e39 HID downgrade
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Printed Date: 29-April-2024 at 00:57
Topic: e39 HID downgrade
Posted By: dryle
Subject: e39 HID downgrade
Date Posted: 17-February-2014 at 21:20
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i am jumking the car as it is too old and creaky to keep on the road. and i wouldnt trust that it will be safe anymore. anyone know which lamp is compatable with the power to the HID ballast as i want to part out the headlights myself before ringing to scrap dealer. ------------- Dave Ryle  "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
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Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 18-February-2014 at 11:14
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I think you may be onto plums here. The headlight kits are very different between Xenons and standard 12V bulbs. All the wiring to the lights in the car is different for each type of light. ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 18-February-2014 at 15:17
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thanks andrew, i may just remove and junk the car as is. ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |