discussion BMW x3 headlights

[UwaisPatel]

Anyone know what’s the difference between these to headlights on the pre facelift current gen x3. The ‘hexagonal’ lights seems to be more popular on the 2018 cars. I don’t see them on the 2021 year models.




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[modocrat]

The former is Adaptive LED while the latter is normal LED. (Open to correction)

 

[MR_Y]

The standard cars come with normal LEDs, like my 2018 X3. The light beam is quite good at night.

From the 2018 brochure:

Standard:
LED technology for low-beam headlights, side lights and daytime driving lights. Halogen for high-beam headlights and turn indicators

SA5A4 (R16,600):
LED technology for low-beam headlights, high-beam headlights, side lights daytime driving lights, cornering lights and rear lights. Halogen turn indicators

SA552 (R21,500):
Adaptive LED headlights includes two part LED rear lights with tail light, brake light, turn indicators and fog lights with LED technology. Reversing light with LED technology (only with SA5AC)

 

[MR_Y]

@UwaisPatel the attached prefacelift brochure may help.

 

[modocrat]

Also, on the headlight you will see either one: BMW, BMW LED, BMW Adaptive LED.

 

[UwaisPatel]

Appreciate the help


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[modocrat]

So my F25 has developed a cataract with the RHS xenon bulb and has turned purple/pink with no faults on the iDrive. The Googles have said that it has most likely reached its EOL. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Any leads, prices to replace etc. would be appreciated.

 

[922-ZN]

So my F25 has developed a cataract with the RHS xenon bulb and has turned purple/pink with no faults on the iDrive. The Googles have said that it has most likely reached its EOL. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Any leads, prices to replace etc. would be appreciated.

You're in Durban right?
Contact Jabba for LED replacements
Or if you're into DIY, then Firi should be able to sort you out with globes.

 

[modocrat]

You're in Durban right?
Contact Jabba for LED replacements
Or if you're into DIY, then Firi should be able to sort you out with globes.

Thanks bud, I'll pop-by Mr Jabba soon.

DIY..? I'm more of a Break-It-Yourself kinda guy 🤣

 

[922-ZN]

Thanks bud, I'll pop-by Mr Jabba soon.

DIY..? I'm more of a Break-It-Yourself kinda guy 🤣

So break it then take to someone to fix, that's usually what I do

 

[modocrat]

The standard cars come with normal LEDs, like my 2018 X3. The light beam is quite good at night.

From the 2018 brochure:

Standard:
LED technology for low-beam headlights, side lights and daytime driving lights. Halogen for high-beam headlights and turn indicators

SA5A4 (R16,600):
LED technology for low-beam headlights, high-beam headlights, side lights daytime driving lights, cornering lights and rear lights. Halogen turn indicators

SA552 (R21,500):
Adaptive LED headlights includes two part LED rear lights with tail light, brake light, turn indicators and fog lights with LED technology. Reversing light with LED technology (only with SA5AC)

@Mrvaughng

 

[Mrvaughng]

Mine has this

5A4 Led Headlights W.extended Features

 

[Mrvaughng]

Not sure what it means but the rings look led and i think theres led branding on it

 

[modocrat]

Not sure what it means but the rings look led and i think theres led branding on it

Probably Extended Light Package. Do you have lights under your door handles?

 

[Mrvaughng]

Probably Extended Light Package. Do you have lights under your door handles?

yes

 

[AshG108]

Mr Y has given you 100% correct answer, many 2018 model have Adaptive and many of the M40i's, 30d, 40d & of course the X3M has Adaptive. not many people fit them onto 20d and 18d. The Adaptives are REALLY worth it, besides the nice look of the DRLs, the intelligence of the headlights and behaviour of it is superb.

 

[AshG108]

So my F25 has developed a cataract with the RHS xenon bulb and has turned purple/pink with no faults on the iDrive. The Googles have said that it has most likely reached its EOL. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Any leads, prices to replace etc. would be appreciated.

It got Pink Eye from your Audi