Xenon bulb oem

aaaafamily · 11-29-2012, 05:42 PM

My (z4m 2008) oem xenon turn to red color and I believe is time to change. Dealer charge $260 (1 bulb) + $140 labor.
Does any one has experience to change the bulb in less cost? Thanks

fercho · 11-29-2012, 05:47 PM

140 to change a bulb

it is a 5 min job, you can do it yourself is really easy

dubsesd · 11-29-2012, 06:41 PM

Bulbs should be changed in sets. You can get Philips 4300k bulbs for 150 on eBay an change them in 15 minutes by yourself.

aaaafamily · 11-30-2012, 02:49 PM

Thanks, i just got the philip bulb on ebay . will try to change when it come in

dubsesd · 11-30-2012, 08:43 PM

To change the bulb, you need to turn your wheels or take them off, remove the small plastic access panel in the fender liner, and open the headlight backing. You will see a silver square igniter that has a wire holding it. Release the wire and twist the igniter off. Replace bulb and reverse the steps

GoGo Gadget · 12-01-2012, 08:09 AM

$140 to do something the owners manual tells you how to do? Owners manual, not service manual. Sheesh.

aaaafamily · 12-01-2012, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubsesd

To change the bulb, you need to turn your wheels or take them off, remove the small plastic access panel in the fender liner, and open the headlight backing. You will see a silver square igniter that has a wire holding it. Release the wire and twist the igniter off. Replace bulb and reverse the steps

Thanks for yours advice, very helpful

11-29-2012, 05:42 PM	#1
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11-29-2012, 05:47 PM	#2
fercho Lieutenant Drives: 2005 z4 2.5 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 436 iTrader: (1)	140 to change a bulb it is a 5 min job, you can do it yourself is really easy __________________ 2005 z4 2.5i/// Aero front bumper, m rear bumper,08 rear lights, custom quad exhaust, matte black front grill, OEM alarm, llumar security film,m wheels, HID lights, LED interior and trunk light,Ipod integration, stubby antenna,tein s-tech springsx

11-29-2012, 06:41 PM	#3
dubsesd Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M coupe / 328xi LCI Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ottawa Posts: 1,529 iTrader: (1)	Bulbs should be changed in sets. You can get Philips 4300k bulbs for 150 on eBay an change them in 15 minutes by yourself. __________________ 2006 ///M Coupe TiAg / IR -- H&R coilovers/RPI exhaust/ZHP knob/19" Morr vs8.2 hand brushed/Stoptech 355mm 6/4 BBK/Turner strut bar/polished diagonal braces/m tower caps/tekarbon 2x2 coil cover/Michelin PSS/gloss black kidneys/painted gloss black roof/mstache 2 front lip/AFE dry intake/RPI forced induction/colormatch corners/black chrome //M badges/rear diffuser/aeroskirts/rogue mounts/DKF adjustable hangers/22%tint/euromode lighting/LED interior & plate lighting

11-30-2012, 08:43 PM	#5
dubsesd Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M coupe / 328xi LCI Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ottawa Posts: 1,529 iTrader: (1)	To change the bulb, you need to turn your wheels or take them off, remove the small plastic access panel in the fender liner, and open the headlight backing. You will see a silver square igniter that has a wire holding it. Release the wire and twist the igniter off. Replace bulb and reverse the steps __________________ 2006 ///M Coupe TiAg / IR -- H&R coilovers/RPI exhaust/ZHP knob/19" Morr vs8.2 hand brushed/Stoptech 355mm 6/4 BBK/Turner strut bar/polished diagonal braces/m tower caps/tekarbon 2x2 coil cover/Michelin PSS/gloss black kidneys/painted gloss black roof/mstache 2 front lip/AFE dry intake/RPI forced induction/colormatch corners/black chrome //M badges/rear diffuser/aeroskirts/rogue mounts/DKF adjustable hangers/22%tint/euromode lighting/LED interior & plate lighting

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11-30-2012, 02:49 PM	#4
aaaafamily Private First Class Drives: E86 M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: soCal Posts: 122 iTrader: (3)	Thanks, i just got the philip bulb on ebay . will try to change when it come in

12-01-2012, 08:09 AM	#6
GoGo Gadget New Member Drives: 2004 Z4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	$140 to do something the owners manual tells you how to do? Owners manual, not service manual. Sheesh.