day time running lamp
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Daytime running lamp or "Angel eyes" can be accessed without having to remove the entire headlight unit. Theres a black circle cap which you need two twist off behind the headlight and the bulb will be visible, the type of bulb is an H8.
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it's actually in your manual..
https://5series.net/information/2008..._Manual_US.pdf (page 235 to be exact)
but here's a quick DIY on how to get to and swap the bulbs: https://5series.net/forums/topic/591..._1#entry635593
to the forum as well
https://5series.net/information/2008..._Manual_US.pdf (page 235 to be exact)
but here's a quick DIY on how to get to and swap the bulbs: https://5series.net/forums/topic/591..._1#entry635593
to the forum as well
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it's actually in your manual..
https://5series.net/information/2008..._Manual_US.pdf (page 235 to be exact)
but here's a quick DIY on how to get to and swap the bulbs: https://5series.net/forums/topic/591..._1#entry635593
to the forum as well
https://5series.net/information/2008..._Manual_US.pdf (page 235 to be exact)
but here's a quick DIY on how to get to and swap the bulbs: https://5series.net/forums/topic/591..._1#entry635593
to the forum as well
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I went to my local dealership last week to replace a burned out daytime running lamp (bulb) - This is the second time I've had to replace in 78K miles. I ask my Service Advisor the average lifespan of these bulbs and he says, "on average 2-3 years". He then proceeds to say, "We can also re-program your car to make these bulbs last longer, for an additional $210." I'm thinking, are you kidding me - Is this guy for real? Of course, I declined the programming. What a bunch of criminals!!!
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Not to deactivate the DRL's (you can already do that yourself in i-drive) but to somehow re-program the car to make the bulbs last longer - A bunch of bs!