Will these fit my car

[Parrots]

Hi

I have a 2008 M3 E93 and i wanted to know if these are correct for my car,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/D1S-35W-Fa...item27d81197ee

thanks for the help

[jhbrennan]

Spend the extra and get Philips
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281083688119...84.m1423.l2649

[Parrots]

Originally Posted by jhbrennan

Spend the extra and get Philips
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281083688119...84.m1423.l2649

Thanks and i will. i just found those when searcing eBay.

Do you know where i can get them in the uk

So these are the correct ones for my car

Are these the right Phillips ones as these are missing the wx at the end of the numbers of the link you gave

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Philips-Xe...p2054897.l4275

[jhbrennan]

Originally Posted by Parrots

Thanks and i will. i just found those when searcing eBay.

Do you know where i can get them in the uk

So these are the correct ones for my car

Are these the right Phillips ones as these are missing the wx at the end of the numbers of the link you gave

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Philips-Xe...p2054897.l4275

If the info on the US site is correct, I believe the numbers are interchangeable -

Manufacturer Part Number:
D1S 85410WX Ultinon Flash White Bulb
Interchange Part Number:
85410 85410WX 85415 Osram 66144 66146 66043

In the US we've had trouble with counterfeit Philips Ultinon bulbs - not sure if same issue exists in UK. Read the info on the US eBay site to see the discussion of the "fakes".

[jhbrennan]

BTW, let us know if you find an easy way to install. If I understand correctly, you have to remove the wheel and access from behind panels in the wheel well.

[Parrots]

Originally Posted by jhbrennan

BTW, let us know if you find an easy way to install. If I understand correctly, you have to remove the wheel and access from behind panels in the wheel well.

cheers so these cheaper ones are likely fake as i did think it was strange them being cheaper then the US.

I looked behing my wheel arch and there is a 6" by 6" little door thing beind the lights so would this be how i access the bulbs.

[bsiciliano]

Having done this, jack the car and remove the wheel. It will make life a million time easier. The little panel allows access, but you cannot see what you are doing with the wheel on.

[Parrots]

Received the bulbs today and the little panel was for the wrong bulb

i took it to local garage and had both bulbs changed for the new phillips ones and the same headlight is still not working so any idea what is wrong

i also see some condensation in the headlight housing

[jhbrennan]

Originally Posted by Parrots

Received the bulbs today and the little panel was for the wrong bulb

i took it to local garage and had both bulbs changed for the new phillips ones and the same headlight is still not working so any idea what is wrong

i also see some condensation in the headlight housing

Sorry to hear that - you never mentioned that one headlight wasn't working.

[tjsabec]

These are supposed to be lifetime bulbs, what gave you the idea that the bulb was "burned out" and needed replaced? You likely have a wiring issue and not a bulb issue.

I had an HID bulb go bad in My VW GTI, but it was because I hit a bird with that headlight and broke two of the clips off... the headlight vibrated and eventually the bulb went bad. In normal circumstances the bulbs should last the life of the car. The bulb on the other side of my GTI never went out and the car has 6 years 135,000 miles on it.

A coincidental thing: my M3 was hit and the insurance company replaced the passenger side headlight assembly despite it only having minor scratches. Since I had LUX bulbs in the assembly, I asked the shop to make sure they didn't throw my aftermarket bulbs away. They just gave me the entire headlight assembly. I have been meaning to list it for sale for some time, but I just haven't gotten around to it. It doesn't help you OP as it is the passenger side light. I believe the minor scratches could be buffed completely out.

[e1000]

Originally Posted by tjsabec

These are supposed to be lifetime bulbs, what gave you the idea that the bulb was "burned out" and needed replaced? You likely have a wiring issue and not a bulb issue.

I had an HID bulb go bad in My VW GTI, but it was because I hit a bird with that headlight and broke two of the clips off... the headlight vibrated and eventually the bulb went bad. In normal circumstances the bulbs should last the life of the car. The bulb on the other side of my GTI never went out and the car has 6 years 135,000 miles on it.

A coincidental thing: my M3 was hit and the insurance company replaced the passenger side headlight assembly despite it only having minor scratches. Since I had LUX bulbs in the assembly, I asked the shop to make sure they didn't throw my aftermarket bulbs away. They just gave me the entire headlight assembly. I have been meaning to list it for sale for some time, but I just haven't gotten around to it. It doesn't help you OP as it is the passenger side light. I believe the minor scratches could be buffed completely out.

HID bulbs last about 2000hrs, and I believe more on-off cycles reduces this further. I'd like to live a lot longer than that, and I'd expect my car to as well, so not quite "lifetime"

As for the OP, it's probably your ballast. D1S bulbs have the igniter built onto the back of the bulb (square metal box), so that's not the problem.

[Parrots]

Originally Posted by jhbrennan

Sorry to hear that - you never mentioned that one headlight wasn't working.

Sorry maybe i should mentioned that

I was only replacing as it stopped working

[Parrots]

Originally Posted by tjsabec

These are supposed to be lifetime bulbs, what gave you the idea that the bulb was "burned out" and needed replaced? You likely have a wiring issue and not a bulb issue.

I had an HID bulb go bad in My VW GTI, but it was because I hit a bird with that headlight and broke two of the clips off... the headlight vibrated and eventually the bulb went bad. In normal circumstances the bulbs should last the life of the car. The bulb on the other side of my GTI never went out and the car has 6 years 135,000 miles on it.

A coincidental thing: my M3 was hit and the insurance company replaced the passenger side headlight assembly despite it only having minor scratches. Since I had LUX bulbs in the assembly, I asked the shop to make sure they didn't throw my aftermarket bulbs away. They just gave me the entire headlight assembly. I have been meaning to list it for sale for some time, but I just haven't gotten around to it. It doesn't help you OP as it is the passenger side light. I believe the minor scratches could be buffed completely out.

This is my first car so i dont know much about them and when the light stopped working i assumd it was bulb.

Would warranty cover something like this as i have a 3rd party warranty that says it covers all electricals

i will call them tomorrow

[Parrots]

Originally Posted by e1000

HID bulbs last about 2000hrs, and I believe more on-off cycles reduces this further. I'd like to live a lot longer than that, and I'd expect my car to as well, so not quite "lifetime"

As for the OP, it's probably your ballast. D1S bulbs have the igniter built onto the back of the bulb (square metal box), so that's not the problem.

Than u.

I searched the net a bit and have read of others saying such a problem could be the ballast.

Will give warranty people a call tomorrow.

At least now i have the 6000k lights that i have always wanted

Just need to get them working

[Parrots]

If it is the ballast will this be something that fails with normal wear and tear or is it a fault.

i spoke to the warranty company who says they will not cover normal and expected wear and tear.