They really need to have replacement wiring harnesses for the inside of these headlights, the insides absolutely cook themselves and is entirely the fault of low quality wiring/sheathing.

Excellent video as always. I was changing out the halo lamps in my 08 E92 and realized that I have the same brittle-wires problem. This helped me tackle the surgery required to fix the issue. Saved me a lot of time trying to figure out the best route. Also saved me a ton of money in replacing the headlamp assemblies. I tried the electrical spray tape, but that didn't coat the wires enough for me to give me confidence it wouldn't cause a short. Thanks again!

When the guy making the video is wearing plaid pajamas an flip flops, you know he's a real mechanic.

Really nice work, my Houston 2006 BMW 330i E90 was shorting on the DRL. I tried liquid electrical tape a few months ago as I really did not want to get into the harness. Thanks for showing me the way and really admire your patience.

@user-ni3sp5mz4u

6 жыл бұрын

James PW how did the liquid tape work out? My pigtail wires are exposed shorting out bulb. I can't believe I'm the only one who thinks removing the whole front of the fucking car to replace a pigtail is ludicrous. Ill sell it before I do all this.

@Brian-jv8iy

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-ni3sp5mz4u It isn’t ridiculous at all, first time opening both headlights, 20 minutes for the bumper and taking out the headlights and another 30 for opening the headlights, a lot quicker to close ‘em.

Keep up the great work, ur sport mode not working video got my sport mode back!

A friend's 2005 X3 with HID Xenon Headlights (Driver's Side Low Beam Inop) had similar issues with the Insulation Crumbling exposing bare wires within the Headlight Assemblies. I removed the Headlight Assemblies and essentially Coated the Bare Wires and what Cracked Insulation that still existed with Clear Silicone Sealant (Flowable for Windshield Leaks) with my fingers and keeping the Wires separated. 24 Hours later after the Silicone Sealant had Cured... I was able to Diagnose the Drivers' Side as having a Failed Ballast (by swapping Lamps and Ballasts as needed). Randy AKA randog311 (Retired Professional Wrench). FYI: I have no Idea why the NHTSA hasn't Mandated a Vehicle Safety RECALL for this Obvious Safety Headlight Issue that many Automotive Manufacturers have, BMW is not alone.

Thanks for the video. I noticed this issue with my ‘09 335i. Had the headlight assembly out today to fix the right side adaptive headlight which was pointing at the ground. Checked over the wires and avoided touching anything that might flake off insulation. LOL You can now buy “paint on” liquid electrical tape and it comes in various colors. Used it a few months ago to fix bad insulation on wires after change out the day time running lights.

@gatiyovideo

2 жыл бұрын

Link to that liquid electrical tape please lol

I have the same issue. I live in Medellín, Colombia, which is tropical, but also mountain weather. Temps range from 60F to 85F. What I've heard is that BMW used a biodegradable insulation on every single cable (Including the headlights). Didn't think about using shrinks to fix it. I was actually looking for wire to replace them all. But your idea is waaay better. I'll buy some and give it a shot

Thanks so much, You saved me alot of money with this vid. Got my lights back.

Another very informative tutorial. Cheers.

Thanks for the tutorial!! I just finished doing both the headlights on my 07 e92. Had to heatshrink 90% of the wires and remove the clear cover for access. It took the better part of 2 days. Still better than paying 650.00 each. Use 1/8" 3/16" & 1/4" Heatshrink @ 3 to 1.

@adavila78

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning the sizes Mark! Just ordered those heatshrink sizes in transparent from my local electronics store. Will spend a whole weekend fixing this I guess...

@SuperMan-wu9bv

2 жыл бұрын

Yeahhhh they're about 1k each now 😩 about to take mine apart completely 🙃

@Oneklickmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Wondering if hear shrink work when your wires are brittle and few copper strands was broken. Do I have to solder? Twist the wires or splice the wires together?

@markd4488

2 жыл бұрын

@@Oneklickmedia You will have to cut the wire in order to put the heat shrink on. So yes, you will need to solder them back regardless.

Hey great work here! I have same problem and fixed it quickly with some hot glue so the wires are stuck and can not touch. But this fix is for sure better. Regarding the Angel eye still off, probably you have to use the Tool32 for the Short Circuit counter Reset. That fixed the issue 100%, i had the same problem

I have a e92, and I have the same issue on one of my headlights. My halo lights don't work, and when I looked inside the headlight the wires going to the angel eye bulb socket are flaking. Thanks for making this video. 👍

This 100% should have been a recall. EVERY single owner I know that has one of these has had this problem. Its pathetic :(

Great job boss I really like way how you work on it and Gentle works!!!!!

Thanks. Your video helped me out!!!

Get the CREE angel eyes with small balasts, but don't get cheap ones. I put some of those in my E60 and i'm in Dubai where there is lot of heat during the year and they work perfectly. Thanks for the video !

@VehicularDIY

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

It's biodegradable plastic mandated in the 1990's by the German Green Party...and I am not making that up. Mercedes has cars with engine wiring harness issues as well. I have two 1990's Benz wagons that I had to replace the engine wiring harnesses on because the wiring insulation deteriorated just like this BMW. I also have a 2006 X5 with a headlight issue like this one. That's how I arrived here.

@77goofyguy

4 жыл бұрын

Everyone needs to be filing complaints in the USA with the NHTSA to try and get a recall forced on the companies for negligent use of this defective wiring. www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/

I know imma tad bit late but Yes it does suck. Germany used recycled material is why. Because of all their emmisions. I believe they won an award for it as well.

@Arrozconchopsticks

Жыл бұрын

They should of gotten no award.

'06 330i: I tested the working Xenon bulb and ballast from the passenger's side on the driver's side and it did not turn on. Driver's side Xenon and ballast don't work on the passenger's side. About a 1.5" of insulation on the DC wires into the ballast is stripped on both leads. Unfortunately, after giving up and slapping the rear headlight cover back on, now the driver's side angel eyes and DRLs are also out in addition to the Xenon. Do I need to go through this whole process of removing my bumper and entire headlight assembly, inspect the wires and heat shrink the bad ones? Your video was so informative and helpful. Even though you sound depressed. Great video. UPDATE: my driver's side angel eyes just came on. So now only the DRLs and Xenons are out on that side. I expect the angel eyes to stay on go out again soon, and maybe be intermittent.

What a great video. Thanks a lot for this. And you also have a great diction. Well done.

Thanks for the video man!

Thank you so much for going in depth and talking us through everything. I'm debating doing this for my e93 M3, wanted to see if anybody has done this for that headlight assembly?

@yousefkhallaf7452

5 жыл бұрын

Did u fix it? I'm having the same in my e92

i had the same problem with my angle eye. the problem was that there is a mirror that sits in a bracket on the inside of the housing that reflects the light into one of the angle eyes (one bulb lights up both angel eyes). i carefully popped the mirror back into the bracket and works perfect now. headlight does have to be removed so it can easily be worked on

My high beam solenoid on the driver's side doesn't work. I'm assuming it looks like your frayed wire to your DRL. Nice video, thanks.

Thanks good job

man...i need to tackle this job soon...but on an e60...what a PITA. great job though.

Great video

You are a HUGE HELP! plan to do the same unpin and heat shrink tubing on my flaking 06 e86 Z4. I purchased 1/8" and 3/32" tubing is that the right Size ?? Thanks! Dan

Cool video 👍🏻👍🏻

I have an '11 E93 and I have a right and left stepper motor box failure DTC. All of the lights blink about 9 times at startup, the headlamps sweep up and down while driving straight and side to side in turns. The FRM has been checked and is fine and the headlamp bulbs are OEM. Do you think this could be my problem or do I need to contact an Exorcist?

Do you rebuild the 04 BMW E60 Adaptive headlights for customers?

Quick question I have an E92 2008 328 I if i unplugged the The headlight assembly to clean it up do they need to be reprogrammed When I reinstall them I'm not looking to change anything electric or change out anything that the car didn't come with I just want to make sure when I plug it back in it'll work I don't have anything but nice thing but a Fox well NT530 Scanner.

I just went through this problem with my 06 e90 talk about pain in the a**!

My '04 e46 330ci has this same issue. Just found it out and a noticiable thing is I don't use it a lot, and when i do, i do it during daytime (no drl) so i dont use headligthts. it has only 50K miles so i think its age and heat related (not only heat)

@VehicularDIY

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I heard it has something to do with the materials being biodegradable in newer cars. Rubbers only last 10 years etc.

May i know the heat shrinks size for the headlamp unit ?

My Angel eyes and The actual Light won’t turn on, only the blinker works on my passenger side, any advice on what could be?! I live in Houston as well… thanks!!!

Thank you. I have the same problem with my E60, DRL on passenger side went out first I thought it was the lighting bulb, but it wasn't, the drl on the driver side went out yesterday it turned out all the wires were exposed, and i use black tap to wrap it up, it works. but the passenger side is still not working, there no voltage coming out from the harness, or the connector. Do you figure out what is the problem?

So, I had this exact problem on my e92, and this video btw, was amazing.. best one I found for removing the headlight. Anyhow, I pulled the headlight out, and honestly- my wires look fantastic. Do you think anything else could cause the same issue? Symptoms: Nothing works in the housing, except for the turn signal & running light bulb. Angel eyes, low & high beams do NOT work at all. Other side works fine (passenger). Could something as simple as the ballast be the issue?

@AndrewKidd14145

3 жыл бұрын

Ballast.

@georgetrudeau8096

3 жыл бұрын

FYI- Bought one. Didn’t work. I swapped passenger side to drivers side and it worked. Which means it’s something INSIDE the drivers side headlight enclosure. No idea what. I just ordered a new one from FCP Euro. $733. ugh.

@mattybt400

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgetrudeau8096 Did you get it fixed? Did the ballast from the faulty side work on the good side?

@georgetrudeau8096

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, got it fixed by replacing the entire housing. Sucks because that was ~$800 from FCEuro. But a year later, it’s still perfect.

Excellent efforts, but the heat shrink means nothing if all the cables are the old ones

@mattybt400

3 жыл бұрын

but surely the heat shrink will act as insulation - no matter the condition beneath?

Would it be possible to replace the wiring itself? After you de-pin everything? If all else fails, I guess you could hard wire a D1S using a adapter and find power for the angel eyes themselves. You would lose active steering though. I feel like all used units are going to have this issue. It should be recalled.

@VehicularDIY

5 жыл бұрын

I think it would be really tough to get in there and replace all the wiring without completely taking about the headlight including removing the lens etc.

@justinrobert6573

5 жыл бұрын

@@VehicularDIY Did replacing the angel eye work? Also, is this still holding up?

Do you think the E92 headlights would have the same issues? Thanks for the video!

@VehicularDIY

6 жыл бұрын

I believe they do as well.

@grngocolombiano

5 жыл бұрын

Yea, I'm seeing it on my e93 m3 headlights as well :-/

i've same issue, with the condition. HID D1S on left side i switch to right side, and there was normal. but when i try to relocated on original position (left) it off, thats the same issue like this vid?

@VehicularDIY

5 жыл бұрын

Possibly, you should pop the back cap off and see if you can see bits of wire insulation at the base of the headlight.

Hey man. Really need some help on mine. Is there any way I could get in contact with you? Email? Text? Anything? I can’t get power to my high or low beams or my DRL or my turn signals on my driver side. I bought the car with a severed harness and i bought a new one and I can’t find where 3 wires go. Really need some help and can’t find a wiring diagram anywhere. Thanks man

What tools do you use to separate the lines in the connector?

@MR_COCONUT0727

4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to know what tools you used to do d.i.y yourself

You should have attempted to reset foot module. windows xp Impa program....

@VehicularDIY

6 жыл бұрын

I didn't have any other errors.

Take entire front end of the car off to replace a headlight wire. F'ing ridiculous.

@aayesher9400

3 жыл бұрын

*cough* Chrysler *cough*

At 9m53s....thats what she said 😋

Heat shrink… a lighter works it in seconds

This looks very tedious...

Ads every 2 min. Man you're a grifter

I have similar issue if u could help ... I replaced the bulb and ballast and bulb wont turn on I see a slight flicker when I turn on the headlights the halos work ... only having the issue on the passenger side please help always following ur videos

@freedompioneer4311

4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get it fixed? My drivers side is flickering and turns off..haven't tried bulb ballast or anything yet...