Broken Fog need to be replaced??? [Archive]

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bimmerboy

11-20-2008, 11:35 AM

Alright, going to be up front with you all, i am no mby ANY means. I am wondering what to do about a broken fog light. It is not suppoesd to rain where i live for a couple of days, the only thing i have worries about is water getting into the light?

I noticed today that my drivers side fog is on but the lense has a hole in it. What would be the cheapest way to deal with this?? new lense or whole light?? also if water gets in is there any place for it to exit the light or will i have a nice pound in the light??

thanks guys,

you guys are the best!

healtoeit

11-20-2008, 12:08 PM

Cheapest way would be clear tape.

On some e34s you can't replace just the lens and have to replace the whole unit.

bmwrp8

11-20-2008, 02:45 PM

another cheap way is to buy a used one in ebay or the yard

glen-sj

11-20-2008, 03:30 PM

I replaced the ones on my 92 525 about six years ago with these replacement plastic lens. It is still holding up. http://www.bmwlight.com/bmw_e34.htm

632 Regal

11-20-2008, 05:52 PM

I did the clear tape thing, great for a temporary fix. For a more permanent repair I used a cheap hot glue gun. One day after the depression maybe I can pick up a set of non-sandblasted headlights.

shogun

11-20-2008, 08:09 PM

new crytsal foglights for $35 ?
a set!
A PAIR OF BRAND NEW chrome projector glass fog lights for (89-95) BMW E34 525i/530i/535i/540i/M5
Brand new item, never been used.

http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=bmw+e34+foglights&_sacat=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=bmwe34+foglights&_osacat=0

BMW4LIFE

11-20-2008, 09:34 PM

I replaced the ones on my 92 525 about six years ago with these replacement plastic lens. It is still holding up. http://www.bmwlight.com/bmw_e34.htm

DUDE SCREW THIS CRAP!!!!!!!!!!

I bought these for my headlight and after 2 weeks the "PLASTIC" lens started to bubble from the inside!!!!!

they are crappp

go on ebay and buy a used OEM HELLA one

BMWCCA1

11-20-2008, 09:39 PM

Nice choices there:
$35 plus $30 shipping
or
$20 plus $50 shipping.

And if you don't like them, there's always that return shipping to Hong Kong.

Don't know what year your car is but from '94-up a new OE lens/housing is only about $50 from your local BMW dealer, here in the U.S. of A.

Qube

11-20-2008, 11:19 PM

eBay replacement. How long will you keep the car for? Think about it, and choose your path...

shogun

11-21-2008, 01:08 AM

DUDE SCREW THIS CRAP!!!!!!!!!!

I bought these for my headlight and after 2 weeks the "PLASTIC" lens started to bubble from the inside!!!!!
they are crappp
go on ebay and buy a used OEM HELLA one

Do you have non standard bulbs inside?
I once had a similar problem with original Hella smilies. Installed instead of H1 12 V 55W 12V 100W Rally bulbs, even the reflector had bubbles, and the thin wires behind the headlights were only bare wires respect. what was left of them. Never again ....

bmwrp8

11-21-2008, 02:37 AM

Do you have non standard bulbs inside?
I once had a similar problem with original Hella smilies. Installed instead of H1 12 V 55W 12V 100W Rally bulbs, even the reflector had bubbles, and the thin wires behind the headlights were only bare wires respect. what was left of them. Never again ....

same here...

glen-sj

11-23-2008, 04:00 PM

Like I said, had these on the fog lights for over 6 years now and using oem replacement Silver Stars 9005. No problems what so ever, the plastic lens are still clear, no yellowing and best of all no more broken lens.

BMW4LIFE

11-23-2008, 06:00 PM