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      05-11-2013, 11:35 AM   #1
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How to change fog light bulbs?

I've just bought a set Hoen fog light xenon match bulbs and was wondering how to replace them? Do you pull off the trim around the fog light and have access to replace the bulb or is it by another way? My car is a 13 LCI model, Thanks in advance guys as your help will be much apreciated!
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      05-11-2013, 08:07 PM   #2
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yes, first pull the silver palstic, then pull the black one. then with a flat screw driver on top of the fog light, carefully push down the clip. DONE!

Just bought some LED fog lights and I'm very impressed!
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      05-18-2013, 01:05 AM   #3
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Which LED fog light bulbs are you using?

Did you get any error codes?

Did you use an inline resistor? If so, where did you mount it?

Thanks! Looking forward to your response, as I've been experimenting with various solutions, and have yet to find an LED solution that works.

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yes, first pull the silver palstic, then pull the black one. then with a flat screw driver on top of the fog light, carefully push down the clip. DONE!

Just bought some LED fog lights and I'm very impressed!
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      05-18-2013, 08:36 AM   #4
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I opted for a set of Hoen xenon match fogs and have to say im impressed and looks alot better than standard bulbs so i highly recommend these!
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      05-18-2013, 06:03 PM   #5
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How much for the Hoen's? Where did you buy? Thx
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      05-19-2013, 07:36 AM   #6
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http://www.hoen-usa.com/ This is the place check it out and see what you think
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      05-19-2013, 08:17 PM   #7
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The fogs in the 2013 LCI are H8 correct?
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      05-20-2013, 02:37 AM   #8
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The fogs in the 2013 LCI are H8 correct?
Yes.
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The fog lights show up as H11;
The daytime running lights operating the Halo's are H8...
Check other websites and the Sylvania OSRAM guide to help verify
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      05-20-2013, 10:47 AM   #10
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For some reason fog lights show up as H11 but really they are H8 35w!
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      05-20-2013, 06:10 PM   #11
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H11

I just replaced them for LeD which btw looks sick!!! Love it!
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      05-21-2013, 08:54 PM   #12
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This is interesting - an H8 will fit in an H11 socket, but not the other way around. There is one side tab "wing" on the H11 that is larger. I would prefer the H11 since they come in 55w as opposed to 35w...Gary from Hoen said he shows H11 too...
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I pulled the fog bulb as outlined earlier - the bulb is marked "OSRAM H11 Made in Germany"...when pulling the fog light housing out YOU DO NOT USE THE ALLEN FASTENER LOCATED ON THE TOP - that is for the fog light beam adjustment. Depress a simple silver clip downwards next to that Allen screw and gently pull the entire housing outward...I'd post pics but can't do it on the iPhone app
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H11

I just replaced them for LeD which btw looks sick!!! Love it!
So is there an error message?

Thanks.
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      05-22-2013, 07:54 AM   #15
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I was told the fogs are H11 55w so i ordered a set and when it came to fitting time took the old bulbs out and found they were actually H8 35w bulbs so had to re-order lol but maybe different countries have other type of fog light specs!?
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Well, I took pictures, ill post later. US H11s. Ordered the resistors so I don't get an error message, loos like the top LeD lights...
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My car is a U.S. 2013 LCI 3.5i...I wonder if BMW changed bulbs at some point?
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RealOEM shows H11 fog light for vehicle equipped with adaptive headlight, H8 for w/o adaptive headlight, at least for US model.

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...79&hg=63&fg=15


Has anyone tried this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380645263391

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      05-24-2013, 07:53 AM   #19
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RealOEM shows H11 fog light for vehicle equipped with adaptive headlight, H8 for w/o adaptive headlight, at least for US model.

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...79&hg=63&fg=15


Has anyone tried this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380645263391
I don't understand why?!?

I have a 2013 LCI 50i and it's got the H11s...

May be because it has the LED headlamps? Idk
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I don't understand why?!?

I have a 2013 LCI 50i and it's got the H11s...

May be because it has the LED headlamps? Idk
It has LED headlamps means it is equipped w/ adaptive headlight, and it makes sense you have H11 fog light according to RealOEM.

Can you post pic of LED fog light? Do you get errors?
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I will post pics today. No errors if you buy the resistor. And they are bright and look really nice, like real OEM.
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Quote:
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RealOEM shows H11 fog light for vehicle equipped with adaptive headlight, H8 for w/o adaptive headlight, at least for US model.

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...79&hg=63&fg=15


Has anyone tried this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380645263391
Good sleuthing - I do have adaptive headlights...
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