M3 Zenon Problem

markdoy

I recently got a 05 M3.

When I switch the lights on, the zenons usually self adjust upwards to the optimum level for driving. However in the last few days, they will not adjust. They stay pointing downwards which is a pain in the ass as I cannot see anymore than 10\15 ft in front of the car at night when on dims.

I have read the owners manual and it just says that the headlight adjustment is looked after by the car (Dynamic Headlight Adjustment). I cannot manually adjust them.

Anyway not to bore anyone but any idea is this a big and more importantly expensive job to put right at the dealers garage??

meathstevie

Did you buy private or from a dealer ?

It sounds like it could be something surprisingly minor with a bit luck. Just for the hell of it, get your manual out and see if there's a fuse for the light adjusment that might be gone. If not diagnostics might do the trick finding out if some sensor or motor is faulty.

markdoy

Thanks ms, I bought private in the north and registered her in South. Yeah Il have a look for a fuse for that.

Thanks

M.

markdoy

Just realised Zenons should be spelled xenons!

NBar

Have you changed the springs/suspension?, cause if you have the self leveler could have been broken as it's only made of plastic

kdevitt

NBar wrote: »

Have you changed the springs/suspension?, cause if you have the self leveler could have been broken as it's only made of plastic

Exact same thing happened to mine - check the drivers side front arch.
If you're greeted with the same sight at the picture below, you need a new adjuster.

JohnCleary

What kdevitt said. The leveller attaches to the drivers side wishbone... did you hit anything hard, or have anything suspension wise changed lately? Very easy to break, tis just plastic

Dr.Millah

you could always put some weight in the boot until you get it fixed so you can see at night.