Passenger side Xenon headlight needs replacing!

[Skibby]

Hi all! I stumped up the cash about 2 weeks ago to buy my first Z4! 2003, Grey 2.5i Manual. Been driving it and loving it.

However this is where the issue comes in. I noticed the passenger side headlight was steaming up (which by the looks of things is relatively common.) I read some fixes, for example, take a hair dryer to the back to try and dry it out etc etc which I did and I thought all was well. Until recently my xenon headlight had gone out and I thought it was just the bulb. But after taking it to a friend who is in car electronics, he told me the whole unit needs replacing as there is a lot of water damage. Just my luck!

So I was wondering if anyone here could recommend a Z4 spare parts dealers which could sort me out. BMW want around £800 so i'm thinking second hand?

Any news is good news!

cheers in advance guys.

 

[cj10jeeper]

Skibby - welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear about the problem.
I assume private purchase else back to the dealer??

Ebay is the best source. You'll most likely be looking for a prefacelift, black inner with amber indicator. Not too rare.

 

[Skibby]

Well I got it from a dealer but their "warranty" is that they will pay for labour and I have to actually get the part.

I was told that if I get a new one apparently it doesn't come with a power supply (most likely not the correct term) which is on the bottom of the headlight, so advised to get a second hand one?

 

[Adamski]

eBay had a passenger one for c.£295 ish if I remember right. Don't know if it's still there though. They come up every now and again. Prices vary quite a bit


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[cj10jeeper]

Well I got it from a dealer but their "warranty" is that they will pay for labour and I have to actually get the part.

I was told that if I get a new one apparently it doesn't come with a power supply (most likely not the correct term) which is on the bottom of the headlight, so advised to get a second hand one?

New xenon light units from the dealer do not include bulb, ballast or igniter. New that and light would be about a grand, so you would swap all your esisting bits over, unless tested as faulty. You'd better get your old one working until one comes up on eBay at a good price or start calling breakers.

 

[AlanJ]

Skibby - welcome to the Forum and sorry that your first posts are to report a problem. never heard of a warranty that only pays for labour. The vehicle when sold should have been fit for purpose - suggest a frank discussion with the selling dealer with regard to the defect.

 

[Skibby]

Cheers for your help guys! Amazing response

I think I have found all the parts I need. I've lined up (All ebay shops):

A new headlight - £350

Ballast - £80

Ignitor - £60

The bulb apparently is still in tact. Is there anything else i'd need?

Thanks again for all your help.

 

[cj10jeeper]

The ballast is fixed to the underside of the headlight so should be fine unless tested faulty.

 

[billygilly]

Cheers for your help guys! Amazing response

I think I have found all the parts I need. I've lined up (All ebay shops):

A new headlight - £350

Ballast - £80

Ignitor - £60

The bulb apparently is still in tact. Is there anything else i'd need?

Thanks again for all your help.

£350!! Let me look tomo see if I've got one

 

[Skibby]

Cheers Billy that'd be much appreciated

Can't wait to get it sorted so I can drive it again...Bored of the 1.2 corsa now

 

[billygilly]

Sorry, just checked have a one in bits with silver inner if you were willing to build one but not an intacted ready to fit one

 

[Skibby]

Okay well thanks for looking Billy.

Does anyone know whether the Headlight assembly includes xenon motors? As I can't seem to find any info on them from google.

Cheers in advance.