Adaptive Headlight Failure

logan135i · 08-29-2010, 05:29 PM

What parts do I need in order to make the adaptive headlight work again?

. Water got into my headlight and warranty did not cover. Was told I need 2-3 parts, but not give part numbers.

Many thanks in advance for your time in helping me!

1speedbike · 08-29-2010, 11:24 PM

Why didn't the warranty cover it? Did you do anything "aftermarket" to your lighting system to make BMW not honor the warranty? Sorry to pry, but I need more information to know what might even be wrong..

BMW_x5_Msport · 08-30-2010, 12:26 AM

wtf go back to the dealer where u got the car and tell them to fix it! unless u did something to void your warranty!

blacknbean · 08-30-2010, 02:21 AM

headlights shouldnt get water in them unless you modified them or drove into a lake..search realoem for part numbers and buy on tischer if your really cant get any dealer to cover.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...22&hg=63&fg=05

993 911 · 08-31-2010, 01:09 AM

unless you brought the car in with aftermarket angel eyes, make the dealer fix it.

logan135i · 09-01-2010, 06:21 PM

aftermarket angle eyes installed, the cover on the right side was put on properly, water got inside.

.....so dealer said i need 2 parts to make it work(right headlight malfunction & adaptive).

Dackelone · 09-01-2010, 06:24 PM

Maybe you should try to go thru your auto insurance? It might be covered under your comp policy. Ask your agent. Can't hurt. Just tell them you have water in your headlight and it must be cracked. They will bite.

logan135i · 09-05-2010, 03:22 PM

thank you, gonna try the insurance bit. see if that works. bmw wants $1,986.00 to fix.

Mak135i · 09-05-2010, 03:41 PM

Are any of the lights working?

logan135i · 09-05-2010, 05:55 PM

yes all my light work except the right hid low beam, & my adaptive isnt working on the right.

i was told that i need 2-3 parts to make it work. not sure what parts

Mak135i · 09-05-2010, 07:58 PM

I have EXACTLY the same problem and the dealer told me to bring it in under warranty. He said they have to take the whole headlight out. Probably a ballast and/or control unit.

Mak135i · 09-11-2010, 04:18 AM

After inspection dealer will replace control unit under warranty. SA said as long as bulbs are of the right wattage and voltage no problem. He said this was a "not uncommon problem."

08-29-2010, 05:29 PM	#1
logan135i New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC, NY iTrader: (0)	Adaptive Headlight Failure - Please Help What parts do I need in order to make the adaptive headlight work again? . Water got into my headlight and warranty did not cover. Was told I need 2-3 parts, but not give part numbers. Many thanks in advance for your time in helping me!
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08-29-2010, 11:24 PM	#2
1speedbike Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	Why didn't the warranty cover it? Did you do anything "aftermarket" to your lighting system to make BMW not honor the warranty? Sorry to pry, but I need more information to know what might even be wrong.. __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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blacknbean Major 14 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (2)	headlights shouldnt get water in them unless you modified them or drove into a lake..search realoem for part numbers and buy on tischer if your really cant get any dealer to cover. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...22&hg=63&fg=05
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993 911 Captain 47 Rep 882 Posts Drives: Z3M, F31, G07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	unless you brought the car in with aftermarket angel eyes, make the dealer fix it.
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09-01-2010, 06:21 PM	#6
logan135i New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC, NY iTrader: (0)	aftermarket angle eyes installed, the cover on the right side was put on properly, water got inside......so dealer said i need 2 parts to make it work(right headlight malfunction & adaptive).
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Dackelone European Editor 10539 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Maybe you should try to go thru your auto insurance? It might be covered under your comp policy. Ask your agent. Can't hurt. Just tell them you have water in your headlight and it must be cracked. They will bite.
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09-05-2010, 03:22 PM	#8
logan135i New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC, NY iTrader: (0)	thank you, gonna try the insurance bit. see if that works. bmw wants $1,986.00 to fix.
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Mak135i First Lieutenant 6 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 911 GTS, X3M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	Are any of the lights working? __________________ 2019 911 GTS 2017 M4 CV 2017 Mini JCW
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logan135i New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC, NY iTrader: (0)	yes all my light work except the right hid low beam, & my adaptive isnt working on the right. i was told that i need 2-3 parts to make it work. not sure what parts
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Mak135i First Lieutenant 6 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 911 GTS, X3M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	I have EXACTLY the same problem and the dealer told me to bring it in under warranty. He said they have to take the whole headlight out. Probably a ballast and/or control unit. __________________ 2019 911 GTS 2017 M4 CV 2017 Mini JCW
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09-11-2010, 04:18 AM	#12
Mak135i First Lieutenant 6 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 911 GTS, X3M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	After inspection dealer will replace control unit under warranty. SA said as long as bulbs are of the right wattage and voltage no problem. He said this was a "not uncommon problem." __________________ 2019 911 GTS 2017 M4 CV 2017 Mini JCW
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