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2004 BMW 325I Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	909214
Internal NHTSA #	10449726
Manufacurer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	325I
Model Year	2004
File date	03/01/10
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Bought my bmw brand new from the dealership and after about 5 years of having my car, i noticed that my xenon headlights were not shining as bright as they usually did. Had to use the high beams at night in order to see while driving. After having only one headlight replaced due to cost. Have always gotten a dash warning light that indicates no high beams. Had lights checked out and was told that the high beam was not getting power in the light that was replaced despite the fact that this was a brand new headlight with wiring harness. After having other light checked, it was found that all the wires in the light had dry rotted and all the protective covering had just about come off the wires obviously due to the heat that is generated by the xenon light. Contacted bmw north america regarding the matter and got no resolution despite the fact that there is clearing a defeat in the headlights and it's wiring. Have had the igniter, ballast and control box checked by switching it out with the new headlight parts and the unreplaced headlight still illuminated dim as it did before switching out the part.
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SNELLVILLE, GA
VIN pattern	WBAEV33434KXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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2004 BMW 325I Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 BMW 325I Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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