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03-05-2012, 11:05 PM | #1 |
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problem after installing Lux Angel Eyes
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.
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03-05-2012, 11:23 PM | #2 |
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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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03-06-2012, 12:40 AM | #3 |
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Yep +1, use 3M dbl side tape to adhere the ballast to the cover away from the adaptive light. Problem solved.
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03-06-2012, 01:53 PM | #5 |
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+1 for those recommendations
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03-06-2012, 07:29 PM | #6 |
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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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03-06-2012, 07:55 PM | #7 |
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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, 07:59 PM | #8 |
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Double-side tape ballast to metal xenon housing
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03-06-2012, 08:05 PM | #9 |
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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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03-06-2012, 08:06 PM | #10 | |
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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! |
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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). |
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03-06-2012, 11:46 PM | #14 |
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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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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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03-07-2012, 03:46 PM | #19 |
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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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