Bmw z4 bi-xenon headlight

That is actually something of a bargain for someone with a damaged one.. Rare as hen's teeth these are, especially new and unused...

Mike
 
Ducklakeview said:
That is actually something of a bargain for someone with a damaged one.. Rare as hen's teeth these are, especially new and unused...

Mike
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I was thinking of buying it to replace my damage one - but as you've seen Mike, the damage to mine is minor and £380 is a lot of money for what's effectively hidden.

Although I do agree it's a bargain compared to the price of a new one from a dealer (over £750 the last time I asked).
 
Is it just a coincidence this sold on the bay a couple of weeks ago? £110, that was a bargain!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-bi-xenon-headlight-63127162719-brand-new-/112733905392?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=L872eVbz6YDsvrTIQu1ZITZOp4E%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
 
TomK said:
Is it just a coincidence this sold on the bay a couple of weeks ago? £110, that was a bargain!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-bi-xenon-headlight-63127162719-brand-new-/112733905392?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=L872eVbz6YDsvrTIQu1ZITZOp4E%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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Jeez, that's for free!!

Mike
 
TomK said:
Is it just a coincidence this sold on the bay a couple of weeks ago? £110, that was a bargain!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-bi-xenon-headlight-63127162719-brand-new-/112733905392?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=L872eVbz6YDsvrTIQu1ZITZOp4E%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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It can't be the same one, that listing didn't include the car :)
 
markalp said:
[ref]jamie_z4[/ref], Doesn't matter how many times I click "(show car)" in your profile, that car aint showing :?
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It's not a clickable link Mark, it just means I take it to shows as I can't do much else with it :lol:
 
jamie_z4 said:
markalp said:
[ref]jamie_z4[/ref], Doesn't matter how many times I click "(show car)" in your profile, that car aint showing :?
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It's not a clickable link Mark, it just means I take it to shows as I can't do much else with it :lol:
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It's times like this one of these is called for I think :lol:
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I need to find one of these (drivers side) as mine isn't self levelling and garages don't seem interested in fixing mine.

I will pay strong money if anyone has one - 2007 coupé
 
flight174z said:
I need to find one of these (drivers side) as mine isn't self levelling and garages don't seem interested in fixing mine.

I will pay strong money if anyone has one - 2007 coupé
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Could be any of the following;

Connector for levelling motor has become detached from back of headlight, have seen it a few times.
Actuator rod on end of motor has become detached.
Motor has seized (can be replaced seperately)

Access to check all of these can be done without removing the headlight..

Mikeq
 
Ducklakeview said:
flight174z said:
I need to find one of these (drivers side) as mine isn't self levelling and garages don't seem interested in fixing mine.

I will pay strong money if anyone has one - 2007 coupé
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Could be any of the following;

Connector for levelling motor has become detached from back of headlight, have seen it a few times.
Actuator rod on end of motor has become detached.
Motor has seized (can be replaced seperately)

Access to check all of these can be done without removing the headlight..

Mikeq
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Thanks - I have tried my best to figure it out - I've had a look behind from inside the wheelarch and it's not obvious. I have tried independent garages but they weren't willing to have a look at it and fobbed me off a bit. I could take it to Sytner (there isn't a BMW dealership in Nottingham other than them) as I expect they will have a better understanding of the likely issues but I don't want to end up with a bill for £750 for a new headlight!
 
flight174z said:
Ducklakeview said:
flight174z said:
I need to find one of these (drivers side) as mine isn't self levelling and garages don't seem interested in fixing mine.

I will pay strong money if anyone has one - 2007 coupé
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Could be any of the following;

Connector for levelling motor has become detached from back of headlight, have seen it a few times.
Actuator rod on end of motor has become detached.
Motor has seized (can be replaced seperately)

Access to check all of these can be done without removing the headlight..

Mikeq
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Thanks - I have tried my best to figure it out - I've had a look behind from inside the wheelarch and it's not obvious. I have tried independent garages but they weren't willing to have a look at it and fobbed me off a bit. I could take it to Sytner (there isn't a BMW dealership in Nottingham other than them) as I expect they will have a better understanding of the likely issues but I don't want to end up with a bill for £750 for a new headlight!
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Does it use the same leveling system as the E46? If it does have you checked the little arm that's connected to the wishbone? If it's become detached or is broken (might be able to test with a multimeter) then this could be the issue.
 
Roundozo said:
flight174z said:
Ducklakeview said:
Could be any of the following;

Connector for levelling motor has become detached from back of headlight, have seen it a few times.
Actuator rod on end of motor has become detached.
Motor has seized (can be replaced seperately)

Access to check all of these can be done without removing the headlight..

Mikeq
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Thanks - I have tried my best to figure it out - I've had a look behind from inside the wheelarch and it's not obvious. I have tried independent garages but they weren't willing to have a look at it and fobbed me off a bit. I could take it to Sytner (there isn't a BMW dealership in Nottingham other than them) as I expect they will have a better understanding of the likely issues but I don't want to end up with a bill for £750 for a new headlight!
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Does it use the same leveling system as the E46? If it does have you checked the little arm that's connected to the wishbone? If it's become detached or is broken (might be able to test with a multimeter) then this could be the issue.
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I've asked about that on here before - apparently due to the fact that one headlight is levelling correctly the levelling system is ok and the issue is with the specific headlight - thanks for the suggestion though!
 
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