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skojoskojevic
04-11-2022, 05:22 PM
Hello guys.

I bought another facelifted E39 with factory xenons with automatic headlight adjusters.
As you can probably guess, they are in pretty bad condition (broken adjusters, foggy, worn-out xenon bulbs...).

I use this car mainly for my job. I work during the night so I need good night visibility.
On the roads I drive, I actually prefer the reflector headlights.
(Even though I work during the night, there are still many cars on the road, and constantly switching between low-high beams is no-no. Projectors just don't work good here...)

I was thinking about buying these TYC headlights. LINK (https://www.tyceuropeonline.com/catalogue/automotive-lamps/bmw/5-series-e39-09-1995-06-2004/head-lamp/kat-82504/)
It says they have electric motor for adjustment.

My question is: Is wiring for adjustment motors the same?

I don't even plan on using automatic adjusters, but I will need them to pass inspection.
Inspection is done on flat floor/ground, so there is no easy way for the inspector to test them.
If I simply connect them, are there going to be any problems? Different pin-out or maybe different type of motor?
Just to trick the inspector that everything is properly connected.

Thanks in advance!

BimmrMeUpSnotty
04-11-2022, 05:30 PM
When you turn the lights on, the adjuster motors dip the beam down, and bring them back up. If they don’t dip, the inspector will make his notes.

skojoskojevic
04-11-2022, 05:42 PM
Oh... that's right. Totally forgot about that because of broken adjusters.
But is the wiring the same? Or do I need manual adjusters similar to these from E46?

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BimmrMeUpSnotty
04-11-2022, 06:33 PM
Well, you’re asking the wrong forum, US spec cars didn’t come with those manual override adjuster controls.