Headlight problem

runwild · 08-28-2013, 06:02 PM

Just picked up another e92, and I noticed something odd about the driver side headlight. The aim is so incredibly off and isn't adjusting when u try to aim it down. Never saw anything like this before. Also, that same side, the angel eye doesn't work occasionally. One day it's on, the next day it's off with a bulb light on the dash. Anyone ever seen this before and know how to fix the xenon? I'm hoping its a diy type of adjustment or else it's off to the dealership.

Ferg · 08-28-2013, 06:06 PM

It honestly looks as if something has come loose or broken off. You might have to actually pop the lens off. You might be dealership bound otherwise.

runwild · 08-28-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferg

It honestly looks as if something has come loose or broken off. You might have to actually pop the lens off. You might be dealership bound otherwise.

Is the front lenses on the headlight removable?

ssmith96 · 08-28-2013, 07:50 PM

Is this not related to that issue with the ball joint that pops out?

Also, because I had to, Mr. Deeds!!

runwild · 08-29-2013, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ssmith96

Is this not related to that issue with the ball joint that pops out?

Also, because I had to, Mr. Deeds!!

Lol great movie .. Never heard about a ball joint with the headlights I'm going to look into it, thanks

AndyR83 · 08-29-2013, 12:10 PM

These headlights have to be "baked" open. I would highly recommend not doing it yourself due to the massive risk of moisture and condensation getting in there after you put it back together. I would take it to the dealer personally.

isosunrise · 08-29-2013, 12:13 PM

Do you get the AHL error? I have the same issue except my light is stuck to the left (on drivers side). I occasionally get the AHL error, looks like its the module underneath the headlight it self, whole bumper needs to be removed.

runwild · 08-31-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by isosunrise

Do you get the AHL error? I have the same issue except my light is stuck to the left (on drivers side). I occasionally get the AHL error, looks like its the module underneath the headlight it self, whole bumper needs to be removed.

Only error code appearing is CC-ID 378 which is for the angel eye bulb, the adaptive headlight appears to work or at least somewhat work, it's hard to say on the left side

VTECaddict · 08-31-2013, 10:35 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494479

ny330xi · 09-01-2013, 10:46 AM

I opened mine up, and found a separate problem. Check this thread out if it turns out not to be the servo ball joint.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=875679

runwild · 09-02-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494479

Thanks, great post. The pics are so hard to make out but I guess when I open the headlight or remove the bumper things will start making sense

runwild · 09-02-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ny330xi

I opened mine up, and found a separate problem. Check this thread out if it turns out not to be the servo ball joint.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=875679

Gonna look into it, thanks!

runwild · 09-14-2013, 06:35 PM

Figured today I'd give this headlight repair a shot and it turned out to be the ball joint popped out do the socket. I popped it back in and that was all she wrote lol. A little time consuming with the disassembly of the headlight and the whole bumper but it was well worth it! So glad I was able to fix this, thanks to those who posted links for the DIY repairs. If anyone has the same issue with their car and needs advice or questions answered let me know!

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ssmith96 Banned 78 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	Is this not related to that issue with the ball joint that pops out? Also, because I had to, Mr. Deeds!!
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AndyR83 Major 60 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: E92 335i FBO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	These headlights have to be "baked" open. I would highly recommend not doing it yourself due to the massive risk of moisture and condensation getting in there after you put it back together. I would take it to the dealer personally.
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isosunrise Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Do you get the AHL error? I have the same issue except my light is stuck to the left (on drivers side). I occasionally get the AHL error, looks like its the module underneath the headlight it self, whole bumper needs to be removed.
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ny330xi Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: upstate iTrader: (0)	I opened mine up, and found a separate problem. Check this thread out if it turns out not to be the servo ball joint. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=875679
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runwild Captain 127 Rep 787 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (9)	Figured today I'd give this headlight repair a shot and it turned out to be the ball joint popped out do the socket. I popped it back in and that was all she wrote lol. A little time consuming with the disassembly of the headlight and the whole bumper but it was well worth it! So glad I was able to fix this, thanks to those who posted links for the DIY repairs. If anyone has the same issue with their car and needs advice or questions answered let me know! Attached Images
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