To add to why its such a pain to pull the assembly's out is because on the bottom towards the outside there is a plastic guide the headlight also uses for stability ( literally just did mine a few minutes ago ) you will want to make sure that goes back in its place. As for the bulb installation, look for the notch in the plastic ring just above the bulb so you can line up the square notch for removal and installation. To make things easier, I used extra long needle nose pliers because I have gigantic hands it was super easy to install!! Great video for all of us pre LCI cars!!
Gotta love these old BMWs. The E39s have the same issue with the lower headlight bolts being inaccessible, which is why I prefer to take my skid plate off before removing them so the bolts that I will inevitably drop fall to the ground. I’ve tried magnetized screwdrivers, but they’re only strong enough to feign security before dropping the bolts through to the skid plate.
Lets be brutally honest here...the original "halo's" on a pre LCI E60 M5 are well "piss poor" for want of a more descriptive word. I tried LED upgrades galore but they were still pathetic. In the end i opted to go with LED rings instead of the factory plastic optical ring. 2 new lenses, 4 new LED rings and 3 days worth of work later... Well impressed with the end result.. far better than the originals could ever be..
Spencer Liu it's not the same. You can get xenon or led bulbs that have a different style and shape and much more practical. I have a pair for sale if you still need but I doubt you'll see this
God damn are those hard to get out. I recently purchased led bulbs but they only fit the LCI model xenon headlights, yet I have an 07 pre LCI. I'm wondering if there is a way to mod the housing to retrofit a LCI led bulbs. Let me know if this is not possible before I waste a bunch of time. Great vid thanks
This was a great video. Thanks for sharing. Do you have one on how to change the eyebrows of the pre LCI e60? Also any idea where the replacement bulbs/leds are available?
Thank you! And no, not yet anyways. What is the benefit of changing the eyebrows? I would try just calling the dealer about replacement parts. That is usually the easiest way to find those tricky specific parts.
Now that you've had these in for a while, can you tell if the lights run cooler (temp. wise) and perhaps (fingers crossed) the wiring insulation does not flake off due to the heat produced from the stock bulbs? Am considering putting in LEDs into mine hoping the conversion will significantly reduce temps within the headlight assembly.
I have not noticed this to be a factor, though they probably do run a few degrees cooler, but not enough to make any real difference. The xenon ballast/bulb and the heat from the engine is going to have this same effect on wiring.
@@E39Source not the halos, but that LED with 4 dots on the most top aft corners in the headlight assembly. Won't lie, I do have to put a volt meter and see if the connector has voltage, I just can see them dying together. When I turn my parking lights, only the halos come on.
@@HarryESwan Oh that's interesting, I've never seen those go out. I would want to scan the light module for trouble codes and see if that gives you a hint.
I am not familiar with the newer model BMWs. There is probably a way to upgrade the angle eyes to either brighter ones or whiter ones. I would check online and see if there is a forum for your particular E65/F01 7 series.
Something like this www.ebay.com/itm/10W-CREE-6000K-LED-ANGEL-EYE-BULBS-HALO-MARKER-DRL-FOR-04-07-E60-530i-M5-led/282468344510?hash=item41c46ce2be:g:WA0AAOSwYlRZES0J
I don't remember the brand, and the link I saved no longer works. Follow the specs I listed (10w, 6,000k light temp) to find a comparable product for the E39/ pre-facelift E60.
You could in theory remove the ballasts and run halogens, but every time you start the car you'll get warning lights for bulbs being out, since your car is equipped and program with xenon headlights. Replace your bulb for $60 and get another 10 years of light.
I would love to know how many f-bombs were dropped during the actual installation of the halo bulb and subsequent connection of it, during the time that the camera was not rolling. I replaced the first one and it was almost impossible to get it in and connected. I have still not been able to get the second one in yet. Whoever came up with the tight location of these lights has hopefully already been fired from BMW. Also, as my car is a 2004 and it is now 2017, all of the small wires inside the housing are brittle (probably from high heat) and exposed in many places, requiring a very tedious job of electrical taping to keep them from shorting out against each other. I imagine that is the reason that both of my Halo bulbs have failed, from all of the bare wires inside the housing. Oh well. Hope you're listening BMW.
How visible are these in broad daylight? My stock bulbs are pretty hard to see in direct sunlight (unlike newer models where they are visible at all times) and I'd primarily be looking for an upgrade in that regard
They are not very much more visible in broad daylight than the stock bulbs. New BMWs use a very different technology in the halos, that allows them to be so bright. These older headlights are more a glow idea than anything else.
*I have a 520i 2003 and i can see a white plastic piece instead of a angel eye bulb,* *i can only buy yhe bulb and intlaling or i need a complete angel eyes kit?...* *†*
Of course her a pic, in fact therse no bulb, just a white plastic piece, so i need to know if i only need to buy the bulbs or all entire kit and open the plastic cover headlights... † i.ibb.co/3Bzf7vS/20181205-152241.jpg
Amazon link no longer works. Do you know where I can find the same ones? I don't want to waste my money on ones that aren't as bright as these. Thanks!
Justin Wells I don’t recall these being loose. They snap in tight enough, though there may be a hair of play. Not enough to make any difference in light output or water intrusion.
@@E39Source Thank you for the quick reply! and also want to say thanks for the in-depth videos you post about the e60 m5 as I have one and can't find content like yours on youtube ( even if your an e39 page)
To add to why its such a pain to pull the assembly's out is because on the bottom towards the outside there is a plastic guide the headlight also uses for stability ( literally just did mine a few minutes ago ) you will want to make sure that goes back in its place. As for the bulb installation, look for the notch in the plastic ring just above the bulb so you can line up the square notch for removal and installation. To make things easier, I used extra long needle nose pliers because I have gigantic hands it was super easy to install!! Great video for all of us pre LCI cars!!
Lol @ 2.03 if only I had a Ferrari to pull anything towards ☺️
Ciaran D man right
Gotta love these old BMWs. The E39s have the same issue with the lower headlight bolts being inaccessible, which is why I prefer to take my skid plate off before removing them so the bolts that I will inevitably drop fall to the ground. I’ve tried magnetized screwdrivers, but they’re only strong enough to feign security before dropping the bolts through to the skid plate.
My I think my e60 is the preFerrari model. Looked everywhere can't find the Ferrari 😐
Love all this videos .. I have a E60 2006 M5, just trying to keep it updated.
i pulled it out towards ferrari but it didnt work... so i tried to pulled it out in a direction of bugatti and it worked. thx man
Thank you too and we need more information about E60
That looks siiiiick! Great production btw!
Looks great
Lets be brutally honest here...the original "halo's" on a pre LCI E60 M5 are well "piss poor" for want of a more descriptive word. I tried LED upgrades galore but they were still pathetic. In the end i opted to go with LED rings instead of the factory plastic optical ring. 2 new lenses, 4 new LED rings and 3 days worth of work later... Well impressed with the end result.. far better than the originals could ever be..
I have a 2008 E60 M5 so it's a different light bulb like you mentioned, so which kind of bulb should I get? Thank you so much.
it's the same
Spencer Liu it's not the same. You can get xenon or led bulbs that have a different style and shape and much more practical. I have a pair for sale if you still need but I doubt you'll see this
Nogga I dont have Ferrari, where to pull
Great Video, i try it on my E60 :)
God damn are those hard to get out. I recently purchased led bulbs but they only fit the LCI model xenon headlights, yet I have an 07 pre LCI. I'm wondering if there is a way to mod the housing to retrofit a LCI led bulbs. Let me know if this is not possible before I waste a bunch of time.
Great vid thanks
Anything is possible, but that sounds like a real headache. I would retrofit LCI lights before attempting to build a custom hybrid setup.
The LCi Started on 07 cars with 4/7 buld date
Mr. TAMW sold the e60 and got a e92 m3. Its now supercharged too 😁
What mm is the rings?
quick question so you need 2 in each side ?
John Valadez Quick answer: one on each headlight.
In e39source, e60,okay.
This was a great video. Thanks for sharing. Do you have one on how to change the eyebrows of the pre LCI e60? Also any idea where the replacement bulbs/leds are available?
Thank you! And no, not yet anyways. What is the benefit of changing the eyebrows? I would try just calling the dealer about replacement parts. That is usually the easiest way to find those tricky specific parts.
Hey do you know what bulb is needed for the halo rings for the facelifted headlights? 2008 bmw m5 e60. thanks!!
The LCI (2008+) E60s use H8 style halo bulbs. I recommend the 120W, 6,000k LED H8s on Ebay.
Now that you've had these in for a while, can you tell if the lights run cooler (temp. wise) and perhaps (fingers crossed) the wiring insulation does not flake off due to the heat produced from the stock bulbs? Am considering putting in LEDs into mine hoping the conversion will significantly reduce temps within the headlight assembly.
I have not noticed this to be a factor, though they probably do run a few degrees cooler, but not enough to make any real difference. The xenon ballast/bulb and the heat from the engine is going to have this same effect on wiring.
Too umble...(Slide it towards the Ferrari) lol... Nice! BTW... I do have a Pre LCI and both of my LEDs aren't turning on...what do u say???
Both headlight halos are out? Have you tried fresh bulbs? Each headlight only uses one bulb to illuminate both halo rings, just so you know.
@@E39Source not the halos, but that LED with 4 dots on the most top aft corners in the headlight assembly. Won't lie, I do have to put a volt meter and see if the connector has voltage, I just can see them dying together. When I turn my parking lights, only the halos come on.
@@HarryESwan Oh that's interesting, I've never seen those go out. I would want to scan the light module for trouble codes and see if that gives you a hint.
@@E39Source thank you... Once i get a chance soon I will, I can see one fail, but both, something else should be the root cause.
how much did you guys pay to get Jeff Goldblum to do the voice over? haha
I have a 530i do those halo lights come on them already because i bought the 10w for it
Yes, the halo rings are standard across all E60 headlights.
E39Source ooo sweet thanks
I have a 2009 750li I am asking if you know of an up grade for my angel eye lights. Thanks George
I am not familiar with the newer model BMWs. There is probably a way to upgrade the angle eyes to either brighter ones or whiter ones. I would check online and see if there is a forum for your particular E65/F01 7 series.
What bulbs do you use for those beautiful angel eyes? Can you send me some link? Thanks
Something like this www.ebay.com/itm/10W-CREE-6000K-LED-ANGEL-EYE-BULBS-HALO-MARKER-DRL-FOR-04-07-E60-530i-M5-led/282468344510?hash=item41c46ce2be:g:WA0AAOSwYlRZES0J
Thank you. I've been trying to find a specific video for my car but couldn't find one until now. Btw what brand are those new led?
I don't remember the brand, and the link I saved no longer works. Follow the specs I listed (10w, 6,000k light temp) to find a comparable product for the E39/ pre-facelift E60.
E39Source thank you for the response I appreciate it. I'll look it up. I'll definitely sub 👍
Happy to help! Thanks for the support!
buona
Do you think you could link me to a kit, I’ve been looking on amazon but I’m not too sure which to get. I have a 2005 530i
I have a e60 530 xi and I can tell you that's the cheapest mod you'll do on that m5 😂🇩🇪
Do you use one bulb for both halos in one headlight?
Yes
@@jonasgulbrandsen7458 thank you, that was helpful
Can the same ones be put on an e39?
Shalaylee Hard Pretty sure they are the same
What is the Specific bulb type required? I need these the yellow stock ones look terrible on my M5.
Get them on Ebay, search for "BMW E39 LED 6k 5w bulbs"
I dont see the link to where to purchase
Ebay listings don't last long, just search or E60 6,000K LED halo bulb
Whose is the M5?
Ryan's fathers.
ninjaglare64 2 M5's in the family. Excellent!
I wanna know if one lightis for both round lights??
Each light has one bulb that illuminates both halos in that light.
If I have the xenon lights can I just plug in the regular halogen head lights insted of buying another xenon light
You could in theory remove the ballasts and run halogens, but every time you start the car you'll get warning lights for bulbs being out, since your car is equipped and program with xenon headlights. Replace your bulb for $60 and get another 10 years of light.
Why would you go halogen?
Anni Jasmin cost tooo much lol one of these aftermarket cost like 550$usd and a set of 2 halogen headlights cost the same
Anni Jasmin oh and also the wires toasted inside of that box light busted
Some wires went bad inside the headlight housings?
How long did those 10watt halos last..?
Lasted as long as we kept the pre-facelift headlights on the car, until 2018 or so. They should last 10+ years.
Nice
Well that was abracadabra .... i would like to see pull the light out....😬..Not O now its out... and the new in...!
Simps turn the light whichever way it turns about 45 degrees, then pull tout.
I would love to know how many f-bombs were dropped during the actual installation of the halo bulb and subsequent connection of it, during the time that the camera was not rolling. I replaced the first one and it was almost impossible to get it in and connected. I have still not been able to get the second one in yet. Whoever came up with the tight location of these lights has hopefully already been fired from BMW.
Also, as my car is a 2004 and it is now 2017, all of the small wires inside the housing are brittle (probably from high heat) and exposed in many places, requiring a very tedious job of electrical taping to keep them from shorting out against each other. I imagine that is the reason that both of my Halo bulbs have failed, from all of the bare wires inside the housing. Oh well. Hope you're listening BMW.
NB I have a 04 as well have your orange top lights failed on either side ?
My car had the same problem, got a set of used LCI lights. The guy who designed those headlights wasn't thinking of long term usage 🤦♂️
do you need resistor for that ?
Not for these, no.
E39Source thanks
How visible are these in broad daylight? My stock bulbs are pretty hard to see in direct sunlight (unlike newer models where they are visible at all times) and I'd primarily be looking for an upgrade in that regard
They are not very much more visible in broad daylight than the stock bulbs. New BMWs use a very different technology in the halos, that allows them to be so bright. These older headlights are more a glow idea than anything else.
try power led marker of 25w
They suck I’ve already tried some from Amazon and Umnitza and they both are dim
I only saw you replace one
They are the same.
*I have a 520i 2003 and i can see a white plastic piece instead of a angel eye bulb,*
*i can only buy yhe bulb and intlaling or i need a complete angel eyes kit?...*
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You'll have to send me a picture of what you're seeing. It sounds like there is no bulb in there to me.
Of course her a pic, in fact therse no bulb, just a white plastic piece, so i need to know if i only need to buy the bulbs or all entire kit and open the plastic cover headlights...
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@@gollumnova4893 The picture doesn't load. And I am having a hard following your English.
i edited the photo, but don't worry, i'll search some info on my language, thanx...
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Link doesn't work :(
Was the original Xenon?
Yes, this car came with xenon low beams.
How I change the bulb in the silver part at the top of the headlight
I don't own an E60, but I would expect it to just unplug from the rear of the light.
+E39Source I've looked for it and can't find any info about it
The halo bulb might control that via fiber optics.
+E39Source I'll take a look at it
What screw/torque did you use to get the screw out at 1:44?
SoluriZe its a bit smaller than the torx used to remove the two first screws on top
8mm
How much was the kit?
I think we paid probably around $30 for these bulbs.
You sound like Damon from Dde exotics! Lol
Good 🥴China Mod....But better than the OEM Version...
guess its imposible remove headlight if you dont have ferrari, no upgrades for me lol
Video switches from driver's side to passenger side during the removal. Were the wires running along the top getting in the way?
I don't recall any wires running along the top.
Amazon link no longer works. Do you know where I can find the same ones? I don't want to waste my money on ones that aren't as bright as these. Thanks!
You just want to find 10w E60-compatible LED halos. Any that are 10w or more will work!
How well was the fitment into the housing? some people are saying they are loose..... any info would be appreciated
Justin Wells I don’t recall these being loose. They snap in tight enough, though there may be a hair of play. Not enough to make any difference in light output or water intrusion.
@@E39Source Thank you for the quick reply! and also want to say thanks for the in-depth videos you post about the e60 m5 as I have one and can't find content like yours on youtube ( even if your an e39 page)
@@TurdFurgison42 Thank you for the kind words! Glad that you have enjoyed our content.
Me watching this tutorial on your M, next to your Ferrari, for my 530i😥
how is name and power lite your put in your car plz ? 5W 10W.
And your angel eyes is original or you change for very instance lite ?
These are 10W Ebay halo bulbs. We replaced the stock ones with these.
Can you give me facebook or mail for you send video or photo for seen my angel eyes plz
You can email support@e39source.com
I send the mail cand you seen plz the photo ?
i can't seen the pictur your send me
I tried to pull it towards my neighbour's Ferrari and it broke. I forgot to ask him to park it next to mine :(
What the hell bmw makes it hard to change a damn light smh. Mine blow out and I tell you it's the biggest pain in the asshole to remove and put back.
bro you talk to fast lol
Will this work in an 05 525i e60?
+KeVideo yeah they should.
This could just be me but at 4:35 the angel eye bulb looks like a different color then the main one on the left?
Both angel eyes are the same color, and match the xenon light color as well.