DRL Help

c_rob85 · 12-18-2010, 10:20 PM

Hey guys, so I just spent the afternoon working on my E90, put in some highperformancebulbs H11 HID Canbus fog lights (which look awesome), I installed the LUX 5.1's (also look kick a$$), and I attempted to replace my H7 DRL's. I managed to get the passenger side in without too many problems but I think I mangled the mount for the drivers side!! Is there an easy was to install these bulbs or am I missing something?? It's basically trying to install them blind!! I fear that I messed up the tabs that hold the bulb in place and I really hope this doesn't mean I'm into an entire new light unit.

Does any one have any experience in something similar or a better way at getting to those bulbs? My next step i fear is pulling the bumper and getting the whole headlight out to work on it a bit easier.

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks

fdriller9 · 12-18-2010, 10:33 PM

Yea it sounds like you'll have to take out the headlight.

I recently replaced my father's passenger side AE on his E65 745i. That was a bitch!! I had to guess how the bulb secured as well. And because the intake is on the passenger side, I had absolutely no room for leverage. I had my arm twisted around the intake so I could get it installed.

Not fun. Good luck to you.

12-18-2010, 10:20 PM	#1
c_rob85 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 07' 328I Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	DRL Help Hey guys, so I just spent the afternoon working on my E90, put in some highperformancebulbs H11 HID Canbus fog lights (which look awesome), I installed the LUX 5.1's (also look kick a$$), and I attempted to replace my H7 DRL's. I managed to get the passenger side in without too many problems but I think I mangled the mount for the drivers side!! Is there an easy was to install these bulbs or am I missing something?? It's basically trying to install them blind!! I fear that I messed up the tabs that hold the bulb in place and I really hope this doesn't mean I'm into an entire new light unit. Does any one have any experience in something similar or a better way at getting to those bulbs? My next step i fear is pulling the bumper and getting the whole headlight out to work on it a bit easier. Any advice appreciated. Thanks
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12-18-2010, 10:33 PM	#2
fdriller9 Banned 261 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Yea it sounds like you'll have to take out the headlight. I recently replaced my father's passenger side AE on his E65 745i. That was a bitch!! I had to guess how the bulb secured as well. And because the intake is on the passenger side, I had absolutely no room for leverage. I had my arm twisted around the intake so I could get it installed. Not fun. Good luck to you.
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