Replacement Lighting
The LCM can use substitute bulbs for various lights if a failure should occur, for example
- Front parking lights - If one of the parking lamps should fail, the LCM will illuminate the turn signal bulb on the affected side. The lamp will be dimmed by the LCM so that the intensity is the same as the parking lamp.
- Rear tail lights - If one of the rear tail lights should fail, the LCM will switch on the brake lamp on the affected side. The lamp will be dimmed to the intensity of the tail lamp.
Headlight Replacement Parts
In previous model years, individual replacement parts were not available for headlight assemblies. This was due to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) relating to the pitting or corrosion of the reflector components in non-sealed beam headlight assemblies.
BMW has submitted corrosion test data for headlight components which have passed the FMVSS providing the availability of headlight assembly spare parts. This approval has been given for all Bosch headlight assemblies (including halogen).
| Vehicle Model | Model Year | Manufacturer/Version | LWR (Yes/No) | Individual replacement parts availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 (750iL) | 93-94 | Hella (Light & Control module) Generation 1 | No | No |
| E38 (750iL) | 95-98 | Bosch (Light & Control module) Generation 2.1 | No | Yes |
| E38 (All) | 99-01 | Bosch (light) and Hella (control module) Generation 3 | Yes | Yes |
| E39 (All) | 99-02 | Hella Generation 3 | Yes | No |
| E46 | 99 | Bosch Light and Control Module | Yes | Yes |
MANUFACTURER/VERSION SPECIFICATION