Help with headlights?

chipwell · 08-24-2016, 09:13 PM

I have a 2011 335d with auto-leveling xenon headlights.

Left daytime running light is out and I'm getting an error message A8C5.

Headlight housing says ZKW on top. Do I need part # 63-11-2-179-077 or 63-11-7-161-444?

Picture below - thanks in advance

VTECaddict · 08-25-2016, 11:17 PM

Neither. Goto your local auto parts store/Target/Walmart and pick up an H8 headlight bulb.

Or you can upgrade to LED bulbs like the Lux H8.

chipwell · 08-26-2016, 12:30 PM

Thanks VTECaddict - is the installation process straightforward?

VTECaddict · 08-26-2016, 11:18 PM

I haven't done it since my car is pre-LCI, but I believe it's way easier than the pre-LCI because you can access the bulb from the top of the headlight, but space is tight so it's best if you have small hands or find someone that does to help you.

chipwell · 08-27-2016, 10:13 AM

@VTECaddict thanks - I know a few trump supporters who might be able to help

E92-Lighting · 09-14-2016, 10:37 AM

any H8 bulb or H8 led shall be suffice for E90 LCI xenon headlights angel eyes

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08-25-2016, 11:17 PM	#2
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 486 Rep 6,066 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	Neither. Goto your local auto parts store/Target/Walmart and pick up an H8 headlight bulb. Or you can upgrade to LED bulbs like the Lux H8. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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08-26-2016, 12:30 PM	#3
chipwell Enlisted Member 6 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Tacoma iTrader: (0)	Thanks VTECaddict - is the installation process straightforward?
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08-26-2016, 11:18 PM	#4
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 486 Rep 6,066 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	I haven't done it since my car is pre-LCI, but I believe it's way easier than the pre-LCI because you can access the bulb from the top of the headlight, but space is tight so it's best if you have small hands or find someone that does to help you. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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E92-Lighting 870 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	any H8 bulb or H8 led shall be suffice for E90 LCI xenon headlights angel eyes
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