BMW E39 LED Angel Eyes Upgrade

[@georgepatton8693]

Thanks for posting this vid. very helpful. Also, in case anyone missed it, what he is pressing on when he unclips the oem bulb from the adapter is a little rectangular rocker clip on the adapter

[@Seniorsix]

I used to have an e46 and angel eyes installation on that car was a pain in the ass, I ve recently bought an e39 m5 and angel eyes replacement for it looks as easy as filling a bowl with cereal! Thanks!

[@justinallison1442]

Thanks for sharing, just watched the video and ordered immediately, $20 and coming from right here in California from eBay. Didn't realize how simple it was. Can't wait to see the upgrade.

[@Matty-Z]

Hey Ryan, massage some mineral oil (very inexpensive laxative) onto your fan shroud and other dark plastics to bring back their brand new luster. The heat resistant properties make it great for under-hood applications.

[@Mr82lindo]

I went with the 10s and loving them(with no error codes for a month now), visible during the day too, I would recommend them any day.

[@DaChosenOne2468]

Looks great! I wish BMW kept it this simple to replace in the e60. I own a 2010 528i and it was very annoying to replace the angel eye bulbs. However i did do it and am very happy with it!

[@ShanesAutos]

The E39 is my favourite BMW and indeed one of my favourite 4 door saloons, would love to own one some day. Thanks for the videos.

[@lyubomirgeorgiev1465]

So, did you get one mate? Did you made your dream come true?

[@somethingvs]

The 528i is a superb E39, a really good choice.

[@nestaa51]

How long did they last?

[@tailenols]

well... basically, good thing, but what I did was - changed the light bulb itself. There's BA9 socket and I only had to find the most powerful LED bulb with the same socket. it costed 0.99$ per piece, so I did it below 2$ for both. Technique is quite the same only difference is that you have to take out not the whole plastic holder with the mirror, but the tip of it, where the bulb has to be put. I'm sure some can take the bulb out with mirrror on, but I have big fingers and had problems. Luck

[@plomafia00]

i just recently put these on..but when i start the car they start flashing each side one at a time...its kinda cool, just the computer checkn to see if they work or somethin.

[@lockergnome90087]

Great work, colt. Love the LED Angel Eyes, they're gorgeous.

[@g.por-quet2972]

thanks, you were probably right that one of the fiber optics were broken, 'cause i got the same one you have and installed it, and both rings came back on. (between, since one my ring stopped working, I have noticed many bmw with one ring not working... lol)

[@urimsllamniku8972]

So 2 bulbs works for four halos

[@need4spe3dBeast]

Yep

[@thenerfherder9586]

There’s fiber optic cables that spread the light out to the halos and dots in the orange reflector

[@thenerfherder9586]

There’s fiber optic cables that spread the light out to the halos and dots in the orange reflector

[@urimsllamniku8972]

@@thenerfherder9586 that was 8 years ago??!

[@danzerrillo4472]

Great video. Quick question.... Did the new bulbs cause any warning lights to appear on the dash? I've heard that aftermarket bulbs cause the system to show a dead/inoperable bulb. Thanks in advance.

[@Germanshepherdbrothers]

Wow I'm definitely going to upgrade my bulbs. Looks really nice!

[@allanmalbog4559]

LEDs are ordered and awaiting for shipment to arrive. Hopefully gonna look good.

[@timpickering903]

really simplified the installation process, thanks much

[@KashTagg]

Just found these on Amazon for $26.88 with Amazon Prime. Without Prime the 6000k 5W were just over $24. I'll update on how they perform once they are received/installed.

[@need4spe3dBeast]

Haha looks like your 5 years late on updating

[@sirmo667]

@@need4spe3dBeast Now 7 years

[@dani-eh3tf]

now 8 years

[@robertbartlett3147]

10 years?!!

[@twalker294]

Yep I can't wait to see what they look like. I won't bother with a video since that's been covered but I'll do some before and after pics for sure.

[@trainboy15]

Hey, How are you doing . I'm a 17 Working Kid and I'm Really Interested in a Late 90's Early 00's BMW , Any that You'd Prefer that'd be a Little Bit Easy on the Pockets lol Please Let Me Know thanks .

[@nicksantoro6183]

For Regular headlights using the H7 bulbs we now have to switch over to LEDs when using the new headlights ?

[@lesetjadiphoko4263]

I would love to put it on my car, thanks for the Video

[@T-Michaels]

Dude.. thanks! I change mine out with your help. Thank again.

[@fabiandee8178]

Did you find the airbox was in the way when doing the car's right side (N/S for u guize)? I found it made it more fiddly but removing it would be too much work when it's not strictly necessary. I bought the Mtec v3 HIDs which look near identical to these, so I'd expect these are an Mtec copy. The Mtecs come with the wiring harness in bits so you have to assemble it yourself and there are no instructions for this. Red wire on the harness doesn't go to red on the wire socket but to black which is counter intuitive -> trial and error. They are also a PITA to assemble, plug in, and remove/disassemble as everything is such a tight fit. Yours seem to have come preassembled which is much more user friendly and saving of your time. The Mtecs also seem to have an oversized gasket which flops about a bit, and comparing it to the gasket on the original bulb, I think the issue is that it's too soft and stretchy. It comes from the factory looped around different parts of the light to put it under tension which looks ridiculous. Yours seem to be normally designed here which I like. I did note when pulling out the old bulb and installing the LED is that there is a lot of crud around the inside the socket that could do with wiping off with a cloth and some meths or you get a load of dirt all over that nice new gasket straight away.

[@sonofab33ch]

no BMW will be easy on the pockets! lol I just turned 18 and own my second e39. They are my absolute favorite. However, I recently bought a 2000 540i and love the power but regret getting rid of the legendary I6. If you decide to go with an E39 defiantly stick with the 6-cyl unless you relieve your stress by playing red-light racer, then I'm all for a 540i or M5. LOL good luck on your purchase man!

[@need4spe3dBeast]

Lol I only like the v8 ones the 6 cylinders don’t do it for me

[@ggilreath02161964]

Cool -- thanks man! Should look really good on my 2003 530i

[@ameerjase6630]

Dont know if you guys gives a shit but if you are stoned like me atm you can watch pretty much all the new movies on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my gf for the last couple of months =)

[@deaconeric268]

@Ameer Jase Yup, been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself =)

[@princeedwin4386]

@Ameer Jase yup, been using instaflixxer for since december myself =)

[@Mr82lindo]

I am tempted to go with the 10W version, what do you think worth it or 5W just as good? Also are yours still going strong no error codes and all that jazz? Thanks in adavance.

[@IvanGomez-ox7tz]

try plasma halos, I recently purchased some for my car and makes them look so much nicer, very bright and eye catchy

[@MYLBETOO]

Thanks u very much.. also what watts should I get ???I seen some that say 5, 6, 10,

[@CHB94]

Planing to doing this. It really looks... off.. when you look at the car and get a yellow light. Thanks!

[@TheCarista]

I would like to see it on night in this video as a comparison...thats the only negative point of this video :) otherwise, very good job :)

[@paulie3jobs]

Great video, planning on doing this to my 2001. Can't decide on wattage or manufacturer. Ideally, I'd like to get ones that are as bright as the current model's OEM angel eyes

[@paulwest4478]

You installed LED Angel light bulbs. What was the brand? Do they flicker after they have been on for a while? If so what was the fix

[@Upthevolume2007]

I assume they're not Xenon as they are the same yellow as Colton's bulbs were for his Angel Eyes. Thanks for the info!

[@klyle83]

Just bought these. Do yours flicker when you start the car?

[@Viktoriamo]

Very good DIY.Does it still work or did you already replace one of the led's because it broke?

[@jgripen969]

I've got a '97 540i with yellow angel eyes and xenon headlights from factory (i take it it's the facelift one's, but from what i understand facelift came '00 and shouldn't be on my 540? And yes i know for a fact that it's not aftermarket). Sellers on eBay keep saying "fits e39 00-03" and similar but the setup looks exactly like mine. Am i missing something here? Did the 540i get the facelift from the beginning in '96? I want to be 100% sure that i'm buying the right one's. Thanks in advance for a reply, it would mean a lot =)

[@E39Source]

Facelift came 9/00 for the 2001 model year and later. Somebody may have retrofitted them to your car. If they are Hella facelift lights, these angel eye bulbs featured in this video will work.

[@ivorton23]

Replaced mine yesterday with the same set...just noticed the flickering tonight when i turned my key on...kinda freaked me out at first but i guess its normal somehow

[@romka_ind]

Thanks for video, i belive this mod is in my to do list on my m5, after my new crankshaft will be installed :) Also I recomend to install a shortshift assy (e60 kit is quite a bargain, but i got a B&M one for same price) and a zhp gear knob, those are minor upgrades that make quite a difference. :)

[@twalker294]

@E39Source I can do that. I just got the ship notice and they should be here Friday so I should be able to have it up this weekend.

[@Albi.k]

I have a03 525i with the same stock bulb just like in the video andwhen i look in the housing thing where the bulb goes there's something there like a stop, would this light you bought work for fine just like it worked for you?

[@lilf1lthytrezzo]

how many did you buy? two pairs? cuz it looks like the light next to it turn white too.

[@GXPedition460]

I bought that same angle light for my X5, it died after a year later. Went back to the OEM, much better.

[@MYLBETOO]

So I have a 01 e39... so if I get those light bulbs from e bay witch one should I get???? And will they fit easily like that with no problems????

[@Upthevolume2007]

Regarding the main headlight bulbs I also have the OEM yellow bulbs and I was wondering if it is possible to do a straight swap of the bulbs to the white Xenons? Thanks

[@Ipoditouchreview3r]

hmm i wonder if the e39 i just bought has these... i know they are blueish not yellowish

[@tokolohomokale354]

Definitely getting these 🇿🇦

[@g.por-quet2972]

hey, what would that mean, if one of the park lights stopped working. since 1 bulb is for both halos, right?

[@twalker294]

Thanks for this! I just ordered mine off Ebay for my E39 M5 :-)

[@Consoft04]

Great Video and I see you are really nice about answering questions. I have a 2000 M5 E39 BMW preface lifted Headlights. I like the look of these, but the light bulbs in low beams are shit. I would like to upgrade the bulbs, High, low, and side bulbs without changing the look of the headlamps. I have seen tons of videos on how to facelift the headlights, but none on how to keep them OEM and change the bulbs. Please let me know if you have any suggestion. Thanks Chris

[@E39Source]

Assuming you have xenons, if you replace the bulbs with fresh OEM, they are really astounding headlights. Great light throw and super bright. These are some of the best headlights that BMW has ever made, I feel. Yours may be old and dim (yellowed or pink) or poorly aimed. Make sure that yours are adjusted properly (and that the lights don't have broken adjusters, making them impossible to aim properly).

[@khan_xo]

I have a 99 528i and my headlights don't have halos, would I have to modify the the wires if I purchased aftermarket headlights with halos?

[@GabrielHernandez-uj9fi]

Got the 530i oem lights but I really want to put these led lights on jst makes it look cleaner

[@allanbritcher622]

i installed a set of LED for the angel-eyes and although they looked good, they would flicker. Do I need to installed an additional component to rectify this or did I order the wrong bulbs?

[@TheArcher1801]

Bought some Cree 60 watt LED's and for some reason, the driver's side bulb won't work. Swapped out the known good bulb with the bulb I thought was bad and that didn't light up either. Hmm.

[@stephenchimenti]

Did these burn out at all. Do they still work good?

[@BrandonVink]

I have the 60watt version its like the F10 in brightness level

[@petya0980]

Update the link please I wanted to get those but wasn't sure which ones were good quality and which ones weren't

[@agapr0]

Hi thanks for video, i will do same tomorrow for my e39😎😜

[@JTD19881369]

oddly on a black car i like brighter yellow bulbs... the yellow reminds me of like some sort of panther getting ready to kill some thing... however.... my current e39 is titangrau metallic so ill be going white

[@malachicampbell1058]

Hey quick question. I have the angle eye lights but don't have the connector for them. What is the wire connector called?

[@icefreeze117]

Is that Ballast for the low beam xenon lights? Also does your car have xenon high beams? Thanks for your time and I'm buying those bulbs today.

[@e39source87]

The ballast is the for the low-bean xenons. High beam xenons didn't come around until the next generation 5 series.

[@icefreeze117]

***** Thanks for the quick reply. I just purchased an E39 today and I am going nuts on upgrades. Real quick, how many watts did the bulbs have? 3W correct? Thanks in advance.

[@mrkhd7317]

Great video, that was very useful. Thanks.

[@MegaHamez]

I got the same ones for my e39, but like that other comment, I think they were the 3 watt ones... :(

[@CBSoldier24]

Dude what part of maryland are you from? we should do a photoshoot, I have a e39 M5 Red... and I have the 10W version of the LED angel eyes.

[@ratbastard1847]

After 9 years, would you say they are a good product? I’m looking for some quality bulbs.

[@E39Source]

They still work! the $20 Ebay ones are surprisingly good.

[@MYLBETOO]

What watts should I get I seen some that say 3,5,6,10??????

[@regularperson7]

Could i do this to my '99 5 series even though it doesn't have angel eyes but still has running light

[@randyacosta8799]

I saw the link u had provided in the bio isn’t functional any longer. Can you provide an updated one for me to purchase the proper bulbs?

[@E39Source]

I updated the link.

[@randyacosta8799]

@@E39Source y’all are the best ❤ thank you

[@fabiandee8178]

I presume you could fit xenon filled bulbs instead? Are you sure these are 6000k? That would be much more blue than that I would have thought. I think the factory Xenon headlights are around 4200k. I was wondering whether you wouldn't see a difference between the LED angel lights and the low/high beam HID factory lights in general (i.e. LED vs Xenon).

[@E39Source]

+Fabian Dee I don't think the wiring could handle xenons. They're Low power wires... You'd also need another ballast of some kind.

[@fabiandee8178]

You would think that replacing a halogen bulb with a xenon gas filled bulb of the same wattage wouldn't require any wiring changes, but I've not heard of anyone doing it. Couldn't find a suitable xenon-filled bulb on an on line search. Everyone goes straight for LED. I think I'll just do the same.

[@Lifestartsatrpm-ro2hi]

Yellow = original = beautiful

[@eddiesgsr]

Nice difference

[@brelamich]

Did it last 10 years ?

[@E39Source]

These bulbs are still working!

[@athuld1]

Does it works on 1999 bmw e39 528i

[@mariusjagminas847]

+E39Source Hello, I was reading a lot but just get tired... What would you recomend to make the fog lights make look the same bright?? I mean if the led is 5W what would be the most similir brightness option for the fogs? many thanks in advance

[@001FJ]

Is there one light bulb for each side headlight? How does this work? There are two angel eyes on each side headlight!

[@BobbyOHearn]

There is one bulb for each side. One bulb controls both rings for the Respective side.

[@001FJ]

Thank you very much! You are the best! I am ordering mine right now! Thank you for the tip about the "cheap" knock off's! :D

[@MrSkaters2]

How the halo bulbs doing? do they still look as bright as when you first put them in? or is there a slight change?

[@E39Source]

These last pretty well. Any color change could be from the headlights starting to yellow or deteriorate.

[@MrAsdfcool]

+E39Source does the dealer ship to Germany? do u Disconnect ur battery bevor Installation?

[@LimitlessCXIVI]

So how many bulbs are there on each side/headlight? And does one bulb turn on the angel eyes and the headlight? Or is there one for each?

[@BobbyOHearn]

+hardcorelifeforus000 one bulb per side, its separate from the headlight bulb.

[@LimitlessCXIVI]

+Bobby O'Hearn Ah ok thanks, so where is the headlight connector and the connector for the high beams? I'm thinking of purchasing a 530i 02 and when I told him to turn the angel eyes they didn't work, does that mean the bulb is burned out or are the LEDs in the headlight broken?

[@BobbyOHearn]

+hardcorelifeforus000 If the headlights are OEM, there should be one connector for each bulb (headlight, high beam, turn signal, angel eye). If the angel eyes don't work, it is usually a burnt out bulb.

[@LimitlessCXIVI]

+Bobby O'Hearn Alright, thanks for the tips!

[@glenndillon1581]

Thanks for creating this video...most helpful

[@brey93]

So the one bulb lights up 2 rings? Only 2 bulbs total? I have a 2001 bmw 530i

[@E39Source]

Correct

[@mxt556]

Can you provide the direct link to the exact one you bought so we know we're getting the right quality bulbs?

[@E39Source]

+mxt556 Link is in the description box.

[@mxt556]

+E39Source Oh I didn't see it before sorry. Thanks, mint video btw :)

[@nolankiely]

Hello, I am looking in to upgrading my lights as well and I was wondering if I where to put in a higher wattage light if that could cause any problems or trigger any warning lights.

[@E39Source]

Nolan Kiely Some do, some don't. If you buy good ones that come with ballasts or resisters, you can increase the wattage and the computer won't complain.

[@nolankiely]

Ok, Thank you very much!

[@jordanclay5688]

Yeah man. I'm trying to do this to my e39 528 but still trying to find the right price. Any Advice?

[@E39Source]

The angel eye headlights? They are indeed very expensive. To do it right though, they really should be OEMs, which will be around $1300 per set. Then these light bulbs are cheap, only about $30. The aftermarket halo headlights are garbage, don't fit right, and will leak fairly soon.

[@SPQRiTalian90]

Thanks a lot I'm doing this now for sure

[@e4raf7]

so are the angels still working? I am looking into these for my e39, but I cant differentiate on Ebay which ones to buy

[@E39Source]

They are still working! Over a year old, and no problems whatsoever.

[@frank215]

Nice! Too bad for e36's, its not so simple to swap in new AE's.

[@yaadman-x5141]

Do these LEDs trigger any bulb warnings once you swap them in?

[@E39Source]

Nope!

[@yaadman-x5141]

***** Perfect! Time to order a set for the M5 then

[@livyoungdierich7509]

What website did you purchase them from?

[@MYLBETOO]

Thank u. Ur video and u have really helped me!!!!

[@AliPawan]

How much W are these?

[@Lego_Man_0202]

What is the exact brand name or model number of the LED because when I click on the link it says ERROR?

[@E39Source]

These are unbranded and there are no part numbers either. I just search Ebay for "E39 LED halo 6,000k 10w" and buy some that are already in the US.

[@TheJohnny102510]

Hey Colton or Ryan, what kind of lights are these, I'm thinking of buying some, or if you guys can put a link of appreciate it very much

[@e39source87]

These are just the $30 or so LED 6,000k lights from Ebay. Nothing special!

[@TheJohnny102510]

***** Thank you very much, I appreciate it a lot, thanks for getting back to me as well, you guys are awesome!

[@ricardotrvplord9837]

Do you have any sites to get interior panels like the ones lining the door etc ? appreciate it

[@E39Source]

ECS Tuning is my go-to for items like this: bit.ly/2MPZSB3

[@shalayleehard6283]

Just wondering, would 7,000k halos work as well or is it just the 6,000k? Thanks

[@E39Source]

Yes, the 7,000k will work! -Bobby

[@65GS4L]

I have a 98 e39 528i and i want angel eyes would it be cheaper to buy all new headlights that have them in, or find used ones from an e39 that does have them?

[@BobbyOHearn]

Simon2x If you stick with OEM headlights, it would be cheaper to buy used, but you should find ones with the adjusters in good shape. You can also purchase angel eyes that go inside your current lights.

[@rcorquiz117]

i bought the cheap ones:/ but once those go out i'll buy these i have the e39 as well

[@sunnysran7023]

thanks for the vid doing mines asap 2004 bmw 545i

[@claystocker1411]

would the led angel eyes fit on the 1998 e39 version of the car?

[@E39Source]

We have a video on how to retrofit the facelift headlights on a pre facelift car.

[@victorcontreras1783]

Buying a 98 model, I don't know if it comes with angel eyes though. If not, what do I do to install angel eyes?

[@E39Source]

There are ways to open up the pre facelift (97-00) lights to add angel eyes, or you can upgrade to the facelift lights. Search around for ways to open up the pre facelift lights; it's been done before.

[@georgepatton8693]

there is a video up on e39source on how to do it

[@Makaveli85]

How long did those bulbs last you??

[@E39Source]

I know a lot of people who are using these bulbs, and none of them have failed yet! Some are 7-8 years old and still going strong.