Accent Headlight

[fseir]

For those of you experiencing this, how many of you have your headlights wrapped? I ask, because before I had my ppf installed, I asked on this forum whether wrapping the headlights is advisable. Some people warned me that it could cause thermal retention and damage to the headlamps, so I didn’t do it. I wonder if the clearbra is a contributor here?

 

[DanH]

For those of you experiencing this, how many of you have your headlights wrapped? I ask, because before I had my ppf installed, I asked on this forum whether wrapping the headlights is advisable. Some people warned me that it could cause thermal retention and damage to the headlamps, so I didn’t do it. I wonder if the clearbra is a contributor here?

Nothing was done to mine. Same issue as OP’s. I’ll double check tomorrow before calling SC. Thank you for the post!

 

[flashflooder]

For those of you experiencing this, how many of you have your headlights wrapped? I ask, because before I had my ppf installed, I asked on this forum whether wrapping the headlights is advisable. Some people warned me that it could cause thermal retention and damage to the headlamps, so I didn’t do it. I wonder if the clearbra is a contributor here?

definitely not. Mine aren't wrapped

 

[mekberg]

No wraps in our two cases.

 

[GoneCrazy]

Took the car into service center today. They dropped the new headlamp and damaged it during the install. Now trying to see if the other nearby service center has one available. Meanwhile, no loaners available, so getting Lyft to work. They will deliver the car to me when it is complete though.

 

[sperkin]

Mine wasn't wrapped either

 

[dek526]

entire drivers side housing will need to be replaced. manager will discuss what can be done in terms of compensation for the xpel film...definitely not expecting anything so we will see. the guys at the burbank svc are super friendly and helpful.

 

[fseir]

entire drivers side housing will need to be replaced. manager will discuss what can be done in terms of compensation for the xpel film...definitely not expecting anything so we will see. the guys at the burbank svc are super friendly and helpful.

When I took my M3 in for service, they scratched the vinyl on my center console. They mailed me a check for $50 to cover it. Of course, PPF on the outside of the car is going to be a lot more costly than that, so will be interesting to hear how they handle this.

 

[mekberg]

Any update on this? I have a mobile service appointment this Friday for a parking sensor issue and plan to point out the headlight to the tech. If service centers are taking care of this it would be good leverage.

 

[dek526]

Any update on this? I have a mobile service appointment this Friday for a parking sensor issue and plan to point out the headlight to the tech. If service centers are taking care of this it would be good leverage.

you’d better mention it to them asap as the entire headlight will need to be replaced and i doubt he/she will carry a spare headlight housing. not sure if the ranger can do this for you (as stated by the svc when i originally made the appt).

 

[emorog]

you’d better mention it to them asap as the entire headlight will need to be replaced and i doubt he/she will carry a spare headlight housing. not sure if the ranger can do this for you (as stated by the svc when i originally made the appt).

Our ranger told me to report it and get it fixed next time it goes to the service center. *unless* it's really bothering me. (basically saying to leave it be until it goes in. not sure if that meant he didn't want to do it, or couldn't. )

 

[SunCharged]

Our ranger told me to report it and get it fixed next time it goes to the service center. *unless* it's really bothering me. (basically saying to leave it be until it goes in. not sure if that meant he didn't want to do it, or couldn't. )

Ranger replaced my passenger side headlight this week. The led strip was dim on that side. Interesting to note that the new headlight aligns perfectly with the surrounding body panels. It does not protrude from the surrounding body panels like it did before and the drivers side still does. Not sure if the specs on the part changed or if a more attentive install is to take the credit.

 

[SunCharged]

Also if anyone is interested it took three hours and a firmware update to install a headlight! The power had to be completely disconnected via removal of the back seat. Makes for a tough DIY job to swap out a light!

 

[Garlan Garner]

Are you guys speaking of the entire white splotch inside if the headlight housing....or is it the tiny rim around the splotch?

 

[SunCharged]

Are you guys speaking of the entire white splotch inside if the headlight housing....or is it the tiny rim around the splotch?

The rim, I would describe it as an led strip like you see on Audis often.

 

[Garlan Garner]

The rim, I would describe it as an led strip like you see on Audis often.

Can it come on separately from the splotch?

 

[flashflooder]

Can it come on separately from the splotch?

Yes - try turning your lights completely off from the screen. It will leave those accent lights on.

 

[Garlan Garner]

Yes - try turning your lights completely off from the screen. It will leave those accent lights on.

Cool..

Does anyone have a pic or video of those accent lights working?

 

[dek526]

Cool..

Does anyone have a pic or video of those accent lights working?

go to the first page of this thread ... i posted pics

 

[Garlan Garner]

go to the first page of this thread ... i posted pics

I don't see what lights you are talking about in that pic.

Is one side lit and the other one not lit?