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      12-06-2019, 08:02 PM   #1
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Headlight has turned pink...replacement?

Looking for good replacements, where is the best place to get them? Anyone have a part number if OEM, or is non OEM ok?
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      12-06-2019, 08:18 PM   #2
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Yep dead giveaway.
www.realoem.com
For part number, enter your VIN first.
Google the number to find best deal or some of this sites sponsors.
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      12-06-2019, 08:20 PM   #3
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Looking for good replacements, where is the best place to get them? Anyone have a part number if OEM, or is non OEM ok?
Changed mine about a month ago. Ordered Osram D1S Xenarc bulbs from Amazon. 82.99 for the pair. Easy to replace (much easier than on my e90). There is a good YouTube video you should watch before you change the bulbs.
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Any chance you can post a picture of the pink headlight(s)?
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      12-06-2019, 09:22 PM   #5
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I'll post it up tomorrow. I'm going to go with the Wagner from rockauto.
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      12-07-2019, 07:08 AM   #6
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I'll post it up tomorrow. I'm going to go with the Wagner from rockauto.
When I took my "oem" bulbs out one was a Phillips and the other was an Osram.
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      12-08-2019, 05:06 PM   #7
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are you talking about the bulbs or the headlights turning pink?
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Looking for good replacements, where is the best place to get them? Anyone have a part number if OEM, or is non OEM ok?


Since were on the topic of headlights...my drivers side cover is cracked....think some jacka$$ doesn’t like me. Is it possible to just replace the plastic cover or whatever the hell it is? Or do I need a whole new headlight? TIA!
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      12-18-2019, 07:27 AM   #10
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Since were on the topic of headlights...my drivers side cover is cracked....think some jacka$$ doesn’t like me. Is it possible to just replace the plastic cover or whatever the hell it is? Or do I need a whole new headlight? TIA!
I mean they do have replacement parts for the headlight covers:

https://www.amazon.com/G-PLUS-Right-...s%2C172&sr=8-9

The problem, i'm sure the old covers are a PITA to get off.
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      12-22-2019, 11:11 AM   #11
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I mean they do have replacement parts for the headlight covers:

https://www.amazon.com/G-PLUS-Right-...s%2C172&sr=8-9

The problem, i'm sure the old covers are a PITA to get off.
I can’t imagine! UGH!
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      12-23-2019, 09:31 PM   #12
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Warning! Pink eye is contagious!!
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Changed mine about a month ago. Ordered Osram D1S Xenarc bulbs from Amazon. 82.99 for the pair. Easy to replace (much easier than on my e90). There is a good YouTube video you should watch before you change the bulbs.
Still haven't bought headlights lol I'm looking at these, are these kind of universal, because I can't see anywhere to pick my model of car.
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Changed mine about a month ago. Ordered Osram D1S Xenarc bulbs from Amazon. 82.99 for the pair. Easy to replace (much easier than on my e90). There is a good YouTube video you should watch before you change the bulbs.
Still haven't bought headlights lol I'm looking at these, are these kind of universal, because I can't see anywhere to pick my model of car.
They are universal but be careful where you buy them. There are a lot of counterfeit bulbs out there.
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They are universal but be careful where you buy them. There are a lot of counterfeit bulbs out there.
I was going to buy the same ones from Amazon, I found them. Thanks, I appreciate it.
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They are universal but be careful where you buy them. There are a lot of counterfeit bulbs out there.
I was going to buy the same ones from Amazon, I found them. Thanks, I appreciate it.
👍🏻Make sure you watch the YouTube video though before you change them. There is a flexible bracket which you have to take off of the existing bulb which you have to place on the new bulb.
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so I've now realized that I can't just access my headlight through the wheel well. Most of the YouTube videos are going through the fender and a few are removing the entire bumper and headlight, this is fucking insane lol

Any other ways to do this without removing the entire bumper etc?
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