Driving and side lights

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t90ark

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 Southampton
Whilst out driving today, I noticed I have no NS driving or side lights. Are the lights fused on separate sides of the car and are they bulbs? Is it a new light unit required?
 
I’m no expert but I’d say there’s a separate fuse for each side you could check fuse 62, 84 & 86
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They are normal bulbs but not sure which fitting
 
The side light on the E89 is part of the 'halo' ring and the headlights are bi-xenon. If you have neither it's probably a fuse or a relay problem. Did you not have a 'bulb out' warning on the dashboard/ i-drive?
 
Chippie said:
side light on the E89 is part of the 'halo' ring and the headlights are bi-xenon. If you have neither it's probably a fuse or a relay problem. Did you not have a 'bulb out' warning on the dashboard/ i-drive?
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No warnings and nothing in i-drive. Main beam is working... haven't checked high beam, though. I'm thinking fuse or something. Not electrically astute this end 😄
 
t90ark said:
So fuses are all good. Move on to relays, I guess.
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Reading the first post again...is it just the 'halo ring' that is out, not the headlamp aswell? If so it could just be a bulb, as those are possibly not monitored by the diagnostics as they are not safety related.
 
Pondrew said:
Reading the first post again...is it just the 'halo ring' that is out, not the headlamp aswell? If so it could just be a bulb, as those are possibly not monitored by the diagnostics as they are not safety related.
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Seems you are correct. Just removed the bulb, it is indeed, blown.

Are LEDs worth it, do you know, think, have an opinion?
 
You can fit LEDs, I have, the light is a lot whiter but one ring will be duller
 
The LEDs option looks a lot better IMHO. As noted, the halo's are a different brightness, but the overall look is a lot more white & modern.
 
I would fit LEDS, check out this thread for some decent options:

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=129141&hilit=Angel+eyes
 
Cheers chaps. I'll give the Novsight ones a crack. If they're no good.... I'll try something else, lol
 
t90ark said:
No warnings and nothing in i-drive.
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Last Tuesday, the day before MoT, I had large bulb icon on display and (something like) 'Daylight driving light failure on left' on screen. It was the bulb. £15 via indy.
 
t90ark said:
Cheers chaps. I'll give the Novsight ones a crack. If they're no good.... I'll try something else, lol
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I found them to very good..maybe new entrants to the market may be as good / better / cheaper
 
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