545i Headlights

[icheeban17]

Can I replace my adaptive zenon headlights the entire assembly with good ole halogen headlight assemblies. My zenon are so low on light output I have to use my fogs to light up road. . I have scoured the internet for a good used pair without sun hazing on the lens and have not found any. Any suggestions on buying some new or used.

[Pelican Parts]

Hello - please take a look at the link below; we have a set of halogen light assemblies for your car. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at 888-280-7799 and one of our BMW part specialists will be happy to help you out.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...pg3.htm#item11

[icheeban17]

Hello - please take a look at the link below; we have a set of halogen light assemblies for your car. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at 888-280-7799 and one of our BMW part specialists will be happy to help you out.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...pg3.htm#item11

Are the Halogen plug and play as I have zenon currently. Will they throw any codes once installed?

[ss109]

They will not work directly.

Why would you want to go to halogen? If the output is low on your HIDs, you have a problem.

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[icheeban17]

They will not work directly.

Why would you want to go to halogen? If the output is low on your HIDs, you have a problem.

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Zenon has to many variables with igniters reflectors etc.

[ss109]

Not really. You have a bulb and a ballast. I've had my car for ten years and I just had to replace a bulb around 6mos ago.

By the time you spend money to swap in lower performance lighting, you could've likely resolved your HID issue several times over.

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[icheeban17]

Not really. You have a bulb and a ballast. I've had my car for ten years and I just had to replace a bulb around 6mos ago.

By the time you spend money to swap in lower performance lighting, you could've likely resolved your HID issue several times over.

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Forgive my limited knowledge on lighting. So bulb will still work with less light output or will it go out completely? Also my wiring for halos has become brittle and all plastic coating is coming off.

[ss109]

Forgive my limited knowledge on lighting. So bulb will still work with less light output or will it go out completely? Also my wiring for halos has become brittle and all plastic coating is coming off.

It can.
Typically with xenon you'll notice the light turns purple and the output decreases dramatically. The bulb could last a day like this or a year. Typically when this occurs, then it's appropriate to replace the bulb.

The decaying insulation is a BMW issue of this era. Many have resolved using spray on insulation.

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