Uhh... adaptive light problem

1013mm · 03-01-2009, 09:20 PM

Hey, I'm pretty sure its only me and my bad luck but had anyone's adaptive light some working? Or its like stuck and the bulb wont turn on? That happened to the passenger side... This really sucks. Only had the car for a day....

Monaco35Dream · 03-02-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jzhang

Hey, I'm pretty sure its only me and my bad luck but had anyone's adaptive light some working? Or its like stuck and the bulb wont turn on? That happened to the passenger side... This really sucks. Only had the car for a day....

happened to me...took 2 weeks for the new headlight to come from germany...

Mark M · 03-02-2009, 08:21 AM

Mine had the adaptive failure light on the dash once. While it was at the dealer for another matter, I had them look at it. They said they needed to order parts and will call me when they arrive.

1013mm · 03-02-2009, 09:43 AM

so does it have anything to do with the fact that i changed the H8 bulb? I mean the halos show just the adaptive headlight doesn't work.

lolo419 · 03-02-2009, 09:48 AM

I just got my car this weekend also. My right side's light seems to work when I make right turns... I haven't really pay too much attention on left turns yet. But I remember reading some where saying adaptive headlight only works if you have the headlight switch set on auto. Gona check my manual when i get home.

1013mm · 03-02-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lolo419

I just got my car this weekend also. My right side's light seems to work when I make right turns... I haven't really pay too much attention on left turns yet. But I remember reading some where saying adaptive headlight only works if you have the headlight switch set on auto. Gona check my manual when i get home.

I mean it works because the driver side is working and there's a problem because the warning/error sign is flashing....

Monaco35Dream · 03-02-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jzhang

so does it have anything to do with the fact that i changed the H8 bulb? I mean the halos show just the adaptive headlight doesn't work.

It could be...Mine happened right after I changed my H8's and washed her so my guess is that I didn't get the cover back on, and water may have gotten in it.... just make sure the covers are on correctly and have your service dept take care of it

lolo419 · 03-02-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jzhang

I mean it works because the driver side is working and there's a problem because the warning/error sign is flashing....

ouch... I guess you might need to take it in.

gnpower · 03-02-2009, 12:29 PM

1 day? so much for the BMW pre delivery inspection.

Simon_135i · 03-02-2009, 12:39 PM

When i picked up my car, my rear light bulb was broken... HAHA.... It happens.

kc_skyrider · 09-02-2009, 10:35 PM

water with no covers = failed xenon ballast. (silver box on the bottom of the light) don't ask how this lesson is learned. or how much I hate paying 270 euro a ballast

oneintheory · 09-03-2009, 07:21 AM

i've done the same. you might need a whole headlight, depending on the extent of the damage. most of those parts aren't replaceable.

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Mark M Major 240 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: E30M3 E83X3 E90335D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	Mine had the adaptive failure light on the dash once. While it was at the dealer for another matter, I had them look at it. They said they needed to order parts and will call me when they arrive.
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lolo419 Private 1 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I just got my car this weekend also. My right side's light seems to work when I make right turns... I haven't really pay too much attention on left turns yet. But I remember reading some where saying adaptive headlight only works if you have the headlight switch set on auto. Gona check my manual when i get home.
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oneintheory no longer a BMW owner 152 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 Ford Edge Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Suffolk/Chesapeake, VA iTrader: (0)	i've done the same. you might need a whole headlight, depending on the extent of the damage. most of those parts aren't replaceable.
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