problem after installing Lux Angel Eyes

spotshooter · 03-05-2012, 10:05 PM

I installed my Lux Angel Eyes into my 135i. Today I got a warning my adaptive headlights were faulty and not working. The headlights are are frozen, pointing to the left.

Advice welcome.

Eddie135 · 03-05-2012, 10:23 PM

Just check and make sure the Lux black ballast box you put in is not blocking your adaptive headlight mechanism.

It is a pretty common issue for cars with adaptive headlights.

ken1137 · 03-05-2012, 11:40 PM

Yep +1, use 3M dbl side tape to adhere the ballast to the cover away from the adaptive light. Problem solved.

ipitythefoo · 03-06-2012, 12:11 PM

I used velcro tape for easy remove/install : )

LuxAngelEyes · 03-06-2012, 12:53 PM

+1 for those recommendations

spotshooter · 03-06-2012, 06:29 PM

Now my left headlight is not working. I am concerned a small cosmetic upgrade is going to cost me dearly at the dealer.

Has this happened to anyone else?

jsmonet · 03-06-2012, 06:55 PM

it has, and people have posted about it.

the gist is this: stick it low and as far back in the plastic housing as possible. I think there are even a couple pix of this on a 1m where the owner used heavy duty velcro (as i did) to stick it in place

this thread, page 2:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=lux+v3

Ian///M · 03-06-2012, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spotshooter

I installed my Lux Angel Eyes into my 135i. Today I got a warning my adaptive headlights were faulty and not working. The headlights are are frozen, pointing to the left.

Advice welcome.

Double-side tape ballast to metal xenon housing

tracer bullet · 03-06-2012, 07:05 PM

Uninstall it and see if it's fixed. If it's fixed, do a better job reinstalling.

If it's still not fixed, then you have an issue... and hopefully not yet still related to the install method.

Dackelone · 03-06-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by spotshooter

Now my left headlight is not working. I am concerned a small cosmetic upgrade is going to cost me dearly at the dealer.

Has this happened to anyone else?

VERY typical problem. This is why I refuse to mess around with my AE's. I had my AE coded to run a higher voltage (makes them look more white) then take the risk of an adpative headlight failure. Each headlight is like $1,500 just for the housing!

spotshooter · 03-06-2012, 07:22 PM

I removed the Lux units and the left headlamp is non-functional.

Eddie135 · 03-06-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

VERY typical problem. This is why I refuse to mess around with my AE's. I had my AE coded to run a higher voltage (makes them look more white) then take the risk of an adpative headlight failure. Each headlight is like $1,500 just for the housing!

Default setting for the AE is level 4. Max level is 9.

If we set to Level 6 or 7 should be okay for the adaptive headlight.

Hungh ???

I was talking about the AE voltage. I think stock voltage is 9V, and max is 14V. I think mine were set to 11.5V. (not 100% sure on those numbers). This was done thru car-coding.de (ie: Thorsten in Munich).

Eddie135 · 03-06-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by spotshooter

I removed the Lux units and the left headlamp is non-functional.

There is a cable socket underneath the headlight cover when you took it out, just make sure that is not loose.

RaihaX · 03-06-2012, 10:46 PM

a bit OT - I suppose not all 135i comes with adaptive headlight? I don't think mine comes with it.

I am assuming adaptive headlight is when you turn left the light goes toward the left a little bit? Just like the merc ones?

ken1137 · 03-07-2012, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spotshooter

Now my left headlight is not working. I am concerned a small cosmetic upgrade is going to cost me dearly at the dealer.

Has this happened to anyone else?

Yep, but mine failed due to the gasket and going through a high pressure wash

Put the stock light back in and tell the SA the adaptive light is not working.

New21er · 03-07-2012, 12:13 AM

I had an issue where one of the wires in the Lux connector was not making contact. I had to shove the wire into the socket.

jsmonet · 03-07-2012, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by New21er

I had an issue where one of the wires in the Lux connector was not making contact. I had to shove the wire into the socket.

same here. with the ballasts velcroed in place, the wires really shouldn't pull out of place anymore

spotshooter · 03-07-2012, 12:05 PM

It's been suggested if I disconnect the battery for an hour this will clear the warnings. Will this have any effect on the non-functional headlight?

whostorm05 · 03-07-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by New21er

I had an issue where one of the wires in the Lux connector was not making contact. I had to shove the wire into the socket.

I recently received my Lux and this same thing happened to me. The positive wire on the Lux connector was not fully seated. I pushed it back in and reconnected the connector and so far so good. Prior to that I could wiggle the wire and get it to flicker on demand.

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Eddie135 N55 Commando Drives: 135i - DCT - N55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 694 iTrader: (0)	Just check and make sure the Lux black ballast box you put in is not blocking your adaptive headlight mechanism. It is a pretty common issue for cars with adaptive headlights.
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ipitythefoo III II VIII XI Drives: 2013 328xi Sport Line Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: GTA Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	I used velcro tape for easy remove/install : )
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spotshooter Private First Class Drives: 2013 AW M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 163 iTrader: (0)	Now my left headlight is not working. I am concerned a small cosmetic upgrade is going to cost me dearly at the dealer. Has this happened to anyone else?
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jsmonet Lieutenant Drives: 2012 135 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 424 iTrader: (2)	it has, and people have posted about it. the gist is this: stick it low and as far back in the plastic housing as possible. I think there are even a couple pix of this on a 1m where the owner used heavy duty velcro (as i did) to stick it in place this thread, page 2: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=lux+v3
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03-06-2012, 07:05 PM	#9
tracer bullet Captain Drives: '11 135i - AW w/ TC Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 714 iTrader: (1)	Uninstall it and see if it's fixed. If it's fixed, do a better job reinstalling. If it's still not fixed, then you have an issue... and hopefully not yet still related to the install method.
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spotshooter Private First Class Drives: 2013 AW M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 163 iTrader: (0)	I removed the Lux units and the left headlamp is non-functional.
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RaihaX Major General Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth Posts: 5,029 iTrader: (2)	a bit OT - I suppose not all 135i comes with adaptive headlight? I don't think mine comes with it. I am assuming adaptive headlight is when you turn left the light goes toward the left a little bit? Just like the merc ones?
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New21er First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Stanwood, wa. Posts: 388 iTrader: (2)	I had an issue where one of the wires in the Lux connector was not making contact. I had to shove the wire into the socket.
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spotshooter Private First Class Drives: 2013 AW M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 163 iTrader: (0)	It's been suggested if I disconnect the battery for an hour this will clear the warnings. Will this have any effect on the non-functional headlight?
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