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X5 dipped beam right failure

Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 7:03 pm
by Keithe46
Evening folks,

I have had a warning pop up on my idrive this morning for dipped beam right failure. Having googled it it should a Philips D1S bulb is required. Having looked online these are around £130, has anyone had this fault? If so does it need to be a Philips bulb or are there any alternatives?

Thanks

Keith

Re: X5 dipped beam right failure

Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 8:16 pm
by X5Sport
You can get Philips (or Osram) D1S lamps for a lot less than that.  OEM are usually Philips or Osram.

Try people like HIDSDirect or HIDS4U..

HIDS4U do the OEM Philips lamp for £55.  Osram Xenarcs have a good write up and even they are only £115 a pair.  Slightly bluer lamp than OEM. 

Richard

Re: X5 dipped beam right failure

Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 9:49 pm
by Keithe46
Hi mate

Thanks very much for your reply. Had a quick look at those sites and that's a massive saving.

Don't want to jump the gun but I have read online about ballast failures,if that was the case is that covered by AUC warranty?

Thanks again

Re: X5 dipped beam right failure

Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 9:22 am
by Finglonga
The HID is covered under warranty, they usually just put in a new headlight unit so if you have aftermarket angel eye bulbs remove them first and put the stock in as they will just throw it away with the complete unit.

Had one replaced no quibble on my e92 as have a few others I know.

Re: X5 dipped beam right failure

Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 9:14 am
by Keithe46
Superb mate thanks very much,have ordered a new bulb so fingers crossed that works!!