If the lights are switched then the switch controls a rely all lights are switched on bmw. Can use fog lights temporarily. Find rely test with continuity meter when on, disconnect lights first, then turn on lights switch, check for 12v at light bulb terms, if 12v then bulbs bad, if not relay is bad, test with continuity meter, rely should read 0 ohms when lights switched on, infinite open circuit when switched off. If lights work in manual switch pos then solar sensor bad.
SOURCE: burned out headlight/bulb bmw 1991 325i 2dr
It's a bulb replacement. If it's anything similar to my Audi, there is a cover on the back of the headlight housing that you pop off. Then you can reach in, pull the wire connector off the bulb, and unclip a metal retainer over the bulb, and pull the bulb out. Installation of the new one is the reverse. Just be SURE not to touch the glass part of the bulb. Skin oils can cause a halogen bulb to burn very hot and burn out very quickly. If you do touch the glass, wipe it gently but thoroughly on a cotton cloth to clean it off before you install it.
SOURCE: I have a 1998 bmw 328i and the central locking sytem doesnt work.
does it have a remote on your key chain also ? if so does it work if you push the unlock two times ? if not then you might just have a bad switch in the console. and if you checked all the fuses and relays under the hood its just down to checking to see if you have power at the switch you talked about on the console . pop the switch out of the console and with the key on see if you have power there with a tester.. if power is there then replace the switch .. thanks and holler if you need more Jerry
SOURCE: 1996 BMW 328i Low beams, highbeams, radio, not working.
Look under the hood near the firewall on the driver side for the main set.
Look for a black plastic box. I think it has relays also.
You can check the fuses with a multimeter or ohmmeter. Sometime German will look good and be bad.
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SOURCE: Need Fuse Map Diagram BMW 318i 1993
check the internet for a bmw e36 ETM ( electronic troubleshooting manual) everything you need is there.
SOURCE: how to adjust halogen headlights on bmw z4
The adjustment screws/nuts should be located either on the top of the headlamp assembly,
behind the headlamp assembly, or near the frame rail by the radiator
support.
You will have vertical adjustment screws for each independent beam
(separate highs and separate lows, but will be same screw if highs and
lows are the same bulb). You may also have additional horizontal
adjustment screws as well
Park
your car on a level ground 30 feet from a wall and measure the height
from the ground to the bulb and mark on a wall (do this for highs beams
and low beams if the bulbs are separate, if highs and lows are the same
bulb, only do it for the lows)
If the headlights read VOR, then
aim the brightest part or cutoff part just below the mark on the wall.
If it says VOL or nothing, aim them 2 inches below the mark on the wall.
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