angel eye question. - United Bimmer Community

**zeaq328i** · 08-30-2007, 10:38 AM

Hello

Well I just bought a new set last few months ago & got it installed. It’s being working since then but yesterday I realized my Driver side (RHD) angel eye is not working but it will light up after 1 or 2 hours later.
Today I tried it again & it’s not functioning. I know the rings are good because it will light up after one or two hour.
What’s your opinion?
1) Could it be a lose connection? Our roads over here are terrible & bumpy.
2) Or the ballast/ inverters going kaput? Recommend me a site that sells good inverters.

z

**RSF5** · 08-30-2007, 10:54 AM

First thing you should do is defiently check all your connections. Then test the ballast if that does not result anything.

**xsperf** · 08-30-2007, 11:17 AM

switch ballasts and see if the other side does the same thing

**Dudesky** · 08-30-2007, 11:32 AM

If you need new ballasts/inverters:

http://vibelights.com/cocain.html

You'll need to replace both, not just the defective one. Otherwise they'll have different intensities.

**Rooz** · 08-30-2007, 11:52 AM

sounds like a lazy ballast. I had that similar problem, switched ballasts, everything "A ok" since!

**zeaq328i** · 09-01-2007, 10:54 AM

Thanks. The rings are good and it's is the ballast.I will buy one soon from dudesky link. I need to top up my prepaid Master card first

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For the moment,I disconnect the angel eye.It wouldn't be nice only one side is on. If it still fails again,I might just go for the phillip xenon H1 bulbs & just ingore the angel eye.

**Dudesky** · 09-17-2007, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudesky

If you need new ballasts/inverters:

http://vibelights.com/cocain.html

My friend who now owns my old 325 has confirmed that these are great replacements. He bought two new aluminum inverters for $4.50ea, and they work perfectly. I saw them myself with my own eyes on Saturday

**Carmine-i** · 09-28-2007, 05:38 PM

These ballasts do work very well...nice and bright and can take the punishment of crapy roads...excellent price too..2 ballasts with shipping under $20

And yes I am the friend whom now posses Dudesky's old 325i

**zeaq328i** · 10-02-2007, 02:57 AM

Thanks for the response.
The packge from vibelight arrive weeks ago. The inverter is cheap & looks good quality compare to the old one.
I sent it to a shop who install my angel eye last time. A few wire cutting to get it connected & works well since.

**215BIMMER535** · 10-02-2007, 12:35 PM

thank you for posting that link i have yet to get my ellipsoids in my car because of a bad ballast. problem is as good as solved now!