BMW 3 E46 ZKW | Bi-Xenon HID Projector headlight repair kit installation (old version)
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2013
- !This is an old installation video and not all parts are up to date anymore! The new correct installation manual can be found here; retrofitlab.com/products/bmw-...
We have upgraded the BMW E46 bi-xenon repair kit which we used in this video and installing the kit is now a bit different. Improved in the new kit:
• Available in DOT and ECE
• Easier bulb mounting
• Easier drilling template made of metal
• Bi-xenon stickers
• New installation manual is included
So don't hesitate and improve the light of your BMW 3 E46 with ZKW bi-xenon headlights.
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The BMW 3 Series E46 , produced from 1998 to 2005 , is a very characteristic car with real "BMW class and quality". The headlights of these cars were built by two different headlight manufacturers. One manufacturer is Bosch , also known as AL (Automotive Lighting). The other is the Austrian manufacturer ZKW. The latter manufacturer, ZKW, has produced projectors bowls from plastic material. Unfortunately, it appears that this plastic is not able to stand the heat of the D2S xenon bulb, causing the reflective layer to disappear. The result is a light output that decreases so dramatically that finally the headlights will be rejected at the yearly inspection. Unfortunately, ZKW never made new bowls available, and the only option was to buy a new set of headlights. With this kit, however, you can completely restore the light output for a fraction of the price of new headlights!
This kit contains two new Bi-xenon projectors. These medium size projectors generate a good light output with the clear 3.0 inch lenses. The projectors can be mounted directly in the ZKW headlight frame using the supplied screws and mounting sticker.
Included are two new E46-R shrouds. The original shrouds are often burned at the top and with the new shrouds the headlight looks like new again.
To operate the Bi-xenon solenoid, an H7 splitter is included. This bypasses the original solenoid wiring. The H7 splitter takes 12V directly from the high beam or European vehicles. For US/Canadian vehicles, the original solenoid wiring has to be connected.
The content/mounting of the kit can change overtime.
Please note that the butterfly mounting nuts probably need to be grinded a bit so there is enough space for the igniter.
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Retrofitting refers to the addition of new technology or features to older systems. These days there are a lot of people who put a simple plug & play xenon kit in their halogen headlight housing in an attempt to improve night vision and looks of their vehicle. In fact they don’t realize that their headlight beams are often worse than before. Night vision achieves relatively little improvement on night vision because of a poor beam pattern, which increases the blinding of other road users. This is because their headlight housings are designed for halogen and not xenon.
A true Bi-Xenon projector update is now possible for your car. Such an upgrade will significantly improve your light output from 700-2100 lumens to 2800 and 3500 lumens, without blinding other traffic with glare from your headlight. Upgrade your headlight OEM style!
The latest high power Led bulbs will upgrade both the exterior and interior lighting system of your car. Led lighting is becoming more and more popular in the automotive market for obvious reasons. They have longer lifetime, use less energy and improve safety with their fast response time.
Do you have any questions? Do not hesitate to contact us, we are happy to help you out!
These products are not ECE-approved and must not be used on public roads in any exterior application. Use on public roads will invalidate both the operating license and insurance coverage.
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Those mounting stickers idea is very nice, I loved it. Nothing is easier than having both cut off lines perfectly aligned without the hassle of physically doing it on the car.
Q5-R, my next buy for sure besides the FX-R 3.0
Nice video though.
Yes, if you can make a video of the xenon high beam engagement and of its light output on a wall and if possible on the street at night i would greatly appreciate it. This is the only issue holding me back from purchasing this retrofit kit. Thanks in advance!
Hi there. What bulbs you were using in this video? Thanks.
If my light are off and i flash the high beam, does only the h7 go on or will the xenon work as well?
Hi.... your reflectors seems to be smaller than the original one. Are there any negative effect on luminosity compared with not burnt original reflectors?
God Bless🙏🙏🙏🙏
I think I'm going to buy this kit :) But does the halogen high beam still going to work or do u get the high beam on the xenon as well? Or does this kit only fixing the xenon low beam problem? And these reflectors, are they in the same plastic material as the ZKW reflectors?
Did you do any same project to Mercedes w123 ( headlight or taillight )
hmm one question please, i have installed angel eyes on mine and these seems a little bit bigger will the angel eyes fit there well if i glue them or the difference is to big pls be honest
in your opinion , what is the best headlight brand ? quality and efficience ?
Gracias.
which size did you use for the driller to drill? And can the plastik break while drilling the plastic?
sry 4 ma bad english
You need to flash your LCM to accept xenon headlights. I did it with Bmw progman ..
o que causa esse desgaste no projetor original?
Can you still tilt headlights? I don't want to blind other drivers
wooooow!
Donde se puede comprar esos proyectores
donde y en cuanto me pued3n poner proyectores a faros de un bora 2007
If you still have your e46 was equipped with 35 w change them to 55 w you will get a better brightness
Boa noite o senhor faz em e46 coupe fase 2 ?
you guys should explain things and use an audio. It can be done and still be fast if the guy is a quick talker.
You should of installed another projector in the higher beam also it would of been awesome
Can you guys post a video of these lights in action, on a street at night. Also a video of the xenon high beam activating and of its light output. I need to see it before I purchase this kit. Thank you.
need clarification on wiring this into a US model e46. It states "The H7 splitter takes 12V directly from the high beam or European vehicles. For US/Canadian vehicles, the original solenoid wiring has to be connected." but from looking at the video I don't think it explains that type of installation. Any feedback on how to wire this to US model e46 would be greatly appreciated
Yes and thank you. Can't wait to get my order!!!!
I've just completed my first installation (one headlight) and it is not really as easy as in this snappy video..
Issues:
The shrouds does not fit! They really don't and snapping off the holders make it way worse. Can't be glued on as there is no proximity of anything to be glued (I tried using super glue, not helpful).. I reverted back to using the originals as they fit better. Please ship with shrouds that fit these specific projectors!
The movie has edited out when retracting back the inner assembly with the screwdriver (I assume?) on the adjustment nob upon headlight assembly. Would also be interesting to know how to adjust these back to optimal position..?
The Xenon electric connector does not fit over the screw assembly on the Q5-R projector and xenon bulbs back-end. The assembly shipped does not look similar to the video (different spring) and the wings are too tight so the electric socket can't fit in well. I managed to get in in place using enough brute force to deform the connector slightly, with a very worrying crack as a result..
The splitter cable supplied does not have heat protection as in this movie sequence - How do you assure that these cables does not come too close to the xenon build or reflector and get burned and potentially causes a short circuit? The originals are carefully mounted in the lower back end with heat protection - how long will this assembly last without it and cables just tucked in behind the projector? Supposedly it becomes warm enough to melt plastic inside..?
The package comes with no instructions what so ever, could be useful with something - at least linkage to a web page with the relevant instructions..? The video is not that informative and has no spoken instructions..
Tomorrow I will put the headlight back in the vehicle, let's hope this becomes struggle free....
+Emil Borgelin Hey, nice to hear I haven' been the only one with that problems... I put them in a half a year ago and had very similar problems to your.
1. Fixing the shrouds isn't that easy. I needed to file a little bit off the black housing that comes in just befor you put in the glasses at the and so the shroud stayes on the projector lens... now it fits good, not a problem anymore.
2 Adjusting the new projector, my biggest problem: it is really hard to get the new projectors on a really exactly horizontal level. My line between Bright and dark at the end of the light cone isnt a horizontal line, it goes like a bow now because of the different position of both projectors in their housing that doesnt fit together that good.. ah its hard to discribe, i dont know maybe a fault at installation of me but i have to say this isnt that easy and i fear my car wont make the Vehicle inspection a car needs to do every 2 years here in germany with that kind of "failure''. I will need to fix that before the inspection...
3. The wingnut that fixes the xenon burner is a wonderful way to fix those inside the projector, for real.. you really just have to cut of the wings before you force this on. The worrying click you heared were the fingers of the xenon burner that broke.. if you cut the wings you can still screw them on but the cable can be connected without a 'click' ;-)
yes I had some problems with that Kit but actually it saved my ass. You cannot buy the projector as a single part, you need to buy a completely new Bi-Xenon headlight... The BMW workshop around the corner made me an offer: new headlights including installation only... ONLY!! 1500€... that money for shit that breaks after 10 years of using? not my favourite kind of throwing money out of the window.
Of course this solution isnt the cleanest and easiest and you need to invest some time but at the end of your work you will be able to see the streets again ;)
@@Nippelpanzer hey 😊 bist du noch aktiv? Wie ist dein Fazit nach 5 Jahren? Habe das kit nun vor mir liegen. Sieht so aus als hätten sie es etwas weiterentwickelt.. kein Aufkleber mehr sondern eine metallschablone zb
@@f10530d Hi, ja bin noch hier. Leider hat es vor nem Jahr bei nem Wildunfall den einen Projektor komplett aus dem Gehäuse gerissen, bis dahin hat aber alles gut gehalten.
Würde allerdings ehrlich gesagt aus heutiger Sicht nicht mehr zum Kit greifen, wenn ich gute und günstige AL Scheinwerfer finden kann (Damals war das Angebot extrem mager, gab es nur neu).
Zur Zeit scheint das Angebot wieder etwas besser zu sein.
Is this similar to facelift ?
+Retrofitlab ENGLEZĂ
At passat b5.5 you have modified the magnifying glass? i need help
You have made changes to a passate lighthouse, changing the magnifying glass?
Hi! I need your support please. I have a similar issue on my car and I have a question regarding replacement of this projector ZKV. Can i just replace it with Bosch model? Or its not compatible? Or will require some changes. Please advise. Thanks!
Hi, Thank you very much for your reply. I just sent out the email with the pictures.
Does the kit include right and left assy?
Yes, kit is for two headlights / left and right
Is it possible to purchase just the outer chrome piece that burns?
Sorry, we only have the kit to replace the complete projector (which is also better than a new ZKW one :-)).
Why is white circle inside headlight 0:00 , i have that to, what is that?
How to fix that
But its is inside headlight , after polish it will be the same problem
I replace/up grade my e46 Headlights to Bi-xenon, there is a error light appear on the dash. please help me to correct that.
***** Thanks,This is a BMW e46 320d, MFY:2000. I had BOSCH normal headlights. I removed those and Install BOSCH original Bi-xenon Headlights. those has same connection brackets (Headlight: 55w , Driving Light: Xenon, Parking light & Motor controller).
right now I removed the 32 fuse in the fuse box. then that warning light is gone. But I want to correct this in right way.
Kusal Tirimanne hi. what news? could you remove this error?
Does this kit still keep the oem self leveling sistem?
Hi There,the original leveling system keeps working because only the projector is replace.
No entiendo como se instala el cableado??
Hi, after I broke the clips from the ornaments, I simply fall off the magnifying glass, what can I do?
Sorry, don't know exactly what clips you mean, but when you are referring to the ones that hold the front, you will probably have to buy a new headlight...
@@Retrofitlab
I mean the two clips you break in the video with the patent, the magnifying glass ornament.
@@vior3l508 Thanks, yes (unfortunately) the shroud needs to be fixed to the projector with glue or epoxy. It does not click directly to the projector.
Can this be fitted into OEM bosch xenon headlight 2004?
Not this specific kit, but we do have replacement options for the Bosch halogen, single and bi-xenon headlights :-). More info here; www.retrofitlab.com/blog/the-great-bmw-3-e46-headlight-page/
@@Retrofitlab Actually I have ZKW headlight. I did check it through your guide. Thanks a lot!
I have silver sticker at the top, everything's matches your description. What should I get now?
Nice! Then you can order the kit here: www.retrofitlab.com/bmw-3-e46-1998-2005-bi-xenon-md2s-30--zkw-xenon-headlights.html?
Do they just break the tabs of the shrouds?? How do they stay on??
Yes you have to break the tabs of. We use JB welt to glue to the shroud onto the projector.
@@Retrofitlab After breaking off the tabs I found the shroud to be lose fitting on the projector. And in Las Vegas heat i've had the strongest epoxy melt. Too sloppy IMHO. Got another set of shrouds and I decided to use a dermel to cut out my own holes for a proper fitment. With marking, tape off, and cleaning, took maybe an hour. Maybe not a task for the average person, but not that hard ether.
@@SeanScarbrough Thanks for sharing your feedback! We will keep working on a better solution.
Upgrade from 2.5 inch to 3 inch?
The ZKW is already 3". And some 2,5" projectors are better than 3", especially in comparison with the ZKW projectors with holes burned into them :-).
👏👏👏👍👍👍💪💪💪 Bravo and THANKS.
Thanks 🙂
What year is this e46
This kit will work with xenon ZKW headlights of the BMW E46 build from 1998 to 2005. Here you can find the kit: retrofitlab.com/products/bmw-3-e46-1998-2005-bi-xenon-headlights-zkw
Is this kit still available?
Hi , Yes please click this link to see the kit retrofitlab.com/products/bmw-3-e46-1998-2005-bi-xenon-headlights-zkw
@@Retrofitlab The product can be sent to Spain ?
@@corsaircorsa7481 Yes, we ship to Spain.
@@corsaircorsa7481 Yes, no problem 🙂
weird my headlights are completely different
The E46 headlights are also made by AL instead of ZKW, which look the same on the outside but are completely different on the inside.
Also there are single xenon versions made by AL. More info here;
blog.retrofitlab.com/the-great-bmw-3-e46-headlight-page/
wooooow!