Do I need an adapter to connect to the existing wiring? I'm installing this for a 2002 E39 540i which originally had pre-facelift xenon headlights. I'm planning on buying a pair of M5 angle eyes headlights and installing those but not too sure if there's wiring for the angle eyes which might require me to do some splicing. Do I need an adapter to connect to the existing wiring? I'm installing this for a 2002 E39 540i which originally had pre-facelift xenon headlights. I'm planning on buying a pair of M5... » Read More Do I need an adapter to connect to the existing wiring? I'm installing this for a 2002 E39 540i which originally had pre-facelift xenon headlights. I'm planning on buying a pair of M5 angle eyes headlights and installing those but not too sure if there's wiring for the angle eyes which might require me to do some splicing. « Show Less
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If your car came with angel eyes already. Then you wouldn't need any especial harness or splicing they will plug right up to your exciting harness.. but only if it already has factory angel eyes..
1803371
I installed them on a 2003 745i. At first, they appeared to need the included adapter however after applying some pressure and dielectric grease it fit perfectly. Unfortunately Sylvania.com doesn't offer much help either which leaves 2 options; call the bmw dealer and ask if both cars Angel eye bulbs are the same, if that doesn't help visit the Bmw club forums online and ask the Bmw owners all over the world via posting a forum. I hope I've helped you in your quest.
2272429
The wire harness connector was not included. You would need to use the existing one behind the headlight assembly.
1811949
It would be reccomeded that you use xenon for your low beams. Reason being is because the xenon headlight take time to warm up, and when you turn them on, they'll get brighter as they warm up. Better to have a halogen for your brights so they'll come on instantly. Also xenon lights will require a wiring harness so it is too much of a hassle to put in 2 different sets of xenon lights
494757
Yes mine came with some sort of adapter. But I didn't need it. I was working on a 2006 BMW 525.
1476633
No. E46s require pins 7 and 8 be soldered together. You will need to either solder the pins or purchase a separate adapter.
1930976
Reading the answers to the question "Do I need an adaptor?" I get 4 answers 2 "no" answers and 2 "yes" answers. Not exactly helpful. I have an SX30 is. If I spent 40 hard earned dollars in this kit, WILL I NEED TO BUY A SEPARATE ADAPTOR? I don't think this is a particularly complicated question.
1225372
the web page says its compatible with your car and you shouldn't need an adapter do you have a check engine light and if not what is the car doing
2032472
No, it is truly just plug and play. Make sure you test the connections prior to completely installing the headlight. If the connections are plugged in backwards (hard to tell) then they won't work. Simply flip the plug around and all will be good. it won't hurt anything if its plugged in backwards...they just won't work. Hope all goes well, good luck!
1926108
You will have to purchase an adapter that plugs into the high beam female connector. The opposite side of the adapter will have a connector for your two pronged red/black wires that should snap right in. There you go. You now have low/high access.
477399
And if your not sure just look up 2011 e9x led angel eye upgrade on E90 post or other forums and see what other people with the same car have done
1100772
Not really sure you need any adapters or fittings as I was able to install without any additional fittings/adapters. It was not the easiest part to install but not the hardest either. On my car it's located in a very odd place and took some time to get the fittings off but once I figured out how to remove them, the install was pretty straight forward.
2221177
You shouldn't need one. This is as simple as unplugging the lights from the old tail lights, removing the bulbs and hooking in the new light. Just be sure to match up the hot wires properly when installing the new lights. It is relatively straight forward. You can also go to the Spyder website for installation videos
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Do you have halogens? If so, then yes a H11 bulb is required. If you have HID, then no, a D35 is required. If you can't figure out which one, send me a picture of the headlight to xLogan108@gmail.com
460233
Hi Michael, I installed this in my Rx8 my self: what wire for hear ate you talking about? The kit comes with all conndctions and wire harness to get radio installed and fuctioningCould you explain further? Ty Julio G.
687267
nope, you do not!! For this to work, you must use the existing wire harness. There will be additional wiring to make the three led lights and the halo lights work but all the rest is a simple plug and connect! I would recommend doing a youtube search it helped me alot!!
2055424
I installed one of these in a 2000 Camry LE and plug that came attached to the mirror assembly harness mated perfectly with the connector inside the door. You must remove the inner door panel to get access to the mating connector. If you don't want to tackle the removal of the door panel, you could cut the existing harness on the old mirror (outside the inner door panel and close to the mirror) and splice the wires from the new mirror.
1970307
If your BMW has adaptive headlights make sure the two inline error free modules/ballast doesn't get in way of the motors. Otherwise you will get a adaptive headlight failure. Other then that it's plug in play.