Issues with my headlights, please help!

Fahadm · 05-01-2013, 07:57 AM

Hey guys,

So I own a 2008 135i. I've been using the Burger Motorsports LED angel eyes, and it worked fine for a bit. Then I got the indication for my high beams, saying they were not working, but they still did. A couple months later, both high beam and low beam indications came on, and now nothing works but my angel eyes, and side orange lights. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

Greenkirby21 · 05-01-2013, 08:46 AM

you might have not closed the seal properly when installing your new angel eyes and condensation/water could have gotten in slowly over time

Fahadm · 05-01-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

you might have not closed the seal properly when installing your new angel eyes and condensation/water could have gotten in slowly over time

I checked it, it seems like it was sealed properly. Then again, I recently saw my headlights getting more moisture in their than before (Looked fairly fogged up). Not sure what I'm going to have to replace. Any idea?

Thanks for the help!

Bmwbreed · 05-02-2013, 03:37 AM

If they were fogging inside they more than likely weren't sealed all the way somewhere. Those covers are super tricky getting the bottoms in. Now they could be on properly. When I picked up my car brand new there was slight condensation in the lights but very little an I hadn't touched the lights but it cleared over night. If you have a lot it's more than likely not sealed somewhere.

Good news is you didn't say you had any adaptive motor errors. Usually then you have to just replace the light. Sense you just got high and low beam errors I'd say open them up let it dry out and replace the bulb button it back up and try it.

cheshirecat79 · 05-02-2013, 09:34 AM

Open the cover completely and dry it out with a hair dryer. Make sure it's totally try on the inside before sealing them back up. Make sure the cap and all wires are properly secured. Try them again and see if they work.

Fahadm · 05-02-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmwbreed

If they were fogging inside they more than likely weren't sealed all the way somewhere. Those covers are super tricky getting the bottoms in. Now they could be on properly. When I picked up my car brand new there was slight condensation in the lights but very little an I hadn't touched the lights but it cleared over night. If you have a lot it's more than likely not sealed somewhere.

Good news is you didn't say you had any adaptive motor errors. Usually then you have to just replace the light. Sense you just got high and low beam errors I'd say open them up let it dry out and replace the bulb button it back up and try it.

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat79

Open the cover completely and dry it out with a hair dryer. Make sure it's totally try on the inside before sealing them back up. Make sure the cap and all wires are properly secured. Try them again and see if they work.

Thanks for the feedback guys. Just checked it again, and yes I do have the adaptive lights failure code. I guess I'll have to get brand new headlights? I'm going to see if I can just modify these or send them to OSS designs or something. Such a shame

tracer bullet · 05-02-2013, 02:30 PM

Remove everything you have done and put it back to stock. While your'e at it leave the cover off overnight or for several nights and aim a fan as close at it as possible to be sure it's dried out. Put the cover back on and give it a few days to be sure something is broken. Then take care of it if it is, you might be surprised what drying it out and removing any clunky parts out of the way will do.

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Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) 313 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land iTrader: (1)	you might have not closed the seal properly when installing your new angel eyes and condensation/water could have gotten in slowly over time __________________ 2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
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Bmwbreed Major 60 Rep 1,198 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rota Spain (US Forces) iTrader: (3)	If they were fogging inside they more than likely weren't sealed all the way somewhere. Those covers are super tricky getting the bottoms in. Now they could be on properly. When I picked up my car brand new there was slight condensation in the lights but very little an I hadn't touched the lights but it cleared over night. If you have a lot it's more than likely not sealed somewhere. Good news is you didn't say you had any adaptive motor errors. Usually then you have to just replace the light. Sense you just got high and low beam errors I'd say open them up let it dry out and replace the bulb button it back up and try it. __________________ 2013 BMW 135i Alpine white/coral red JB4 stage 2/ AFE stage 2 sealed intake box/ VRSF 3.5 inch catless dp/ Dinan exhaust/ Alpine V3 6000k HID angel eyes/ JB speed AW rear lip spoiler/ OEM mud flaps. ER charge pipe/ VRSF 7 inch FMIC forge star CF5s 19x8.5 and 19x9
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cheshirecat79 Captain 32 Rep 919 Posts Drives: 370z & 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL iTrader: (0)	Open the cover completely and dry it out with a hair dryer. Make sure it's totally try on the inside before sealing them back up. Make sure the cap and all wires are properly secured. Try them again and see if they work.
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 2403 Rep 3,534 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	Remove everything you have done and put it back to stock. While your'e at it leave the cover off overnight or for several nights and aim a fan as close at it as possible to be sure it's dried out. Put the cover back on and give it a few days to be sure something is broken. Then take care of it if it is, you might be surprised what drying it out and removing any clunky parts out of the way will do.
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