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E60 (2004 - 2010)
BMW 5-Series (E60 chassis) was first seen in the Unites States in the fall of 2003 with a 2004 Model Year designation. The E60 is now available as a 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and a 535xi sports wagon! -- View the E60 Wiki

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Old 02-20-2013, 03:47 PM
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545i high beam lights problem

Hi, on my 2005 545i only the two outer high beams work, the 2 inner, individual high beam lights do not work. The two bulbs are both good as I have tested them, there is no power at either the right or left bulb. Is there a separate relay for these separate bulbs? Any fault finding suggestions? All my light bulbs are normal halogen versions.
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Old 02-20-2013, 03:52 PM
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Wow, you have a 545 without Premium package? So no adaptive xenon headlights? To begin I'd look at the wiring inside the headlight, it is known to crack, crumble and fail, which can cause shorts. Then I'd look at the fuse box in the trunk, relays are there as well, on the passenger side under on the rear wheel well under the carpet liner. Then see if an indy shop can take a look at the LM module (it is under the dash on the driver's side about where your left knee is).
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Old 02-20-2013, 05:16 PM
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545i high beam lights problem

thanks for fast reply. Yes, the insulation in the right light has crumbled, I have replaced the insulation and the running lamp works fine that is also connected and the fuses #5.6 and 19 in the glove box for the lighting are good. The fuse descriptions in the trunk lid does not mention headlights, only lighting.

As fuses are good I would think thee isn't any short in the lighting circuit.

Are there any sites that show the wiring diagrams for the 545i??
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you need H7 bulbs for the halogen headlights
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Old 02-21-2013, 12:18 PM
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