Is there a cheaper way to fix dim halo DRL or parking lights?

Tweaksta · 07-11-2022, 12:27 AM

My X3 has got the dreaded dim ring light. Xenon model. I've read about the $2000 BMW are charging to fix it. I can't see to find a definitive fix anywhere on the forum.

I have found a whole bunch of cheap F25 Halo Angel eye ring lights such as this one: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/232902777806

Is this an actual solution? OR just a band aid that covers the old ones?

These look completely different so I'm not sure which ones can fix the problem: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/255288817796

If it's a burnt out controller board then do these contain the controller? I'm just a tad confused and would appreciate some info if anyone knows more about the whole shemozzle. Thanks!!

pungo · 07-11-2022, 08:48 AM

If pre LCI, purchase the LED module and replace it, look the part number up on realoem.com.
The links you posted are not even close to a proper fix

Tweaksta · 07-11-2022, 09:56 PM

Thanks. So once I've purchased the module is it an easy fix if I'm fairly comfortable with a soldering iron? Is this the fix that requires opening the entire headlight enclosure or is the module easier to get to?

Is this the part?
63117263051 - Set of LED modules

kevink1 · 07-12-2022, 05:57 PM

I was going to have mine looked at this weekend. $2000 doesn't surprise me if they have to replace the whole assembly, I'll decide if that is what they quote.

pungo · 07-12-2022, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tweaksta

Thanks. So once I've purchased the module is it an easy fix if I'm fairly comfortable with a soldering iron? Is this the fix that requires opening the entire headlight enclosure or is the module easier to get to?

Is this the part?
63117263051 - Set of LED modules

If you have pre-LCI, that's the correct part. No soldering, it's plug and play. Not sure if you can get to it without taking the headlight out of the vehicle

Tweaksta · 07-12-2022, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pungo

If you have pre-LCI, that's the correct part. No soldering, it's plug and play. Not sure if you can get to it without taking the headlight out of the vehicle

You're the best. That's exactly what I wanted to hear lol!

One more question; on eBay I can choose a genuine part from a parted out X3 or a Chinese made new part. Anyone tried the Chinese one? Are they any good? I'd hate to need to pull the car apart again to change the module in 6 months....

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Tweaksta New Member 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 F25 30d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Is there a cheaper way to fix dim halo DRL or parking lights? My X3 has got the dreaded dim ring light. Xenon model. I've read about the $2000 BMW are charging to fix it. I can't see to find a definitive fix anywhere on the forum. I have found a whole bunch of cheap F25 Halo Angel eye ring lights such as this one: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/232902777806 Is this an actual solution? OR just a band aid that covers the old ones? These look completely different so I'm not sure which ones can fix the problem: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/255288817796 If it's a burnt out controller board then do these contain the controller? I'm just a tad confused and would appreciate some info if anyone knows more about the whole shemozzle. Thanks!!
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pungo Colonel 880 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: Z4MC-X3-35i-525i, Corrado G60 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 x35i [0.00] 2001 BMW 525i [0.00] 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [8.76]	If pre LCI, purchase the LED module and replace it, look the part number up on realoem.com. The links you posted are not even close to a proper fix
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Tweaksta New Member 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 F25 30d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks. So once I've purchased the module is it an easy fix if I'm fairly comfortable with a soldering iron? Is this the fix that requires opening the entire headlight enclosure or is the module easier to get to? Is this the part? 63117263051 - Set of LED modules Last edited by Tweaksta; 07-11-2022 at 11:12 PM..
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kevink1 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 xDrive28d Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	I was going to have mine looked at this weekend. $2000 doesn't surprise me if they have to replace the whole assembly, I'll decide if that is what they quote.
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