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      09-21-2015, 09:09 AM   #5
gixxerboy63
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Originally Posted by xpl0sive View Post
Hey guys, a friend of mine is trading in his 2013 X6M and offered me to swap the headlights, since the dealer he is giving the car to won't know the difference. He has the Adaptive LED headlight option.
He's got a 2013 X6M and I've got a 2010 X5M. I read the threads about retrofitting the headlights to the 2010/2011 X5M and needing the retrofit wiring kit and a new FRM3 module. Now, if I have access to both vehicles, do I still need those items?
You will need the LED retrofit wiring harness for your vehicle.
You may be able to swap FRM3 modules, but you will have to get both of them coded to operate in the prospective vehicle.
You may have to order a separate wiring harness for the X6 so that the Xenon Headlights are wired properly...

It will be some work and a few headaches, but definitely worth it!
Nice of your friend to offer the headlights.... the headlights alone are, by far the biggest expense.

DO IT!!!
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