Good video, these little details about how to unfasten something when working on a car are always helpful. Good to see that removing the black rubber cover the surrounds the whole thing is not necessary. The amount of space available to change the low beam on this car is actually much better than on other cars I've owned.
Linlin Miao yea, it’s annoying because you have to disassemble air intake, but worth it, the whole job takes like 15 minutes and mechanics would charge around $60 just to change the bulb
are you supposed to make the bulb snap into place or it just sits on it like a spring? cause at first my bulb started to smoke, but the second time i turned on the light nothing happened.
thank you! by chance do you know how to change the ignitor for the xenon headlamps.. I change the bulb and it still didn't work. the dealer told me to buy an ignitor which i found on ebay and a new bulb for about $160, would have been $700 + $150 labor at the dealership.. what a rip off! but how do I install this? Thanks for the tips..
Well, yea, that is quite easy - ONCE YOU CAN GET TO IT. There's some big thing covered that is blocking access to it though on the drivers side light. How do you dismantle or remove THAT so you can get to the bulb unit?
@@realone2917 the fault was still present... but then I started the engine and the fault disappeared! Have replaced my car a 02' BMW E46 with a 94' BMW E36 =D sweeeet!!!
Remember...as the demonstration shows DO NOT touch the bulb with your bare fingers or get any kind of contaminants on the glass. BUT if you do...... clean it with a cotton ball and alcohol. Grease from your fingers will cause uneven heating of the glass and it will crack.
@@svetjezly8165 i fixed it! I Turned the light Clockwise to "unlock" it. Instead of holding the thing around the light, i held the small 2 black things sticking out. It went much smoother! So try that
Of course this guy has a cold air intake...why bother keeping the precision engineered airbox when you can slap a shit cone hot air filter in there instead?!
Wrong on the rotation directions. From the perspective of the rear of the assembly, off is counterclockwise, on is clockwise, just like you would expect.
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Good video, these little details about how to unfasten something when working on a car are always helpful. Good to see that removing the black rubber cover the surrounds the whole thing is not necessary. The amount of space available to change the low beam on this car is actually much better than on other cars I've owned.
let there be light... and there was light ! took 2 minutes and 15 seconds to get the job done on my 1.8i . Saved £15. FANTASTIC VIDEO .TX SHAI
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Very helpful. Thank you! However, it appears that the housing comes out counter clockwise and goes back in clockwise.
+Mike Jones You're correct. I almost broke the damn thing turning it clockwise as hard i could! >:-(
LOL It's always been lefty loosy and righty tighty! Don't know why he said to loosen by turning clockwise, should be counter-clockwise.
Perfect, exactly what I needed, clear, and short. Nice accompanying track!
Thank you for saving like 35$ for someone to put it in it work on a 323i as well
Thanks for that! Was dreading the job after having a Citroen!
Took me a bit to put it back in but got it done, thanks!
Worked like a charm on my 528i. Thanks for the video!
you're most welcome
Shai,
When you reinstall the unit you tighten by turning the levers clockwise, not counter-clockwise as stated in your otherwise nice video.
Thanks. Saved a trip to my mechanics :)
Linlin Miao yea, it’s annoying because you have to disassemble air intake, but worth it, the whole job takes like 15 minutes and mechanics would charge around $60 just to change the bulb
Thanks mate, just replaced it! Good and clear video
Cheers dude, nice easy step by step guide . Thank you.
Crystal clear instructions .. thank you!! Great when your're just a girl ~~ recommend for 525i 2002.
Just replaced mine. Thanks for the help.
Love the e46!!
are you supposed to make the bulb snap into place or it just sits on it like a spring? cause at first my bulb started to smoke, but the second time i turned on the light nothing happened.
Christ...that's the easiest thing ever. I was seconds away from getting Halfords to do it 🤣
Thank you very much, very concise and simple!
you're welcome!
Thank you dude you're the best
You save me $100 and some time 😊😊😊😊😊
Cheers for the video, worked like a charm!
So the HID replacement procedure would be different?
is it supposed to makea *snap* sound or just fit into it?
Bro, u helped me so much! Thank you!
thanks a lot man! this was so simple to do. you rock
you got it
thank you! by chance do you know how to change the ignitor for the xenon headlamps.. I change the bulb and it still didn't work. the dealer told me to buy an ignitor which i found on ebay and a new bulb for about $160, would have been $700 + $150 labor at the dealership.. what a rip off! but how do I install this? Thanks for the tips..
Dude- you're awesome!! Thanks so much. I changed my headlamp in 2 minutes - literally.
Thank you very much for this.
You're very welcome!
thanks for that, helped me out!
welcome
Shai Avisira
Thank you this helped so much
you should push the bulb's pins into their place in the socket in the right direction. hope I helped..
Video becomes surprisingly funky at 1:00.
Did clocks run in a different direction before the days of COVID.....cause that wasn't "clockwise" my friend.
Omg thank you I saved me tons of $$ 😘
can you help me i have got no room on mt e46 m3 so do i have to take the hole light out so i can get to it ?????
so I switched bulbs and it still doesn't work. What else could it be? fuses? how and where do I check? wiring? any suggestions appreciated.
Well, yea, that is quite easy - ONCE YOU CAN GET TO IT. There's some big thing covered that is blocking access to it though on the drivers side light. How do you dismantle or remove THAT so you can get to the bulb unit?
+Tim Caldwell Its the air intake.
Moron
do all e46 require a H7 bulb?
Is this the same for an E38? (7 series)
Hi Shai Avisira... my warning on the dashboard didn't come out... have any hints?! =D cheers!!!
Pedro Abrantes what do you mean?
@@realone2917 the fault was still present... but then I started the engine and the fault disappeared! Have replaced my car a 02' BMW E46 with a 94' BMW E36 =D sweeeet!!!
Thanks, but I can't seem to get the bulb holder back in securely whatever I try
Good video, glad I came up on it
can you place a xenon bulb instead?
Super easy!!! Thanks a bunch
@Lucas Auer It's an K&N 57i kit 2nd gen.
correct
Thanks for posting!
Remember...as the demonstration shows DO NOT touch the bulb with your bare fingers or get any kind of contaminants on the glass. BUT if you do...... clean it with a cotton ball and alcohol. Grease from your fingers will cause uneven heating of the glass and it will crack.
Just replaced mine. Cheers.
Do you need to disconnect the battery?
yeah why don't you check the tire pressure while you're at it
nice work!
I can't even see the back of the bulb on my car.
It's covered by something that I don't know what it is.
glad to help
Wow. That's it? Haha thank you for this video
it looks like you rotating anti-clockwise...but you saying the contrary!
thank you
Buy osram night breaker, it will look nice and wash your engine sometimes.
Thanks.
Man.. ive been trying för like 30min, its stuck like a motherf... i cant seen to move it more then 0.5cm
Same problem, its hard as fck, Iam sitting right here with no idea how to turn it :D
@@svetjezly8165 i fixed it! I Turned the light Clockwise to "unlock" it. Instead of holding the thing around the light, i held the small 2 black things sticking out. It went much smoother! So try that
@@paulza2303 I did it! Thanks for advice :)
What led bulb can fight this
Chuck Leddell range should do it
Of course this guy has a cold air intake...why bother keeping the precision engineered airbox when you can slap a shit cone hot air filter in there instead?!
it honestly made a huge different
Why don't you upgrade to hids mate they are alot beter brighter and last 5 times more than halogen lights
Why you don't post how to change a bulb at your home
I will, thanks!
thank you sir
Thank you.
Can't put it back in. It won't twist. HELP!!
thanks!
Nothing like a plasma torch can't get at.
You forgot to show how to get the black cover off of the part behind the bulb housing...
this is like my volvo used to be
yeah except bmw isn't gay
How about BMW E46 1998 year?
318i
exactly the same
Would have given a thumbs up, had it not been for the loud obnoxious music.
Thanks!!!!!!
thats counter-clockwise bub
you right
Wrong on the rotation directions. From the perspective of the rear of the assembly, off is counterclockwise, on is clockwise, just like you would expect.
Ou tnk
just fit no special sound with the bulbs I'm using
My shit wont twist and pull out. Any suggestions?
Lol the fisheye makes everything look weird
Horrible music, good video
Jiří Gracík what's wrong with the track? it's very good.
I did the same thing to my E46, and it still doesnt turn on. Great piece of shit. BMW... Never again.
Does it work on 330i as well??
should work, yes
Thank you Sir
Most welcome