E46 Headlight Replacement Parts Xabier.M / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-ND If you’ve owned or have seen a BMW 3-series shuttling around town, chances are it was of the E46 variety, covering model years 1999 through 2006. The E46 headlight design continued BMW’s signature pair of circular lenses, with normal driving headlamps on the outside and high beams on the inside. A turn signal was integrated into the headlight housing.E46 headlights came in several varieties. The main difference was the type of bulb used, xenon or halogen. Xenon (also known as HID) headlamps are based on the light generated from an arc of pure, superheated xenon. They give off extremely bright, white light. In contrast, halogen headlamps use interactions between a tungsten filament and halogen gas to give off light. Their light is dimmer and more yellowish. Because of the use of a filament along with a continuous chemical reaction to generate light, halogen headlights are less reliable and have a shorter lifetime than xenon ones. While xenon or halogen lamps were included as an optional on the E46, the headlights on E46 coupes (including the M3 variant) typically run xenon while those on E46 sedans run on halogen. The xenon variety, however, come with additional components such as a ballast for dissipating excess electric power and an igniter for starting the xenon arc. These additional components are common points of failure on E46 headlights. E46 cars model year 2002 and later are known as “facelift” variants and include a slightly sleeker headlight design. The easiest way to tell a pre-facelift headlight from a facelift headlight is that the latter will have turn signals that slant up to the sides. They will also include smoother cutouts […]
Used F150 Projector Headlights
Used F150 Projector Headlights F150 projector headlights will add both function and style to your truck. Projector headlights vastly outperform OEM counterparts while adding a more custom look to your vehicle. These are a must have, especially for frequent nighttime drivers. The difference in night time visibility is the difference between night and day. You owe it to yourself and your precious cargo to arrive at your destination safely and these headlights will help see your way there.Headlight FailureIt doesn’t seem to take all that much for good headlights to go bad. They’re usually the first victims in otherwise harmless fender benders. Age and exposure to the elements have roles to play as well. The bulbs can be sensitive to outside contamination and even simply using your headlights properly will see their light fade after a time. Replacement is general maintenance, headlights are only rated for so many hours and will eventually need to be replaced. OEM Headlights Versus Aftermarket So by now you might be wondering, “what exactly makes these aftermarket headlights worth my time and energy, why not just stick with the manufacturer’s suggested product?” Well I’ll tell you why. The manufacturers are in the business of making money which means they will cut costs everywhere they can. So if a lesser product is offered at bulk discounts then that is the product that is getting shipped and not the quality parts that are better suited to getting the job done. Aftermarket headlights also offer a unique look for your vehicle that sets you apart from the pack. Headlights are one of the easiest and most effective ways to customize your car and give it your own personal look. Safety It’s quite simple […]
Used Mini Cooper Headlight Replacements
Used Mini Cooper Headlight Replacements christian.senger / Car Photos / CC BY The Mini Cooper is an iconic car. One of the key components to make it look as good as it did the day it rolled off of the lot is a good pair of working headlights. Over the years BMW has offered a variety of styles and shapes to mini headlights. Some of the more recognizable ones included high definition and even a Halo Projector. But the fact remains that if you’re planning on keeping your Mini looking great then you’re going to need to get headlights for it at a cost you can feel comfortable with. That’s where we come in. Common Reasons For Mini Cooper Headlight Failure Headlights in any car can fail for a number of reasons. BMW is typically very good at shipping cars out of factory with great working lights. The most common cause for headlight failure in Minis is a bad bulb or a bad connector. The after market headlight options in Minis are known for bad connectors or just coming out of the box bad. Mini Cooper headlights are a big draw on the voltage system. The after market Halo projection bulbs and other high definition headlights are frequently a cause of dimming and going out because of this draw. The draw causes damage to the system on the whole and causes the headlights to dim. After Market or Buying Used Searching for mini cooper headlights for sale online has never been easier. At Auto Pro USA we have a huge database of parts suppliers and salvage yards from all over the country that are connected to you. We do not own or stock these parts […]
