E61 Daytime Running Light failure

[popegregory]

Afternoon all

I've just been to Halfords under the impression I required their 35w H8 bulb - the guy said it was an LED and they didn't stock it; I would need to go to the main dealer.

The internet seems to think it is a bulb that Halfords stock - has anyone on here had this? If they indeed don't, is there a way round going to the dealer?

Thanks

[helix402]

I think you are correct, this is for Xenons:

[cduk]

E61s never had LED DRLs to my knowledge. If it's an LCI (post March 2007-ish), a 35W H8 bulb as mentioned above is what is required. I had to replace a couple on my E61. It's a tight fit to get behind there, but it can be done.

[popegregory]

Thanks for replies.It is LCI, 58 plate. Was it the guy just being lazy? I'll ring the store near work tomorrow and see what they say.

[Spanglepants]

Before you do this try and take out the bulb so you know which one you need. I have the same year E61 with the same fault right now. Some of these 58 plate 5 series can be affected by the change over to LCI. For example mine looks like it has xenons if you look at the headlamp. Take the bulb out and its a halogen. There are 2 or 3 types of the bulb youre looking for , assuming its the "angel eye" bulb that is not working ?
This is whats in mine -



You may indeed have a H8 , but if its the same as the one in the photo above they're not quite as easy to get quickly.
BMW have quoted me £65 for a pair, Eurocarparts want £45 a pair, using voucher code sale25.

[Jimmy2Times]

A little trick, I used to own a e60, don' buy the BMW bulb, its just a fancy casing around one of these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/221198112257?lpid=1...

Use a screwdriver and prise out the old one and drop the new one in, cost £1.70.