replacement of broken parking light (angel eye)
08-04-2009, 11:02 AM
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My Ride: BMW e61 2006 520d, chiptuned to 180 hp.
18" 124's
I have a 2006 e61, and my Idrive told me yesterday that I have a parking bulb failure. Indeed it turned out that the angel eyes on right hand side were not working.
Does anybody know if i can replace them myself, or would you recommend going to dealer?
Rik
Does anybody know if i can replace them myself, or would you recommend going to dealer?
Rik
08-04-2009, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by rik_dutch' post='965362' date='Aug 4 2009, 12:02 PM
Does anybody know if i can replace them myself, or would you recommend going to dealer?
It's a tight squeeze to get your hands to the parking lamps on the xenon version. When I took one of my parking lamps out I could not get it back it and had to unbolt the entire headlamp fixture to re-install the parking lamp.
08-04-2009, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='965402' date='Aug 4 2009, 03:51 PM
I'd suggest you buy the parts (maybe eBay) and do it yourself. There are tons of DYI in here.
Shop on ebay or one of the forum advertisers for replacement options. Go bright and white ... It's better!
08-04-2009, 12:01 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
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Try banging on the headlight first. It might fix it. You may have a loose connection. Thats what happened to mine.
08-04-2009, 12:03 PM
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i sell replacement LED angel eye bulbs. most likely, the filament in the bulb is broken and u need a replacement. send me an email at brabusw209amg@gmail.com for more info on e60 lighting upgrades! Thankls!
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