Headlights Help!!

spoolinE82 · 06-19-2016, 12:33 PM

Hello so i drove through a carwash yesterday and soon as i pulled out , on came the adaptive headlight warning and my driver light is out i have extended warranty but only engine and drive train so... i did my research of course and found out i obviously fried the control module for the AHL .... and after buying a new d1s bulb and also getting low beam error ive also come to the conclusion i fried my igniter/ballast ...i do not want to deal with a stealership i will he fixing myself and i honestly dont mind having the warning on for a few months until i replace the control module and get it coded at a bmw shop here in las vegas.....but i do need to drive to work and need headlights....ive researched replacing factory ballast and hid with after market... ive found a few post from quite a few years back and they all said they had issues using aftermarket some people where using ddmtuning bulbs and ballast with capacitors.. some would use ds2 bulbs some h7 . my question is after all these years has someone come up with a true plug and play kit?.....i cant seem to find anything specifically saying it will not need capacitors etc.

I need the easiest fastest way so i can order and plug up when they arrive.

So can anyone please help point me in the right direction
Tell me which kit and what bulb type to purchase ... and where from ...
If i do need to wire capacitors can someone point me to a write up its been a while since my audio install days and playing with capacitors.

Sorry im sure this has been posted but like i said ive been searching for hours on end and only found post dated from 2008 to 2012 ......

Gray_Panther · 06-19-2016, 02:01 PM

I believe that the footwell module needs to be replaced and coded before it can send a voltage signal to ignite the bulb again. With that said theretrofitsource.com will be able to help immensely with what you need to get an almost plug-n-play solution.

ulrichd · 06-19-2016, 05:19 PM

You need to replace the ALC box and ballast. That's #14 and 17 in the diagram below. On my 128 I was able to access them by going through the inner fenderwell instead of removing the front bumper. I got my parts on ebay for less than shown here, just make sure they are OEM. Make sure you know what you are doing. A new headlight is really expensive.

spoolinE82 · 06-20-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ulrichd

You need to replace the ALC box and ballast. That's #14 and 17 in the diagram below. On my 128 I was able to access them by going through the inner fenderwell instead of removing the front bumper. I got my parts on ebay for less than shown here, just make sure they are OEM. Make sure you know what you are doing. A new headlight is really expensive.

Thank you for this. !! When you did this did it also fix your adaptive headlight warning or dod it just bring your light back on... also for alc box do i have to get it coded?

spoolinE82 · 06-20-2016, 03:05 PM

And as far as just a aftermarket solution os there any you know of ?

spoolinE82 · 06-20-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

I believe that the footwell module needs to be replaced and coded before it can send a voltage signal to ignite the bulb again. With that said theretrofitsource.com will be able to help immensely with what you need to get an almost plug-n-play solution.

So if i order a kit from these guys will it power on the headlight? I know the adaptive will not work. . But would i at least get the headlight back on? I can fix the adaptive headlight in few weeks, but for now driving at night and not getting a ticket would be nice plus i do want to change to pure white lights anyways.

ulrichd · 06-20-2016, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by spoolinE82

Thank you for this. !! When you did this did it also fix your adaptive headlight warning or dod it just bring your light back on... also for alc box do i have to get it coded?

It fixed the adaptive headlight warning and the lights worked again. I have not had the coding done yet. Until I do I am using just the ON setting for my headlights not the adaptive.

spoolinE82 · 06-21-2016, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ulrichd

It fixed the adaptive headlight warning and the lights worked again. I have not had the coding done yet. Until I do I am using just the ON setting for my headlights not the adaptive.

Cool i can gather the parts for 300 bucks or so and install myself ill probably order this friday! ... did you purchase a new or used control box if used since it would have been coded for another car , did it cause any other issues other then the ahl not working until coded?

faboR6 · 06-29-2016, 04:30 AM

I have the same exact problem as you and had this problem for over a year. I don't usually drive at night. I've replaced the ballast, control module and everything possible on this car and still no light. I was however told by a BMW Tech that my problem might be the footwell module not sending any power to the headlight.

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spoolinE82 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i XDRIVE thundernight Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV iTrader: (0)	Headlights Help!! Hello so i drove through a carwash yesterday and soon as i pulled out , on came the adaptive headlight warning and my driver light is out i have extended warranty but only engine and drive train so... i did my research of course and found out i obviously fried the control module for the AHL .... and after buying a new d1s bulb and also getting low beam error ive also come to the conclusion i fried my igniter/ballast ...i do not want to deal with a stealership i will he fixing myself and i honestly dont mind having the warning on for a few months until i replace the control module and get it coded at a bmw shop here in las vegas.....but i do need to drive to work and need headlights....ive researched replacing factory ballast and hid with after market... ive found a few post from quite a few years back and they all said they had issues using aftermarket some people where using ddmtuning bulbs and ballast with capacitors.. some would use ds2 bulbs some h7 . my question is after all these years has someone come up with a true plug and play kit?.....i cant seem to find anything specifically saying it will not need capacitors etc. I need the easiest fastest way so i can order and plug up when they arrive. So can anyone please help point me in the right direction Tell me which kit and what bulb type to purchase ... and where from ... If i do need to wire capacitors can someone point me to a write up its been a while since my audio install days and playing with capacitors. Sorry im sure this has been posted but like i said ive been searching for hours on end and only found post dated from 2008 to 2012 ......
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ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	You need to replace the ALC box and ballast. That's #14 and 17 in the diagram below. On my 128 I was able to access them by going through the inner fenderwell instead of removing the front bumper. I got my parts on ebay for less than shown here, just make sure they are OEM. Make sure you know what you are doing. A new headlight is really expensive. Attached Images
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faboR6 Private 24 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (0)	I have the same exact problem as you and had this problem for over a year. I don't usually drive at night. I've replaced the ballast, control module and everything possible on this car and still no light. I was however told by a BMW Tech that my problem might be the footwell module not sending any power to the headlight.
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