 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 366,313 Views | |  |  |  |  03-22-2006, 06:27 PM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norfolk, Virginia Posts: 289 |  Headlight problem!!!
I bought DEPO headlights with Angel eyes, and they are
wired really wierd. Im assuming this is how European
lights are wired or something.
Rather than wires running to each bulb, and just twisting
the bulbs into the assembely, There is this big plug with
prongs in the middle of the headlight assembely, and the
bulbs and halo rings are wired into that.
Is there a conversion kit with a plug so I can use these?
Or did I waste $250. |  |  | | 03-22-2006, 06:50 PM | #2 | | Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bouncing off the rev limiter in CT! Posts: 3,156 |
I think there is an adapter harness available... Not sure where as i still use the stock US lights. | | | | | 03-22-2006, 06:59 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norfolk, Virginia Posts: 289 |
Anybody have any ideas where I can get this adapter
harness from? | | | | | 03-22-2006, 07:02 PM | #4 | | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 18 |
| | | | | 03-22-2006, 07:32 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Posts: 465 |
U.S. spec headlights run 9006-9005 bulbs while euro-ellipsoids run H-1 for ZKW, Djauto, and OEM-style Depo, while Depo Projector36 ellipsoids run H-7. As suggested by others, you can run a Plug N Play adapter or you can have some fun splicing wires. Before you buy a plug n play, you might want to find out if you are running the H-1 or H-7 Depos. __________________  | | | | | 03-22-2006, 07:35 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,288 |
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Mods: • Magnex Cat-Back Exhaust • Smoked Corner Lights + Repeators • M3 17" Wheels • De-Baffled Air Box • AC HandBrake Handle and Gear Knob • DEPO Euro Epsiloids + Predator Chronium Rings • Chrome Interior bits •IE Poly-Urethane RSFMs • Kenwood Power Series Audio • Powder Coated e36 325 Front Callipers • Sports Seats | | | | | 03-22-2006, 08:15 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
They shouldve come with adaptors for your original 9005/06 plugs. If they didn't come with Plug and play adaptors then you should give them a call and ask them whats up. It shouldn't make a difference what bulb your running, but the instuctions should give you a good idea on how to install these. __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." | | | | | 03-22-2006, 08:49 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Euro | Wow that site has some nice stuff, but little high on their price. Ouch! __________________  "Success is Never Final, Defeat is Never Permanent, it is the Courage to Continue that Matters!" - Winston Churchill
Mothman 
[SIGPIC] | | | | | 03-22-2006, 09:23 PM | #9 | | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 18 |
Yea they do seem alittle steep. | | | | | 03-22-2006, 09:26 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 |
It not by much, but if you are ordering several different parts it adds up. It seems to me they are about $15.00 - $25.00 higher on just about every part, even the little things they are $5.00 more.
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[SIGPIC] | | | | | 03-22-2006, 10:09 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norfolk, Virginia Posts: 289 |
I looked through the box again and found the
'plug and play' adapters, but I now dont know
which wires to hook upto which prongs on the headlight!?
Can I get bulbs to fit in the Euro lights anywhere? Or d I need to order them offline? | | | | | 03-22-2006, 10:32 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Posts: 465 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by USMC318ti I looked through the box again and found the
'plug and play' adapters, but I now dont know
which wires to hook upto which prongs on the headlight!?
Can I get bulbs to fit in the Euro lights anywhere? Or d I need to order them offline? | Here's a good online walkthrough with pics for the install: http://www.apexcone.com/JimPowellHom...llipsoids.html H-1 or H-7 bulbs can be purchased at any auto-parts store. __________________ | | | | |
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