HELP! Euro-Headlights Adaptive (dynamic xenon) not working.
12-07-2007, 07:23 PM
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I bought a set of used Euro-Headlights with adaptive (dynamic xenon) from trboda6, who bought it from TheGermanOne. Everything works except for the adaptive (dynamic xenon). 
And if I took it to the dealer, do you think they'll service it under warranty even though they're Euro-Headlights? Referring to Ron307G's post and Rix Mix's post, I'm assuming the dealer will not be able to just fix the motor and they'll replace the headlights with US-spec amber corner housings.
I'm crossing my fingers and hoping there's an easy fix for this.
- They do not auto-level when I turn on the car and they stay in the same position as they were before I shut them off.
- When I turn the steering wheel, the lights do not move (I have tried from both a parked position and while driving).
- When I set my light switch to detent 3 (auto mode), it acts like detent 2 (low beams on). The green light is solid and does not flash.
- There is no error in I-Drive.
And if I took it to the dealer, do you think they'll service it under warranty even though they're Euro-Headlights? Referring to Ron307G's post and Rix Mix's post, I'm assuming the dealer will not be able to just fix the motor and they'll replace the headlights with US-spec amber corner housings.
I'm crossing my fingers and hoping there's an easy fix for this.
12-07-2007, 08:12 PM
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Hey Knight....
from the sounds of it....it doesnt look good...not to discourage you or anything.....did u check if any of the parts are loose???are there any misc. plastic peices floating around inside the housing??...i had no problems when i installed mine....
u are welcome to check mine out if u willing to come up to my area (northridge, cA)...
good luck
from the sounds of it....it doesnt look good...not to discourage you or anything.....did u check if any of the parts are loose???are there any misc. plastic peices floating around inside the housing??...i had no problems when i installed mine....
u are welcome to check mine out if u willing to come up to my area (northridge, cA)...
good luck
12-07-2007, 08:33 PM
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No loose parts. The high beam bulbs were damaged during shipping because trboda6 forgot to fasten them back in both headlights as well as one angel eye was missing. But other than that, everything seemed to be fine.
So your adaptive functions work then (auto-level, move when turning)? Did you get yours from TheGermanOne too?
So your adaptive functions work then (auto-level, move when turning)? Did you get yours from TheGermanOne too?
12-07-2007, 09:08 PM
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Dude, what a bummer My Euro-Headlights adaptive features works fine 
and I bought the set directly from 'TheGermanOne' 
on this forums. Is it possible that you have your headlights switch on manual instead of auto?
My Euro-Headlights adaptive features works fine and I bought the set directly from 'TheGermanOne' on this forums. Is it possible that you have your headlights switch on manual instead of auto?
12-07-2007, 09:17 PM
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Hey Ryan,
When I got mine from Thegermanone, they worked fine too, the adaptive feature and all.
Sorry to hear you've got some problems. hmmm... you can go stalk Tony (ECF) and swap his headlights when he's not looking.. that'll solve everything. =) J/K.
But, I'm sure you'll get a solution soon.
MK
When I got mine from Thegermanone, they worked fine too, the adaptive feature and all.
Sorry to hear you've got some problems. hmmm... you can go stalk Tony (ECF) and swap his headlights when he's not looking.. that'll solve everything. =) J/K.
But, I'm sure you'll get a solution soon.
MK
12-07-2007, 09:32 PM
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EXTERIOR:
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Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
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Is it possible these headlights don't have the adaptive feature? When I was swapping my xenons and ballasts, I'm pretty sure I saw the the motors.
12-08-2007, 05:32 AM
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Figured it out! 
I had to swap the ELECTRONICS BOX ALC (5):
Here's a sneak peak:
I had to swap the ELECTRONICS BOX ALC (5):
Here's a sneak peak:
12-08-2007, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='504330' date='Dec 8 2007, 09:32 AM
Figured it out! I had to swap the ELECTRONICS BOX ALC (5):
Attachment 41641
Attachment 41642
Here's a sneak peak:
Attachment 41643 Attachment 41644
I had to swap the ELECTRONICS BOX ALC (5):Attachment 41641
Attachment 41642
Here's a sneak peak:
Attachment 41643 Attachment 41644
congrats!
12-08-2007, 07:24 AM
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Ah.. great! looks awesome dude.
Did you swap sides of the ALC box? or did you have a new set? Funny, I didnt have to do that. I had d2S and just change the bulbs and ballast and kept the ALC unit the same.
Anyway.. time to get some White LED's for the side corners now! =) and make sure u use resistors.
If you find some Super white LED offset bulbs, the P21YW something bulb, let me know. I can't find those anywhere. I would like to use them for my corner, instead of the LED bluish ones I have.
MK
Did you swap sides of the ALC box? or did you have a new set? Funny, I didnt have to do that. I had d2S and just change the bulbs and ballast and kept the ALC unit the same.
Anyway.. time to get some White LED's for the side corners now! =) and make sure u use resistors.
If you find some Super white LED offset bulbs, the P21YW something bulb, let me know. I can't find those anywhere. I would like to use them for my corner, instead of the LED bluish ones I have.
MK