Mr.Bavarian

I have the 2004 Halogens which look kinda crappy, so I've decided to upgrade the headlights to the 2004-2007 pre-LCI xenon headlights.
As I understand there are a few things to be done, i.e. retrofit cabling, new light modules, reprogramming?

My question is that, if I just give my dealer two headlights, ballasts and bulbs, are they able to supply the rest of whatevers necessary to get the lights up and running?
If anyone has done something similar with their dealers, how much did it cost you just for the installation and parts? (excluding original costs of headlights)

monsterj34

they are going to charge you like crazy. You might not want to do that ...

einstein57

Take it to a local shop. They should be able to install it no problem. You might have to sign your life away first to get the dealer to install them.

Nick@Jlevi SW

They will do the install but I don't recommend it. Take it to an Indy shop to have it done. You may end up back at the dealer to have the car reprogrammed however.

mag75

The dealer is going to TELL you that you need a new LCM and new cables and will probably charge you over $5,000...that is assuming they tell you it can be done. I called three dealerships and they all said it couldnt be done. After searching this forum and reading different posts, I was able to do it .

dalamrtinez

Hey dont go to the dealer they are going to charge you about 3000, I tried that until I met an electrician, I have a 2007 525xi with the 2007 530i pre Lci with no errors and he was able to fix it in about an hour. all he as to do is some adjustment and add a cable.