Left Front Parking Light Malfuction - Angel Eye Replace?
12-24-2012, 02:35 AM
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Left Front Parking Light Malfuction - Angel Eye Replace?
2005 BMW 545i SMG 99,850 miles. Purchased 11/2004.
Yesterday I received an iDrive notification that my left front parking light is malfunctioning. I have the active xenon headlights.
Visual inspection revealed that my angel eyes on the left side are out. My car is long out of warranty, and I am suspecting that a dealer fix for this would be a full light replacement and very $$$$.
Would this be a good time to consider an aftermarket angel eye upgrade?
I'm wondering if I could order something like the AngeliBright and do a far less expensive DIY fix?
Or do you think there might be something more wrong that an angel eye upgrade won't fix?
Looking for advise, guys. Thanks in advance.
Yesterday I received an iDrive notification that my left front parking light is malfunctioning. I have the active xenon headlights.
Visual inspection revealed that my angel eyes on the left side are out. My car is long out of warranty, and I am suspecting that a dealer fix for this would be a full light replacement and very $$$$.
Would this be a good time to consider an aftermarket angel eye upgrade?
I'm wondering if I could order something like the AngeliBright and do a far less expensive DIY fix?
Or do you think there might be something more wrong that an angel eye upgrade won't fix?
Looking for advise, guys. Thanks in advance.
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12-24-2012, 09:26 AM
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Nm, was going to suggest new H8 bulb but you are pre-LCI. Can you swap bulbs from left to right, and if it's simply the bulb order a new set (either OE or upgrade)?
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12-25-2012, 12:44 PM
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Now the iDrive warning is gone, and the angel eyes are working.
I just had a software update done to the car a few days ago. Wonder if that has anything to do with this?
I just had a software update done to the car a few days ago. Wonder if that has anything to do with this?
12-26-2012, 05:12 AM
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hopefully it's just a loose connection at the bulb. if you do need bulbs, you can get a set of LEDs for about $60. I have a set of brand new stock bulbs that I'll sell you for $20 if you want to go that route. New OEM bulbs are around $25 each IIRC.
I'll mention this too: remove the round access cover and inspect the wiring inside of the headlight housing....
I'll mention this too: remove the round access cover and inspect the wiring inside of the headlight housing....
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