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Beemingallover
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Replacement headlight

Post by Beemingallover » Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:19 am

The o/s headlight on my 2006 ZMR E85 is now getting condensation inside it and I will need to replace it. Anybody know a source for a replacement at reasonable cost?
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Replacement headlight

Post by Homebrw » Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:41 pm

New M owner here and I had the same issue. I replaced the rear covers and gaskets which seal it after bulb replacement. In hindsight I could have disassembled, cleaned, flipped and lubed the OE gasket and been fine. But they were only ~$25 each.

There is an access window in the fender liners.

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Replacement headlight

Post by Beemingallover » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:08 pm

Homebrw wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:41 pm New M owner here and I had the same issue. I replaced the rear covers and gaskets which seal it after bulb replacement. In hindsight I could have disassembled, cleaned, flipped and lubed the OE gasket and been fine. But they were only ~$25 each.

There is an access window in the fender liners.
Thanks, that's good info, I'll have a look at that. I called at a garage and they said I would need to replace and not possible to repair
:driving: Z4MR 2006 Interlargos Blue/Sepang Bronze SUMMER
E92 M3 coupe manual 2009 Silverstone Blue WINTER
M635Csi 1986 manual Lachs silver. GONE.

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