How to fix Angel Eyes Problem or "Headlight Vertical Aim Control Failure" error on BMW 5 Series F10

[@tsanders11]

There is an access panel in the wheel well, you don’t have to remove the bumper or the headlight assembly.

[@Servicetutorials]

You can’t take the TMS module out through that access panel.

[@tsanders11]

@@Servicetutorials You can, I did it yesterday. you just need a right angle mini ratchet and a tiny bit of patience to turn the torx screw that is partially blocked by the frame.

[@uswwt]

@@tsanders11 I bet that you also need to take the wheel out. Otherwise there is too little amount of space to work with. If the wheel is out, it's only a few nuts to take the liner out. Not sure if that's what you did? There is more clearance with the liner out. But I think you still need a angle ratchet to get one of the screws as you can only get to it from an angle. I knew this because I took the whole left light out to check water condensation issues and replacing the TMS. I wanted to take the working TMS from the right light to make sure the TMS is the only fault part. I gave up and go ahead to buy a new one anyways.

[@tsanders11]

@@uswwt you can leave the wheel on if you jack the car up, the wheel will drop low enough for you to work. That said, it’s much better to just take the wheel off.

[@stagger2829]

@@tsanders11 Quite right! what's with all the NEED to strip the car? If you're just replacing the TMS Module you can easily do ithis job with the H/L insitu! However, my experience with TMS failures is as a result of condensation caused by substantial water ingress....there is a requirement to remove the units to literally tip the water out of the glass & reflectors plus dry the removed modules & H/L over days to rid the moisture. Please see my reply to Bryan Dunne on 26:06:2022 above for details

[@zeothorn]

You can get it out from the flap in front of the wheel where is the acess to bulb H7 low beam,thats how i changed mine just push the plastic edge and get a better to angle to the far screw.

[@uswwt]

Thanks for the video. You have shown the easy labor part of the job. With some patience I did it without any tutorial anyways. The hard part is the coding/initialization. I am still researching how to do that. Please point me at the right direction if you know one.

[@dopiaza2006]

Yep, new module will not work without coding. I have this problem now.

[@uswwt]

@@dopiaza2006 to be clear. Turn signal and, high/low beams works. But Vertical aim error msg still shows up. There are people who can do the coding for you, probably for a fee. I didn't bother with that.

[@bahadirdogan6208]

Hi Mine doesn’t work too and there is lots of condensation in headlights? So do you think I should change the module? Normal lights are working just the angel ligts gone???

[@Servicetutorials]

Hi! You can start with a dyagnose for the car and see where is the fault. Probably you have some water in the module.

[@StasysFPV]

If the module is not original, does it work properly? Because one module is not original and in the evening the beam of that lamp runs in different directions.

[@Sdrawkcab_mi]

U can go thru the wheel arch panel, 2 grub screws and you have full access

[@waelali3478]

Hi dear, left side day light some times working and rest of days not working with dashboard error massage. I exchanged the module to other side, I discover it’s working on the other side but still the left side rings doesn’t work. Where is the fault please

[@787montez]

This is seriously insane for some damn lights.

[@lupuization]

I have a question. Is the TMS module serial linked to the headlight or the car? I would like to know if I replace the headlights with a newer model what TMS will I need to buy…. The one that I had in the car originally? Or the TMS number model that was in the other car? Thank you.

[@Johnsy2012]

Hi have a problem with dimmed headlights not working on my BMW 5 series 2012 model, will it fail a MOT test?

[@lupuization]

Yes. I failed the test myself because of that.

[@paulcogan2012]

Hi, great video. Is the indicator also part of this module? My angel eyes and indicator light failed at the same time.

[@Servicetutorials]

Hi! Check the indicator light first: kzbin.info/www/bejne/farMkH-tm6Z_h5Y

[@juanangelpachecoramos3589]

Not sure if the turn signal is running off that module but you can definitely access it and check socket and bulb through there.

[@billybob8620]

Hey mine has same fault and ive no parking halo on my left ,im ordering a tms module.. Can theis also cause battery drain warning on my i drive ? Kind regards Concerned BMW customer

[@krzysztofkmiecik7231]

Good video. Thank you.

[@zoezozov6513]

I have a f10 525d 2010 with headlight vertical aim, Angel eye and indicator fault on both headlights. Wanted to know if they are same for Left and Right??

[@Servicetutorials]

Yes, both are the same.

[@zoezozov6513]

@@Servicetutorials and the Model Number given in the New Tms module??

[@lisa-oggy9238]

I have errors ( side daytime light fault) and the (vertical aim error) the halos are working just seams to be the daytime small bulb in the centre that's not working on both sides. Will this be the module problem? 520d f10 2012

[@meltedpjlsteak8163]

I literally have the same problem, did you find a solution for it, my car is literally the same car as you

[@dudenamedclem]

Still waiting for the "Here's how to clean an extremely dirty engine compartment" video...

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the suggestion, Cristopher! 👍

[@rts1880]

I've changed TMS board and I have to as Its not fully functional I have halo rings don't have led top strip and vertical aim error code that's why I need coding thanks for quick response btw

[@Servicetutorials]

You don’t have to code anything.

[@spieltag7999]

For me the problem appeared after a carwash - the blinker and the daylight rings were gone on the left side. I was able to pull off the TMS module from under the wheel cover, without removing the bumper. For me it was just plug & play, no initialisation via ISTA+ needed.

[@c9rl905]

can i get a link for the tms you used?

[@stagger2829]

@@c9rl905 These modules are specific to the OEM equipment & year of car manufacture that you have! Remember... Buy expensive modules & you may waste some of your money?.....Buy cheap Modules & you waste all your money!" The TMS Modules DO come out through the access cover by rotating to an angle so the can! When you reinstall the TMS lift & support the far edge slightly to make sure the projecting guide projection is located on the guide shelf or the TMS will jam in the housing & NOT go into the plug socket squarely!! I can change both TMS on my F10 in 12 minutes!! Please see my reply to Bryan Dunne on 26:06:2022 above for other details

[@terrencemoore7850]

Do you have to program the modules after replacing them or does it just register

[@modzajto1302]

Does new tms needs to be coded?

[@Servicetutorials]

We didn’t needed.

[@stagger2829]

I'm constantly amazed by the lack of technical knowledge of these KZbin DIY video-posters! I don't imagine there's anybody out there that is interested in changing a TMS Module in less time than the length of this video?? You really don't have to strip half the car to change these modules!! Also note that the module has a unique part number relative to the car model & headlight functions supported. Seek informed advice before buying the module & be aware that most all AHL (Adaptive Head Light) modules are NOT plug & play! There's likely to be coding required, so not really a job for Mr Joe Average?

[@Servicetutorials]

Yes, you really have to strip all of those car parts to remove the TMS module, if you do know another way (more easier) please show us. For this particular BMW model from the video tutorial was not necessary to code the TMS module. Thank you for your feedback!

[@fuglyMugly]

@@Servicetutorials No you dont

[@stagger2829]

@Bryan Dunne  You are spot-on mate! As per my original post the removal of all those components is a waste of time/ life. I changed left for right TMS sensor to verify tHe issue.... then dug deep in the money-bag to buy a ‘proper’ TMS that would work properly on an auto-dip, directional (steering), dog’s danglies OE. set-up that had no angel rings working,intermittent indicators ( or fast flashing) & high beams that searched left to right as you drive! That was on Auto light switch. High beams didn’t search on manual.... but weren’t straight ahead either!! TBH this is another f****ng BMW design gaff IMO! Those plastic gutters under the bonnet discharge rainwater & wash-water directly onto the back of the headlight unit & you will find the cable entries go through a ridiculously large aperture on the TOP of the plug which routes said water directly into the headlight & onto the TMS circuit board stooopidly located at the bottom to make sure it stays wet always 🤬 Most of the time future issues post TMS replacement is the loss of high-end functionality without doing recoding. Further along is the corrosion of the h/l electrical connections that the TMS plugs into coz one delayed too long fixing it.🙄 If you take any version of the F10 to a Main Stealer or specialist aftermarket BMW garage they will (in my case) just replace both H/L units & both TMS at a cost of £3700 (2021) So it’s well worth investing a bit of effort. The DIY process is as per the lengthy video, strip the headlights ensuring all water is tipped out & air dry. Place all removed components for air drying. Examine H/L TMS sockets & thoroughly clean with contact cleaner as appropriate. I resealed the plastic lens to the black body with ‘Stick-like-Shit’ clear silicone all round. Refit modules & seal as required. Fill the top of the H/L wired plug with silicone to seal top entry & put a duct-tape curved canopy over the top of it when plugged-in to shed off water falling down there! Reassemble the car, testing function before finishing.🤘👌HTH.🤞 Don’t even get me started on the infamous 5 Series wet passenger footwell Issues! 🤬🤬🤬

[@jay6lee]

All you need to do is go in from the panel inside the wheel arch to change it!

[@sang7133]

@@bryandunne5988 Quizás ese faro tenga una entrada de agua que produce condensación.

[@gutnick]

I had severe moisture in headlight and now have intermittent error messages for left signal, headlight aiming and angel lights. I sealed the headlight. Now it is just angel eye failure. Does the TMS corrosion impact all of these? Thank you.

[@DrAsadAmin]

@@gutnick did u sort it ? i am facing the same. Angels eye out only. tms was full of water. i suspect the connector at tms terminal on the light side might have corroded

[@gutnick]

Yes I found the replacement module on amazon and my mechanic used him handheld device to register it.

[@DrAsadAmin]

@@gutnick thanks. so the connectors on the headlight were ok?

[@gutnick]

The TMS module seemed ok with no corrosion on connector. Who knows. Maybe removing it and reinserting one - the new one was all that was needed. But it’s so inexpensive I wasn’t complaining compared to what the dealer quoted me for a new module

[@gutnick]

Worked in 2012 535i but mechanic had to register it for the alignment feature.

[@NiclasSundin-ue2bl]

You don't have to remove the front. If you do it careful you can change it from the same place where you change the headlight lamp. Have done that a couple of times.

[@billybob8620]

? Do tell

[@miab.8900]

I replaced mine and both still not working.. daytime running light is what shows up

[@dgoettel13]

That access panel is poorly designed. It allows water to get to the back of the headlight. I had condensation inside the headlight, I put gasket silicon onto both the headlight access round panels. When I put the wheel well panel back on, I put clear bathroom silicon on the panel before I put it back on to keep water from getting in. I have not had an issue since.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the info!

[@fredmalate2167]

You don't need to have the module programmed by the dealer? Will it work right after replacing it.?

[@dopiaza2006]

Yes, it needs coding. don't know why they don't mention it.

[@NOTYOU370]

You dont have to remove anything. You can access the module in the wheel well. There is a flap. 2 phillips head screws removes the flap then 2 t20 screws to remove the module. There are videos on youtube that show you how. Its pretty simple. You Dont remove any other shit.

[@markbowshire1815]

@NOTYOU370 I'll second that motion. I replaced all mine through the wheel bay by removing the front wheels/ for easy access then removing the inspection plate. Then remove the module and replace. Way easier. This guy should clean the engine bay down before doing any work inside it. That engine bay is discussing. You can tell what sort of people they are by the way they treat there CAE. I would never let this guy touch my beamer. I wouldn't let him shit in my toilet to tell you the truth.

[@Ashelley2007]

That's a lot of unnecessary work... Changed mine in 20min from flap under the wheel arch lock your wheels outward on the side you're changing access module via flap

[@fenderrabbit1]

Ken hell... I just turned my wheel undone the flap and 2 screws holding it in and done!!! Takes me 5 minutes.. if that..🤦

[@Toob41]

No, you have to take the engine and gearbox and all the seats out 🤣

[@playthegame2590]

Great video

[@AreGetGuap]

Makes car die ?

[@TebogoMotlhale]

In this other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYPSp6mir9iZqbM this guy found a way to replace it (Headlight TMS Module for F10) in . . . literally 3 minutes 😂😂 Almost No stripping of bumpers and dozens of plastic clips. INFORMATION (and OTHER people's previous efforts!!) is EVERYTHING 🥰🥰

[@CAMIL_M5]

Brev dont remove the whole bumper

[@topleveldetailing9445]

No need to take off headlight

[@ervishoxha914]

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