wrx5

Hi Everyone,

I just bought second had 2009 530i E60 (VIN is WBANU92000CU37956). I guess it is LCI model as interior matches with LCI upgrades and taillights has got LED things.

I am in a stage of learning my car, its functions etc. I am stuck with headlights. I thought they were XENON because low beams have Xenon kind lense. (see the attached pic). However, the other day, I took one of the low beam bulbs out and have seen that they are halogen H7. High beams are H7 as well.

For the time being, I have replaced low beam's regular H7 bulbs with 4300K bright H7 bulbs. (I think they are Phillips). I also replaced high beam H7 bulbs with 35% extra range versions.

How can I make low beams Xenon (preferably 6000K)? What involves, what should I buy etc?

Thanks in advance.

Below is list of VIN decoding result for my car. just in case if it helps to identify my car's configuration

Data for vehicle identification number: WBANU92000CU37956
Model description: 530i
Market: Europa
Type: NU92
E-Code: E60 (MUE)
Chassis: Limousine
Steering: rechts
Doors: 4
Engine: N52B30O1 - 3,00l (200kW)
Drive: Heckantrieb
Transmission: automatisch
Body Color: Carbonschwarz Metallic (416)
Upholstery: Leder Dakota/schwarz (LCSW)
Production date: 29.09.2008
Assembled in: Dingolfing


Code Optional Equipment
S205A Automatic transmission
S217A Active steering
S261A Side airbags for rear passengers
S2NNA BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 172
S2PAA Lug bolt retainer
S300A Emergency spare wheel
S322A Comfort access
P337A M Sports package
S403A Glass roof, electrical
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430A Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A Smoker package
S459A Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S481A Sports seat
S4BYA Real Bamboo wood-grain trim, anthracite
S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S544A Cruise control with brake function
S548A Kilometer-calibrated speedometer
S563A Light package
S601A TV function
S609A Navigation system Professional
S610A Head-up display
S612A BMW Assist
S616A BMW Online
S620A Voice control
S633A Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S672A CD changer for 6 CDs
S676A HiFi speaker system
S6FLA USB/Audio interface
S6VBA CCC allocation
S700A Area-Code 4 for DVD
S704A M Sports suspension
S710A M leather steering wheel
S715A M Aerodynamics package
S760A High gloss shadow line
S775A Headlining anthracite
S7CFA MINI Repair included
L810A National version Auatralia
S818A Battery master switch
S823A Hot-climate version
S825A Radio control Oceania
S845A Acoustic belt warning
S864A Retailer Directory Overseas
S876A Radio frequency 315 MHz
S880A On-board vehicle literature English
S8SAA Navigation access request,country-spec.
S8SMA Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SPA Control unit COP
S8SXA Prov.assignm.for Telematic/Online serv.
S925A Transport protection package
S962A Deleted, licence plate support front

twh

I have a US market 2006 530xi with Xenon's. Here are the build codes:

S522A Xenon-Licht Xenon Light
S524A Adaptives Kurvenlicht Adaptive Headlights

There are a number of DIY for Xenon conversion you can find with Google.

sanjsanj

Hiya! Just slip in a HID kit, many people with lci halogen headlights have done this, with awesome results.

If you have NCSexpert you can code out the cold checks and won't need an error free HID kit, otherwise you will do to stop getting errors.