confused on daytime running lights.

[uisim]

So today my passenger drl went out. Both the angel eyes are out on that side. Now my daytime lights look about the same color as the hid headlights except when I hit the turn signal. Then I can see the inner part inside the angel eyes turns yellow. When the drl"s alone are on however, it looks like a blueish white just like the hid headlights. I'm confused because I see other cars where it's a straight up yellow looking halogen angel eye and mine does not look like that even though the dealer said I need a H8. I don't know if mine was upgraded at some point or if this is normal.

[delirium330]

Others can probably diagnose, but if you end up needing stock H8 replacements from a 2010 E92, I've got 2 used ones that I pulled out and would sell for cheap (I replaced with Lux H8 160s).

[WingZeroX5]

Originally Posted by uisim

So today my passenger drl went out. Both the angel eyes are out on that side. Now my daytime lights look about the same color as the hid headlights except when I hit the turn signal. Then I can see the inner part inside the angel eyes turns yellow. When the drl"s alone are on however, it looks like a blueish white just like the hid headlights. I'm confused because I see other cars where it's a straight up yellow looking halogen angel eye and mine does not look like that even though the dealer said I need a H8. I don't know if mine was upgraded at some point or if this is normal.

There are two H8 bulbs, with each one lighting up the angel eye optical fibers, so one of the bulb blew out.

Your inner part of the angel eye turns yellow, or lights up, it's an H3 bulb, when you signal. It's suppose to illuminate more of the direction you're turning into. There's no "inner angel eye" because the whole thing is lit by one h8 bulb and by the nature of it's design, it is always brightest at the inner rings vs outer rings.

Unless you have some sort of upgrade to the AE's, i'm not sure where the blueish hue comes from. Pic may help!

[uisim]

Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

There are two H8 bulbs, with each one lighting up the angel eye optical fibers, so one of the bulb blew out.

Your inner part of the angel eye turns yellow, or lights up, it's an H3 bulb, when you signal. It's suppose to illuminate more of the direction you're turning into. There's no "inner angel eye" because the whole thing is lit by one h8 bulb and by the nature of it's design, it is always brightest at the inner rings vs outer rings.

Unless you have some sort of upgrade to the AE's, i'm not sure where the blueish hue comes from. Pic may help!

So this is what they look like. Does this look like oem or aftermarket? I'd just take them out but won't be able to until a few days and if it's oem I'd like to order it and have it ready to go

[WingZeroX5]

Cant really tell that well. Could be using gpthunders or similar aftermarkets

Open up the cover at the top of the headlight. Does it look like it has heatsinks on the bulb or a regular h8. LEDs typically use heatsinks so it is a dead giveaway

If its a regular h8, two possibilities:
1. Aftermarket bulb, such as gpthunders 5k temp or something
2. Car could be coded to output higher voltage to achieve a more whiter look

Hope this helps

If you want to go back to OEM, I have a set I can ship you. Pretty much brand new Phillips, had it on for a month. PM if youre interested

[uisim]

Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

Cant really tell that well. Could be using gpthunders or similar aftermarkets

Open up the cover at the top of the headlight. Does it look like it has heatsinks on the bulb or a regular h8. LEDs typically use heatsinks so it is a dead giveaway

If its a regular h8, two possibilities:
1. Aftermarket bulb, such as gpthunders 5k temp or something
2. Car could be coded to output higher voltage to achieve a more whiter look

Hope this helps

If you want to go back to OEM, I have a set I can ship you. Pretty much brand new Phillips, had it on for a month. PM if youre interested

Thank you for the offer I'll have to check . I guess I gota brave the cold and do it outside real fast. Would be no problem if I had my warm garage and I hate when the car isn't at 100 percent. Especially with something so visible

[uisim]

Looks like I answered my question. It's the lux led with the black load equilizer. Gonna have to order new ones after I put a volt meter to the connector incase it's another issue

[exVtekGuy]

You should contact lux. they'll repair it for you for a fee but it'll be cheaper than buying a new complete set.

[WingZeroX5]

Originally Posted by uisim

Looks like I answered my question. It's the lux led with the black load equilizer. Gonna have to order new ones after I put a volt meter to the connector incase it's another issue

Just swap the bulbs to see if the other side lights up

[uisim]

Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

Just swap the bulbs to see if the other side lights up

It will the currents ok. They are the v3 so there are better ones now. I thought about the amber lux but my car is red and it doesn't look right imo. Just ordered the lux v160 pure white.

[rjd598]

Originally Posted by uisim

It will the currents ok. They are the v3 so there are better ones now. I thought about the amber lux but my car is red and it doesn't look right imo. Just ordered the lux v160 pure white.

you won't regret it. truly amazing option

[burtonsbs5114]

I have the LUX h8 160s and love them!