Getting new headlight under warranty

Rx-7ames · 01-22-2024, 01:22 PM

A few weeks ago my service advisor pointed out that one of my headlights was leaking water. I hadn't even noticed it. Turns out it's a common 2 series problem and he ordered one under warranty. It'll get replaced today.

At the same time he ordered 2 headlights for my coworker who drives a 230. I guess this is a common problem. Too bad they are getting replaced with the same headlights. As far as I know, BMW has not actually addressed the issue, and this may happen again.

Also a bit of a downer, they habt to program the new headlight. All of my Bimmercodes will get reset and I'll have to go through and fix everything again. I wish there was a way we could save a coding profile and return everything to our previously coded status.

M_Power Rob · 01-22-2024, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rx-7ames

A few weeks ago my service advisor pointed out that one of my headlights was leaking water. I hadn't even noticed it. Turns out it's a common 2 series problem and he ordered one under warranty. It'll get replaced today.

At the same time he ordered 2 headlights for my coworker who drives a 230. I guess this is a common problem. Too bad they are getting replaced with the same headlights. As far as I know, BMW has not actually addressed the issue, and this may happen again.

Also a bit of a downer, they habt to program the new headlight. All of my Bimmercodes will get reset and I'll have to go through and fix everything again. I wish there was a way we could save a coding profile and return everything to our previously coded status.

Yeah, condensation in the headlights is a known issue on the G42 M240.

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1974038

RockCrusher · 01-23-2024, 09:21 AM

Wouldn't recommend anyone do this but I wonder if a tiny hole drilled into the housing would let the water escape?

While I have not priced a BMW headlight my 996 Turbo headlights were nearly $2000/each! I would not be surprised if the M2 headlights were pretty close to that. (Googled and found M2 headlight priced at $1774 but on sale for $1597.)

So if the condensation appears I'd opt to get the headlight replaced under warranty rather than take a drill to it.

01-22-2024, 01:22 PM	#1
Rx-7ames Captain 1894 Rep 753 Posts Drives: '23 M2 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M2 [5.00]	Getting new headlight under warranty A few weeks ago my service advisor pointed out that one of my headlights was leaking water. I hadn't even noticed it. Turns out it's a common 2 series problem and he ordered one under warranty. It'll get replaced today. At the same time he ordered 2 headlights for my coworker who drives a 230. I guess this is a common problem. Too bad they are getting replaced with the same headlights. As far as I know, BMW has not actually addressed the issue, and this may happen again. Also a bit of a downer, they habt to program the new headlight. All of my Bimmercodes will get reset and I'll have to go through and fix everything again. I wish there was a way we could save a coding profile and return everything to our previously coded status. Attached Images
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RockCrusher Major 1221 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: BMW 2023 ZB M2 6-speed Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Benton County, AR iTrader: (0)	Wouldn't recommend anyone do this but I wonder if a tiny hole drilled into the housing would let the water escape? While I have not priced a BMW headlight my 996 Turbo headlights were nearly $2000/each! I would not be surprised if the M2 headlights were pretty close to that. (Googled and found M2 headlight priced at $1774 but on sale for $1597.) So if the condensation appears I'd opt to get the headlight replaced under warranty rather than take a drill to it.
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