2008 LCI Weisslicht Ver 3 Install

ArmyDoc · 18th July 2012, 05:26

I just completed installing the Weisslicht LED Angel Eye upgrade on my 2008 M6. In addition to my hands being a swollen mess, I'm a little disappointed with the whole experience. I ordered the upgrade from Bimmian because their website noted they were in stock. Surprise, surprise, they were on back order, despite me paying the upgraded shipping. When they did arrive, the confusion began. In the box were instructions for a e90 (2010). In addition, to the LEDs, included in the box was a cylindrlical piece (resister/capacitor) and another connection with little box. Of course, there were no instructions whether to use both pieces or only one. I had done my homework and knew that there was some modification required. When I went to Bimmian, I found a PDF, but it was for Angel iBrights. After much searching, I found the E63 instructions. I rotated the LEDs like I was supposed to, and assumed the instructions for the E90 upgrade, differentiating right from left/driver from passenger was correct, and boy did I get a surprise. The lateral angel eye wouldn't light up. I remembered something about lining up with some "holes" in the light assembly and when I looked, the alignment was wrong. Turns out the instructions were wrong. I employed the help of my wife (smaller hands) but I had already committed a bulb to the wrong side. Taking it out was a b!tch. I was certain I would break a wire. After many trials and tribulations, I got it out and installed them on the right side. During the installation, I turned on my car to ensure the LEDs worked, but also to check for error codes (none noted). After the install, I now get the dreaded "error" messages but they quickly disappear. I assume the little box connection confuses the onboard computer (just my guess). But the real kicker, is that the lateral angel eye is significantly dimmer than the medial angel eye. In addition, with the HIDs on, the angel eyes are significantly brighter than the HIDs and that by itself is a little unsightly. If I've done something wrong, please chime in. I'd appreciate it.

whatheheck · 18th July 2012, 07:36

Mr. ArmyDoc, kindly post pictures of the light itself and installed photos.

Thanks!

VGM6 · 18th July 2012, 17:57

Same car same year same lights same problem. Please tell me if you ever fix it. I contacted bimmian they said that the situation I'm in shouldn't be happening and has never happened before but they sent me a new capacitor even larger replaced the cylinder with a larger one. But instead of it giving me day light lamp errors it now gives me adaptive headlight issues.

stopit5 · 18th July 2012, 21:21

Hey guys I was thinking of getting these I was told they don't throw the error but I guess that's a lie. Will wait to see how you both make out. Can any of you post pics please?

VGM6 · 19th July 2012, 00:33

Spoke to bimmian today online and over the phone. There blaming the problem on our cars. There saying that it works fine with all m6's that they've sold to. I don't buy it. Unless someone on the board with the same car and same year has it working perfectly fine then ill believe it. To be honest i think they have the worst customer service I've ever seen. Ive been dealing with this issue for almost a year now. For lights that are that pricey at 150 bucks I've spent at least 200 just trying to get them fixed by paying stupid shipping charges because of bimmian. Your better off going with someone like SVConcepts formerly known as Jlevisw if you ever buy any parts. When ever I've had a problem SV concepts has bent over backwards to help me out has replaced parts for free with free shipping and i didn't even have to send the old part back. Until bimmian resolves my issue by either giving me a full refund or making it work i would never recommend them to anyone.

These companies have to realize there not selling parts that they make, there selling parts from other brands so the only thing that would make them stand out is there service.

stopit5 · 19th July 2012, 03:36

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Originally Posted by VGM6

Spoke to bimmian today online and over the phone. There blaming the problem on our cars. There saying that it works fine with all m6's that they've sold to. I don't buy it. Unless someone on the board with the same car and same year has it working perfectly fine then ill believe it. To be honest i think they have the worst customer service I've ever seen. Ive been dealing with this issue for almost a year now. For lights that are that pricey at 150 bucks I've spent at least 200 just trying to get them fixed by paying stupid shipping charges because of bimmian. Your better off going with someone like SVConcepts formerly known as Jlevisw if you ever buy any parts. When ever I've had a problem SV concepts has bent over backwards to help me out has replaced parts for free with free shipping and i didn't even have to send the old part back. Until bimmian resolves my issue by either giving me a full refund or making it work i would never recommend them to anyone.

These companies have to realize there not selling parts that they make, there selling parts from other brands so the only thing that would make them stand out is there service.

Dang bro sorry to hear that they should definitely help you to solve this issue especially since it's been a year. I guess I'll keep looking.

ArmyDoc · 20th July 2012, 05:00

Dan, I tried to post pics, but when I try I got error messages. If you can pm me, I'll send them as an e-mail message. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

whatheheck · 20th July 2012, 05:03

Hi. eMail them to me at danloyol@comcast.net and I will post the photos for you.

Dan

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Originally Posted by ArmyDoc

Dan, I tried to post pics, but when I try I got error messages. If you can pm me, I'll send them as an e-mail message. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

coldfusion · 21st July 2012, 17:13

I just got Lux h8 version 3 on my car and they were throwing codes as well. The guys at LTBMW had to do some coding to get rid of it. Now its perfectly fine