E63 HID bulb replacement
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E63 HID bulb replacement
So I am about to tick 40k miles on my E63 and I get a message on my dash that the passenger light is out. I take it out and notice that the ballast is attached to the D2S bulb! how the heck do I get that off since I want to swap bulbs and make sure it is not my ballast!?!
ps... the stealer wants 310$ a PIECE for the bulbs (and they have to each be replaced at the same time) ONline sylvania's are 75$ and I can get 2 philips for 75$!! what a rip
ps... the stealer wants 310$ a PIECE for the bulbs (and they have to each be replaced at the same time) ONline sylvania's are 75$ and I can get 2 philips for 75$!! what a rip
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Its actually the igniter that is attached to the bulb as one piece on the D1S, not the ballast. The ballast will be located under the actual headlamp. Glad to hear that you got taken care of through warranty.
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Bumping this older thread... my passenger side ballast has crapped out per the dealer (my headlight on the passenger side was flickering/flashing like a strobe light at idle) and the dealer wanted $1k+ to replace the part and install.
I've found the appropriate part on eBay used, but does anyone have instructions to replace the ballast? Do I have to remove the entire bumper to access the headlight? This is for an '07 E63. Thanks!
I've found the appropriate part on eBay used, but does anyone have instructions to replace the ballast? Do I have to remove the entire bumper to access the headlight? This is for an '07 E63. Thanks!
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Replacing HID bulbs on E63
Bumping this older thread... my passenger side ballast has crapped out per the dealer (my headlight on the passenger side was flickering/flashing like a strobe light at idle) and the dealer wanted $1k+ to replace the part and install.
I've found the appropriate part on eBay used, but does anyone have instructions to replace the ballast? Do I have to remove the entire bumper to access the headlight? This is for an '07 E63. Thanks!
I've found the appropriate part on eBay used, but does anyone have instructions to replace the ballast? Do I have to remove the entire bumper to access the headlight? This is for an '07 E63. Thanks!
Reach behind the headlight and remove the black cover by turning it counter clock.
Remove the connect to the igniter.
Turn the bulb/igniter counter clock until you hear a click than pull it out.
*Remember which position the bulb is in when you pull it out so when you put it back and turn to lock it in you won't break the small bar that run parallel to the bulb.
Drive side is easy if you move the coolant tank aside.
GL!
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D1S bulbs with igniters..$32.00 per set on Flea bay
This is the bulb holder you need to transfer from your stock bulb over to the new one.
The Ballasts/control units is located under the headlight assy as shown in the diagram above.
This is the bulb holder you need to transfer from your stock bulb over to the new one.
The Ballasts/control units is located under the headlight assy as shown in the diagram above.
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D1S bulbs with igniters..$32.00 per set on Flea bay
Attachment 232976
This is the bulb holder you need to transfer from your stock bulb over to the new one.
Attachment 232977
The Ballasts/control units is located under the headlight assy as shown in the diagram above.
Attachment 232976
This is the bulb holder you need to transfer from your stock bulb over to the new one.
Attachment 232977
The Ballasts/control units is located under the headlight assy as shown in the diagram above.
Last edited by Rovel; Oct 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM.
