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TwinT1addict · 06-20-2012, 01:41 AM

Hi guys I have a dead spider in my 135i headlight. It's on the bottom of the housing. How do I get it out.. I just picked up the car 3 days ago. Noticed the little pest when I was cleaning my lamps. Thanks

135iMike · 06-20-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90FANATIC

Hi guys I have a dead spider in my 135i headlight. It's on the bottom of the housing. How do I get it out.. I just picked up the car 3 days ago. Noticed the little pest when I was cleaning my lamps. Thanks

HA! (I don't have your answer).. But that would freak me out. I hate spiders. Good luck

My theory would be pop out the headlight and blow air in there till he flys out!

KingOfJericho · 06-20-2012, 08:44 AM

pop the back cap off (held on with 2 brackets) and shoot a leaf blower in it. That's what I would do... if I had a leaf blower...

Sylon · 06-20-2012, 08:54 AM

If you just picked this car up, then I would take it back and have them check the seals around the headlight. If a spider was able to get in there, then condensation might be able to as well.

KingOfJericho · 06-20-2012, 09:31 AM

Pretty sure he bought the car in PA and we live in CT. I actually bumped into him (Mike) going out to grab lunch from work. Car looks great except for the tarantula in the headlight haha

BBursey · 06-20-2012, 10:09 AM

Interested to hear what you figure out. I've got a dead spider in the headlight of my wife's 2004 Audi - we bought the car used and it looks like the little guy has been in there forever. I'm waiting for her to notice it, then I'll need to find a way to get him out.

Cheers,
Bryan

Diver · 06-20-2012, 10:45 AM

I would leave it there and give it a pet name, LOL.

TwinT1addict · 06-20-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Diver

I would leave it there and give it a pet name, LOL.

I'm gona name him Trevor lol

TwinT1addict · 06-20-2012, 12:51 PM

Are the side blinkers in these cars separated from the headlight. I was thinking of getting a good vacumme with a small tube sticking it in the turn signal bulb hole and sucking him out.

TwinT1addict · 06-20-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Pretty sure he bought the car in PA and we live in CT. I actually bumped into him (Mike) going out to grab lunch from work. Car looks great except for the tarantula in the headlight haha

Lol I just noticed this guy yesterday. I have washed the car twice already and there was no condensation. I'm pretty sure he must of got in while the dealer was changing a bulb or something. Im afraid if I shoot compressed air in he's going to fly somewhere more inside.

TwinT1addict · 06-20-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylon

If you just picked this car up, then I would take it back and have them check the seals around the headlight. If a spider was able to get in there, then condensation might be able to as well.

Car was washed several times already and no condensation. Must of got in when the back cover was off.

Bayerische_rakete · 06-21-2012, 12:37 AM

...how else do you summon Spiderman?

TwinT1addict · 06-21-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bayerische_rakete

...how else do you summon Spiderman?

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Bimmer B · 06-21-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Diver

I would leave it there and give it a pet name, LOL.

Boris, I'd name him Boris the spider!

JimD · 06-21-2012, 01:21 PM

The headlights of my 128i (I'm assuming 135 is the same) are different from any I have seen before. My other recent cars have had a twist off bulb carrier that you rotate and then remove for bulp replacement. My 128i has a basically flat plastic plate with a gasket held in place by wire springs. Once you pry the springs off (rotate them) you can lift the cover off and have access to the bulbs. I think you will have plenty of room to access a dead spider.

I would agree that the spider is likely to have been there when the car was built. The bulbs are well sealed, better than I've seen previously.

Jim

P. S. I had this apart not for the normal reason - bulb replacement - but because I was installing a "flash2pass" garage door opener. I took the cover off to see what wire went where so I could be sure I was tapping into the high beam circuit.

Ammonia · 06-21-2012, 01:32 PM

Maybe you should feed him more often. Then he wouldn't be dead.

VMRWheels · 06-21-2012, 01:58 PM

If you can reach him with some sort of stick or metal hanger, use some double sided tape and attach it at the end of your stick. Poke it in and pull it out. Only thing that I can think of besides using air.

Dackelone · 06-21-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

If you can reach him with some sort of stick or metal hanger, use some double sided tape and attach it at the end of your stick. Poke it in and pull it out. Only thing that I can think of besides using air.

I suppose... there is always "suction" too!

TwinT1addict · 06-21-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ammonia

Maybe you should feed him more often. Then he wouldn't be dead.

He wasn't playing nice so I disowned him.

TwinT1addict · 06-21-2012, 05:37 PM

Thanks guys for the tips. I'm going to attempt to get him out another day it's way to hot out right now.

Uptempo80 · 06-21-2012, 05:54 PM

In my 2011 128i convertible, I got one in my passenger side taillight. It's on the lower clear blinker part...
Can't seem to get it out of there!

FactorX81 · 06-21-2012, 07:08 PM

Got one in my driver tail light right near the clear section I havent tried getting him out but it bugs me whenever I wash the car.

06-20-2012, 01:41 AM	#1
TwinT1addict Major Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 1,277 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 135i [3.50]	Dead spider in headlight Hi guys I have a dead spider in my 135i headlight. It's on the bottom of the housing. How do I get it out.. I just picked up the car 3 days ago. Noticed the little pest when I was cleaning my lamps. Thanks
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06-20-2012, 08:44 AM	#3
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,225 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	pop the back cap off (held on with 2 brackets) and shoot a leaf blower in it. That's what I would do... if I had a leaf blower... __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2010 S4 Current \| 2010 BMW 135i GONE \| 2008 VW GTI SOLD \| 2006 Lotus Exige SOLD

06-20-2012, 08:54 AM	#4
Sylon Brigadier General Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio Posts: 3,151 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [4.60]	If you just picked this car up, then I would take it back and have them check the seals around the headlight. If a spider was able to get in there, then condensation might be able to as well. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter

06-20-2012, 09:31 AM	#5
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,225 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	Pretty sure he bought the car in PA and we live in CT. I actually bumped into him (Mike) going out to grab lunch from work. Car looks great except for the tarantula in the headlight haha __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2010 S4 Current \| 2010 BMW 135i GONE \| 2008 VW GTI SOLD \| 2006 Lotus Exige SOLD

06-20-2012, 10:09 AM	#6
BBursey Work hard, play harder Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 171 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Interested to hear what you figure out. I've got a dead spider in the headlight of my wife's 2004 Audi - we bought the car used and it looks like the little guy has been in there forever. I'm waiting for her to notice it, then I'll need to find a way to get him out. Cheers, Bryan __________________ 2011 135i M Sport \| Dinan Stage 3 Suspension \| Dinan High Performance Bushing Kit \| M3 Wishbones \| Modified CDV \| Clutch Stop \| APEX EC-7 Wheels w/ Michelin PSS 235/40R18 265/35R18 Tires \| Maddad Street Series Exhaust \| BMW Performance Kidney Grills \| JBSPEED Painted Spoiler \| 28% Tint

06-20-2012, 10:45 AM	#7
Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,030 iTrader: (0)	I would leave it there and give it a pet name, LOL. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com

06-20-2012, 12:51 PM	#9
TwinT1addict Major Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 1,277 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 135i [3.50]	Are the side blinkers in these cars separated from the headlight. I was thinking of getting a good vacumme with a small tube sticking it in the turn signal bulb hole and sucking him out.

06-21-2012, 12:37 AM	#12
Bayerische_rakete Enlisted Member Drives: 128i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Leave it... ...how else do you summon Spiderman?

06-21-2012, 01:21 PM	#15
JimD Colonel Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 2,159 iTrader: (0)	The headlights of my 128i (I'm assuming 135 is the same) are different from any I have seen before. My other recent cars have had a twist off bulb carrier that you rotate and then remove for bulp replacement. My 128i has a basically flat plastic plate with a gasket held in place by wire springs. Once you pry the springs off (rotate them) you can lift the cover off and have access to the bulbs. I think you will have plenty of room to access a dead spider. I would agree that the spider is likely to have been there when the car was built. The bulbs are well sealed, better than I've seen previously. Jim P. S. I had this apart not for the normal reason - bulb replacement - but because I was installing a "flash2pass" garage door opener. I took the cover off to see what wire went where so I could be sure I was tapping into the high beam circuit. __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09

06-21-2012, 01:32 PM	#16
Ammonia Captain Drives: n54 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 646 iTrader: (3)	Maybe you should feed him more often. Then he wouldn't be dead. __________________ Mods: JB4 \| Berk Race Axel-Back \| VSRF DPs \| BMS DCI \| CM Meth + CMGS Controller \| Stett CP \| Tial BOV \| RR Scoops \| BMS LED AE \| Matte Grills \| 10% Tint \| M Pedals \| Blackline LCI \| CSR Eyelids \| Amber Overlays \| Rear OEM Flaps \| Seibon GTR Hood \| Painted Spoiler \| H-Style Front Lip \| VMR V701s

06-21-2012, 01:58 PM	#17
VMRWheels Major General Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,691 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 5 Series [3.30]	If you can reach him with some sort of stick or metal hanger, use some double sided tape and attach it at the end of your stick. Poke it in and pull it out. Only thing that I can think of besides using air. __________________ NEW WHEEL MODEL: V721 \| LIVE INVENTORY: V705 V703 V710 \| V710 PICTURE THREAD p. 714-442-7916 extension 103 \| e. kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com \| f. facebook.com/vmrwheels f. flickr.com/vmrwheels

06-21-2012, 05:37 PM	#20
TwinT1addict Major Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 1,277 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 135i [3.50]	Thanks guys for the tips. I'm going to attempt to get him out another day it's way to hot out right now.

06-21-2012, 05:54 PM	#21
Uptempo80 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 128iC -picked up 7-17-10! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Davie, FL Posts: 411 iTrader: (0)	In my 2011 128i convertible, I got one in my passenger side taillight. It's on the lower clear blinker part... Can't seem to get it out of there! __________________ Jim 1988 325i sedan (Cirrus Blue Metallic, Silver Grey Leather) 2011 128i convertible (Blue Water Metallic, Grey Leather)

06-21-2012, 07:08 PM	#22
FactorX81 Private First Class Drives: 2010 135i, 2000 Nissan Sentra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 108 iTrader: (0)	Got one in my driver tail light right near the clear section I havent tried getting him out but it bugs me whenever I wash the car.

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