Retrofitting HID

[michaeleaf]

Hi everyone, im new here i got a question, if I install HID , will the bulb test system spoil the HID bulb?

Model : e39 1998 523i

 

[moots]

no la it won't spoil....the test is the same like you switch on and off the hid only maa....

but don't la go on/off/on/off in 100 kwik successions....anything osso will spoil :saint:

 

[Volvos525i]

Yup it wont spoil...
Afterall its function to test right not to play around huhu...

 

[michaeleaf]

Thanks for the reply because currently I'm using Led for the headlight , when I turn to pos2 and it does strobe for a few second.

 

[jarance]

Thanks for the reply because currently I'm using Led for the headlight , when I turn to pos2 and it does strobe for a few second.

Can you post a picture of your headlight with LED?

Super LED or CREE is more superior over HID.

 

[michaeleaf]

Its CREE and not really bright la, 30w only, no warning light.. So I decided to try HID and see how..

 

[jarance]

It is not the wattage that determine the brightness. It is the lumens value. HID are 35 watt whereas halogen bulb are 55 watt.

Most important thing for brightness is the focal length of the light source and the cleanliness of the reflector.

If you decide to go HID retrofit, make sure they are the right type of "bulb" eg H4.
and also they are canbus friendly. If there are not canbus friendly, you will get the dashboard showing that the bulb is blown.
Some people use a resistor, some people use a capacitor to cheat the error. There are some people who use a power relay
to switch the HID. All works except you dont know if the bulb is actually blown.

Another easy way is disable the diagnostic checking during start up via coding. That explain why your bulbs flicked when you
turn on the ignition.

 

[jarance]

Oh yeah, do take your time to read this thread.. Lot of picture and discussion on HID adjustment.

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/newforums/index.php?/topic/19182-e39-headlight-not-clearfar-enough/?hl=focal#entry400616

 

[ALIAS]

Saw some claims that LED bulbs are brighter than HID. Am considering it.

Currently on Philips Extreme Vison, supposedly best halogen bulb in the market. So highly rated but so disappointing. Just not bright enough.

Maybe bimmer headlights are just plain lousy...