bulbs covered under the warranty/maintenance that come with the car? I have visions of the dealer telling me this is a "wear and tear" item and therefore not covered under the warranty. And apparently getting to the bulb is difficult so no DIY on this one... Any insights/experience is appreciated!
10-19-2009, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='1035598' date='Oct 19 2009, 02:58 PM
OK, get an error message on Saturday that my right-side (passenger) DRL is out. Needless to say it looks funny driving around with only one side working so I have turned them off for now. My question is, having never faced this issue is, are the bulbs covered under the warranty/maintenance that come with the car? I have visions of the dealer telling me this is a "wear and tear" item and therefore not covered under the warranty. And apparently getting to the bulb is difficult so no DIY on this one... Any insights/experience is appreciated!
Just unscrew the 4 torx-screws holding the headlight and the torx-screws on the front side of the bumper (only the screws on top need te be removed).
Now you can wiggle the headlight out easily and access all the lights.
Be prepared to pay a hefty price for the Xenons though...
10-19-2009, 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by OverSoft' post='1035602' date='Oct 19 2009, 08:04 AM
I've replaced my right-side Xenon this weekend, it's not that difficult.
Just unscrew the 4 torx-screws holding the headlight and the torx-screws on the front side of the bumper (only the screws on top need te be removed).
Now you can wiggle the headlight out easily and access all the lights.
Be prepared to pay a hefty price for the Xenons though...
Just unscrew the 4 torx-screws holding the headlight and the torx-screws on the front side of the bumper (only the screws on top need te be removed).
Now you can wiggle the headlight out easily and access all the lights.
Be prepared to pay a hefty price for the Xenons though...
10-19-2009, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='1035598' date='Oct 19 2009, 08:58 AM
OK, get an error message on Saturday that my right-side (passenger) DRL is out. Needless to say it looks funny driving around with only one side working so I have turned them off for now. My question is, having never faced this issue is, are the bulbs covered under the warranty/maintenance that come with the car? I have visions of the dealer telling me this is a "wear and tear" item and therefore not covered under the warranty. And apparently getting to the bulb is difficult so no DIY on this one... Any insights/experience is appreciated!
10-19-2009, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by OverSoft' post='1035602' date='Oct 19 2009, 08:04 AM
I've replaced my right-side Xenon this weekend, it's not that difficult.
Just unscrew the 4 torx-screws holding the headlight and the torx-screws on the front side of the bumper (only the screws on top need te be removed).
Now you can wiggle the headlight out easily and access all the lights.
Be prepared to pay a hefty price for the Xenons though...
Just unscrew the 4 torx-screws holding the headlight and the torx-screws on the front side of the bumper (only the screws on top need te be removed).
Now you can wiggle the headlight out easily and access all the lights.
Be prepared to pay a hefty price for the Xenons though...
10-19-2009, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by stoic1' post='1035612' date='Oct 19 2009, 08:30 AM
Oversoft is right, its not hard to do providing you have the right tools. I replaced one of my DRL's a few months back. Just purchase the DRL bulb. take your time, after you do it once your a pro!
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='1035615' date='Oct 19 2009, 08:32 AM
Thanks, but if it's covered under the warranty I'd rather let the dealer take care of it!
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='1035615' date='Oct 19 2009, 09:32 AM
Thanks, but if it's covered under the warranty I'd rather let the dealer take care of it!
10-19-2009, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='1035610' date='Oct 19 2009, 08:23 AM
In the United States it is covered under the new car warranty (4yr/50k miles) ... if you don't have a copy of your BMW Warranty you can probably obtain that on line.
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='1035598' date='Oct 19 2009, 06:58 AM
OK, get an error message on Saturday that my right-side (passenger) DRL is out. Needless to say it looks funny driving around with only one side working so I have turned them off for now. My question is, having never faced this issue is, are the bulbs covered under the warranty/maintenance that come with the car? I have visions of the dealer telling me this is a "wear and tear" item and therefore not covered under the warranty. And apparently getting to the bulb is difficult so no DIY on this one... Any insights/experience is appreciated!