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03-18-2016, 04:25 PM | #1 |
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Cornering light replacement - help needed
OK, exactly 1 week after my extended warranty expired my right cornering light failed ;-) I got a dash check control message. I checked and indeed the bulb is dead (at least I hope it's just the bulb) - when I turn the wheel all the way to the left the lamp comes on, the right one doesn't. So:
1. Can anyone help my with the P/N? I checked realoem but I'm still confused - I don't need to change my main headlight lamp (I've got bi-xenons), since it works. 2. Is it an easy DIY? Any guide? I've never done this before, but if it's an easy job and there's low risk of getting myself electrocuted after some decent on-line education, I'd give it a try. Otherwise it's off to the shop. Thanks! |
03-18-2016, 10:04 PM | #2 |
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It's been a while since Ive had my Prelci but if I remember correctly:
Prelci with bixenon: Pop the hood, open the 2 covers, one above each headlamp. The cornering lamps are accessible from the top of the headlamps, just twist open the cap/seal. Each side takes one H7 bulb. That should be it. |
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03-21-2016, 08:41 AM | #4 |
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One my wife's car with adaptive bi-xenon the H7 cornering bulbs were held secure by two T25 torx screws. You'll need a small 90 degree tool to access them, good luck!
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03-25-2016, 11:23 AM | #5 |
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OK, thanks guys - done. Took me about 15 minutes. As stated above - open flaps, remove caps, find someone with small hands, unscrew the bulbs, replace, screw back (<- this is the most annoying part), done. On my F10 there was no need to remove any torx screws (unless you're removing the socket, which I hope you're not)
Some photos of the 5 year old OEM halogens - one was blown, the other still working but pretty blackened: https://drive.google.com/folderview?...k0&usp=sharing |
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What year was your wifes car? I have those two 90mm torx screws as well and they're a PITA to take out. What tool did you use?
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You don't need to remove the screws-
Grab the bulb and twist it counterclockwise. It's as weird design, but once you pull it out you will see how to put it back in. Takes a damn lot of fidgeting but it will come out/go back in the same way. GL. |
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To the people able to twist the bulb out, maybe yours are not H7. If it is then caveat emptor because H7 is not like 9006 type bulbs that are meant to be twisted lol... |
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Also, did you use a LED replacement? |
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The H7 bulbs do not have screw holes, the torx screws are meant to clamp down the bulb by its side. |
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I got these done and couldn't be happier. Thanks for saving me the hassle. |
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It's obvious H7 doesnt have screw holes. However there is a bracket that goes onto the H7 bulb for our cars. That is what is secured by the torx screws. Twist, not screwed on. |
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