E90 xenon angel eye issue

E90 xenon angel eye issue

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pattyg

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1,330 posts

227 months

Wednesday 25th March 2015
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One of the angel eye rings has gone on my LCI E90. The light is mainly cosmetic as far as I can see as it does not affect dipped or full beam lights, only DRLs. I'm sure it's the same one that went a few months ago that was renewed under warranty.
Anyway getting to the dealer is a hassle and car is out of warranty.
Can anyway give me an idea of replacement cost at a dealer or independent including fitting. Depending on cost I will take it back if it is the same bulb that went previously. I take it that the bulb would be guaranteed for a year if fitted at a dealer?
Thanks

Edited by pattyg on Wednesday 25th March 22:38

Locknut

653 posts

137 months

Wednesday 25th March 2015
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The rings are NOT lights, they are illuminated by a bulb in the base of each headlamp unit. It's a bit tedious to change the bulb but it does not take an expert to do it. Sorry I can't give you any idea of the cost.

EDIT: I reread the last part of your post and it seems you may already be aware that the problem is a separate bulb.

Edited by Locknut on Wednesday 25th March 23:13

philmots

4,631 posts

260 months

Thursday 26th March 2015
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Iirc the lci e90 takes the same bulbs as the coupes so it's not the fiddly job that it is on the pre lci..

Double check but it might fit easily at the top of the headlight.

You could replace with LED which may have more resistance if you're experiencing failures with halogen bulbs.

Dannbodge

2,165 posts

121 months

Thursday 26th March 2015
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The bulbs are in the top corners of the headlight's aren't they?

This guide shows how to remove the old bulbs to replace with LEDs

http://luxangeleyes.com/guides/LUX_H8_Install_E90_...