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Looking for a near side (passenger) xenon headlight for an 07 coupe. I gather roadster headlights are the same so that opens up options
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Wanted e 86 xenon passenger side headlight
If it’s just cloudy they can be refurbished. What’s wrong with yours OP? The xenon don’t come up often, so you might have a long wait!
If you reallly need one, eBay is probably the best bet. And actively contacting new cars being broken.
If you reallly need one, eBay is probably the best bet. And actively contacting new cars being broken.
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BMW Family History (past and present):
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BMW Family History (past and present):
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3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
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The securing lugs are broken I've repaired one. The other two are repairable but the outside one is snapped. I've since found bmw actually sell a lug repair kit which is cheap (surprise) I've had the headlight out.and dryed it out as condensation had set in. I drove it about without the back covers on and it cleared. So put it back together. But the condensation didn't take long to come back.i ve gotta take it out again as I required a igniter for the bulb .but the new one came damaged in the post so awaiting there response to what there going to do. Think I will be getting the lug repair kit ( it's cheap enough)from bmw and chance it that it will do the job. And seal the headlight again depending where or how the condensation is getting in
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Wanted e 86 xenon passenger side headlight
Hi OP, it depends on whats broken. If it's one of the 4 securing brackets then they can all be replaced (with the BMW kit like you said).
If its the bracket which holds the rear cover on, these aren't replaceable. You're best bet in that case is to repair the brackets with the kit and silicone the rear cover on. Obviously you'll need to take the light off, ensure everything is working and fully dry. Then seal it on.
Just the headlight looking clear doesn't mean all of the moisture has gone. You'll need to take it off and stick it under a radiator or something.
If the rear bracket is fine, then you can get replacement rear covers. These have better rubber to seal the unit fully, some have reported grease such as Vaseline helps to seal the rear cover. For what it'll cost you, get a repair kit and a new rear cover and then you won't be risking moisture getting through a deteriorated seal (save you taking the whole thing off again).
Good luck
If its the bracket which holds the rear cover on, these aren't replaceable. You're best bet in that case is to repair the brackets with the kit and silicone the rear cover on. Obviously you'll need to take the light off, ensure everything is working and fully dry. Then seal it on.
Just the headlight looking clear doesn't mean all of the moisture has gone. You'll need to take it off and stick it under a radiator or something.
If the rear bracket is fine, then you can get replacement rear covers. These have better rubber to seal the unit fully, some have reported grease such as Vaseline helps to seal the rear cover. For what it'll cost you, get a repair kit and a new rear cover and then you won't be risking moisture getting through a deteriorated seal (save you taking the whole thing off again).
Good luck
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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Wanted e 86 xenon passenger side headlight
Thanks I will let you know .
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I now have a spare rhs headlight some hit the other wing in December so went through the insurance
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Wanted e 86 xenon passenger side headlight
If that means you have a working driver's side Bi-Xenon you could get decent money for it by starting a new "For sale" thread.
Including some photos would probably be useful too.
Including some photos would probably be useful too.
Coupes because stunning!
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Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Wanted e 86 xenon passenger side headlight
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 24, 2022 10:17 pm If that means you have a working driver's side Bi-Xenon you could get decent money for it by starting a new "For sale" thread.
That's correct but undecided what to do with it do I keep it just in case of another mishap as they cost £1000.00 each and rarer than rare to get second hand
Including some photos would probably be useful too.
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:Yes that's correct a working xenon headlight very very very rare try finding a second hand one for sale .you won't as I found out
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Car might be up for sale time for a change if anyone is instrested
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Well I got my car back
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