install xenon lights

E90Girl · 03-30-2006, 01:07 PM

Hi everybody this is my first post, and I am kinda new here. Well the reason why I'm here is because I just bought a set of the clear corners xenons euro spec for my boyfriends car( i want to suprise him). And I dont have any idea of how to install them. can anybody give me any input. I am not good with anything thats a machine so please give me simple detail. thanks alot..

E90Fleet · 03-30-2006, 01:18 PM

Does his car already have Xenons ??

E90Girl · 03-30-2006, 01:22 PM

yes sir, i think its a 330i

E90Fleet · 03-30-2006, 01:28 PM

Then you should probably only have to have the lights swaped and aligned.

This isnt a easy DIY job, since the bumper needs to be removed and when the lights are in they need to be aligned.

A willing dealer may be best for this.

Where did you get the lights from ? I just hope you got the corret adaptive Xenons ( Europe gets 2 types of Xenons ) and ones for Left hand drive cars

LEDZEP · 03-30-2006, 01:28 PM

Welcome to the forum! Someone here recently bought the clear housings. I don't know if he's installed them yet, but if you do a search you should find his post. He may be able to help.

Second post and she calls E90Fleet sir!

JackMac · 03-30-2006, 01:37 PM

I would agree with using the dealer too.

The reason is, if any problems occur you will be covered. Going with a non-dealer and you may have warrantee or other issues. How does your b/f feel about people touching/working on his car (other than the dealership)?

Or, you could just give him the lights (in a nice box of course

) and let him decide about how to have installation done.

E90Fleet · 03-30-2006, 01:40 PM

Almost forgot to say welcome to the forum

I would reccomend you surprise him with the lights before they are installed, sothat he is involved with the fitment and knows what has been done and by who

SocalTy · 03-30-2006, 01:44 PM

What a cool gf, wish my gf would do something like that.

and welcome to the forum

LEDZEP · 03-30-2006, 01:45 PM

Check out this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...4&page=1&pp=22

Longtran might have installed his by now, and if so he might have some advice and instructions. I agree with the others though, give them to him as boxed gifts and let him decide how they get installed.

Flyingfart · 03-30-2006, 01:45 PM

I say have your boyfriend do it for his wk-end project

.. and you dont have to call anyone of us here Sir, hey you! is respectable enuf!

E90Fleet · 03-30-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyingfart

.. and you dont have to call anyone of us here Sir, hey you! is respectable enuf!

Agree

E90Girl · 03-30-2006, 04:18 PM

well i really want to have the light installed before I tell him. do i need some type of reprograming and how much do you think a dealership would charge for install. what parts and stuff do I need by the way

E90Girl · 03-30-2006, 04:18 PM

and thanks everybody for all your help

longtran · 03-30-2006, 04:53 PM

not neccesary to go to the dealer....if you want it done. go to any body shop. they should do it for way less..good luck.

Lost Rider · 03-30-2006, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Girl

Hi everybody this is my first post, and I am kinda new here. Well the reason why I'm here is because I just bought a set of the clear corners xenons euro spec for my boyfriends car( i want to suprise him). And I dont have any idea of how to install them. can anybody give me any input. I am not good with anything thats a machine so please give me simple detail. thanks alot..

Welcome.

Where did you buy them, and for how much if I may ask?

beauderek · 03-30-2006, 10:03 PM

My dealer charged me for 3.5 hours of labor. My headlight assemblies didn't come with lights so they had to swap out my bulbs, and stuff. I think the dealer is the best option in case there are any complications.

ksfrogman · 03-30-2006, 10:15 PM

Finally, a girl who understands the way to a man's heart is through his car.

E90Girl · 03-31-2006, 06:25 PM

I called the dealership today and they refuse to install the headlight on the car. If I go to a body shop what should I say to them??????

is it a even swap does any wiring have to change or anything like that. thanks guys

EVO_S4 · 03-31-2006, 08:48 PM

it should be a even swap, I got the Euro too and did some testing on it and it work fine

magmd · 03-31-2006, 10:41 PM

they refuse to install the headlight on the car

Keep trying...maybe a different dealer??

I talked to a dealer here in SD about it. I am tempted on ordering them....they told me that it should be no problem if I bring in the units. They estimate that it would cost 2 hours of labor to do the entire swap for me.

Dankim10 · 03-31-2006, 10:48 PM

I swap the headlight from Halogen to Xenon and I paid $90 for labor fee here.
Of course, changed the unit and everything so it works.

Why the dealder refuses to install xenon headlight unit? They are very familiar on this!

canucklion · 03-31-2006, 11:07 PM

the dealership most likely doesn't want to be liable for 'illegal' mods, i.e. if the car with clear corners got into an accident later on? people can sue the dealership for installing the headlights --> which might've caused the accident..blah..blah, stupid, I know, but they're watching out for their backs.

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E90Girl New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	install xenon lights Hi everybody this is my first post, and I am kinda new here. Well the reason why I'm here is because I just bought a set of the clear corners xenons euro spec for my boyfriends car( i want to suprise him). And I dont have any idea of how to install them. can anybody give me any input. I am not good with anything thats a machine so please give me simple detail. thanks alot..
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Does his car already have Xenons ?? __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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E90Girl New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	yes sir, i think its a 330i
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Then you should probably only have to have the lights swaped and aligned. This isnt a easy DIY job, since the bumper needs to be removed and when the lights are in they need to be aligned. A willing dealer may be best for this. Where did you get the lights from ? I just hope you got the corret adaptive Xenons ( Europe gets 2 types of Xenons ) and ones for Left hand drive cars __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Almost forgot to say welcome to the forum I would reccomend you surprise him with the lights before they are installed, sothat he is involved with the fitment and knows what has been done and by who __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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Flyingfart Just as when I found my car, they changed it. 18 Rep 408 Posts Drives: e90-330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Where the Sun dont shine iTrader: (0)	I say have your boyfriend do it for his wk-end project .. and you dont have to call anyone of us here Sir, hey you! is respectable enuf!
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E90Girl New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	well i really want to have the light installed before I tell him. do i need some type of reprograming and how much do you think a dealership would charge for install. what parts and stuff do I need by the way
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longtran Lieutenant General 1433 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	not neccesary to go to the dealer....if you want it done. go to any body shop. they should do it for way less..good luck.
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E90Girl New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	I called the dealership today and they refuse to install the headlight on the car. If I go to a body shop what should I say to them?????? is it a even swap does any wiring have to change or anything like that. thanks guys
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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	they refuse to install the headlight on the car Keep trying...maybe a different dealer?? I talked to a dealer here in SD about it. I am tempted on ordering them....they told me that it should be no problem if I bring in the units. They estimate that it would cost 2 hours of labor to do the entire swap for me. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	the dealership most likely doesn't want to be liable for 'illegal' mods, i.e. if the car with clear corners got into an accident later on? people can sue the dealership for installing the headlights --> which might've caused the accident..blah..blah, stupid, I know, but they're watching out for their backs.
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