Adaptive headlight warning symbol

GermX-85 · 06-25-2015, 08:57 AM

So my Passenger side headlight had some moisture condensation and the other night i hit a pothole

and the light went out right after that, along with the adaptive headlight warning symbol. So once i got home i inspected the bulb and found that it was cracked and needed to be replaced. i got the new bulb in yesterday and installed in and still nothing, the light doesnt work and im still getting the warning symbol. the angel eyes are still working so its not like the whole head light unit isnt working. do you guys have any suggestions?

Marc08EX · 06-25-2015, 09:07 AM

Since you said there's moisture, I would check the ballast.

Check this thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142432

GermX-85 · 06-25-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc08EX

Since you said there's moisture, I would check the ballast.

Check this thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142432

thanks for the link bro

, going to inspect my ballast right now

maniac33 · 06-29-2015, 12:48 PM

Almost positive it's your ballast and adapative control module that will need to be replaced. You can find the parts to do this yourself (if so inclined) for about 250 ish including 2 ballasts give or take. I would suggest getting ballasts off ebay, cheapest place Ive found for them, and then a new adapative module off ECS or Tischer BMW etc.

GermX-85 · 06-29-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by maniac33

Almost positive it's your ballast and adapative control module that will need to be replaced. You can find the parts to do this yourself (if so inclined) for about 250 ish including 2 ballasts give or take. I would suggest getting ballasts off ebay, cheapest place Ive found for them, and then a new adapative module off ECS or Tischer BMW etc.

thanks bro

maniac33 · 06-29-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GermX-85

thanks bro

No prob man! If you're looking for the adaptive module on ECS/ the part number for the Adaptive Module, here ya go:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/63117180829/ES172035/

Like I said Ballasts can be found on ebay for cheaper than dealer/ECS price.

Let me know if you need any help with the process. Also keep in mind if you do replace the adaptive module you will have to recode the module to the car!

GermX-85 · 07-05-2015, 04:17 PM

Here's the update my headlight situation. So the problem was with the ballast and after I switch it out with the new ballast and cleaned up the connection it's working again. Here some pics

New ballast and cleaned the connection

GermX-85 · 07-05-2015, 04:22 PM

Thanks again for the info guys

maniac33 · 07-29-2015, 09:38 PM

Hey man! Glad everything got taken care of!

06-25-2015, 08:57 AM	#1
GermX-85 Lieutenant 37 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 135i M-sport 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Alameda ,CA iTrader: (6)	Adaptive headlight warning symbol So my Passenger side headlight had some moisture condensation and the other night i hit a pothole and the light went out right after that, along with the adaptive headlight warning symbol. So once i got home i inspected the bulb and found that it was cracked and needed to be replaced. i got the new bulb in yesterday and installed in and still nothing, the light doesnt work and im still getting the warning symbol. the angel eyes are still working so its not like the whole head light unit isnt working. do you guys have any suggestions? __________________ 135i////Cobb Stage 2/VRSF 3" catless DP/BMS intake/BMS OCC/AMS FMIC/CP-e exhaust/19" 8.5 et40 9.5 et45 VMR VB3's BUILD THREAD http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=832779
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Marc08EX Lieutenant 139 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AZ iTrader: (5)	Since you said there's moisture, I would check the ballast. Check this thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142432 __________________ 2011 135i 6MT \| Alpine White \| Terracotta Boston Leather \| M-Sport \| BMW Performance Exhaust Resonator Delete \| Active Autowerke Signature Exhaust \| BMW Performance Suspension \| Blackline LCI Taillights \| BMW Performance CF Spoiler \| CF Rear Diffuser \| PPK \| E92 M3 FSB \| Matte Black Kidney Grilles \| VMR V710 Jet Anthracite \| Michelin PSS \| BMW SS Pedals
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maniac33 Private 9 Rep 69 Posts Drives: AW 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Almost positive it's your ballast and adapative control module that will need to be replaced. You can find the parts to do this yourself (if so inclined) for about 250 ish including 2 ballasts give or take. I would suggest getting ballasts off ebay, cheapest place Ive found for them, and then a new adapative module off ECS or Tischer BMW etc.
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GermX-85 Lieutenant 37 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 135i M-sport 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Alameda ,CA iTrader: (6)	Here's the update my headlight situation. So the problem was with the ballast and after I switch it out with the new ballast and cleaned up the connection it's working again. Here some pics New ballast and cleaned the connection
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GermX-85 Lieutenant 37 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 135i M-sport 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Alameda ,CA iTrader: (6)	Thanks again for the info guys __________________ 135i////Cobb Stage 2/VRSF 3" catless DP/BMS intake/BMS OCC/AMS FMIC/CP-e exhaust/19" 8.5 et40 9.5 et45 VMR VB3's BUILD THREAD http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=832779
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maniac33 Private 9 Rep 69 Posts Drives: AW 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Hey man! Glad everything got taken care of!
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