Stretch marks inside the headlights?

Srac · 11-05-2018, 12:01 PM

My headlights have some marks inside them and you can only see them when the headlight is turned on. When it's off you can't tell they're there.

Is this normal?

Srac · 11-05-2018, 12:31 PM

I feel like these are impacting the light output, the beam always looks like the headlight is wet, like it's not uniform. I couldn't figure out what was wrong, thought maybe it was normal, until I noticed these marks.

praxis218 · 11-05-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Srac

Is this normal?

Hell no. I agree with above it looks like moisture got inside of it.

AIRHEIR · 11-05-2018, 12:42 PM

get that warrantied asap.

lemetier · 11-05-2018, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Srac

My headlights have some marks inside them and you can only see them when the headlight is turned on. When it's off you can't tell they're there.

Is this normal?

Driven somewhere cold with precip? That pattern is from the headlamp fans running in ice mode.

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 11-05-2018, 05:52 PM

looks like someone jizzed on your headights lol

....the more I think about it....its possible....possibly even you

Takumi587 · 11-05-2018, 11:30 PM

I have the same issue... 2018 F80

Figured it was normal?

fabulousprofound · 11-06-2018, 09:37 AM

condensation in your headlights that has dried up and done weird shit inside...

Bch53211 · 11-06-2018, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AIRHEIR

get that warrantied asap.

Agreed

Srac · 11-06-2018, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

Driven somewhere cold with precip? That pattern is from the headlamp fans running in ice mode.

It's been raining a lot but temperature hasn't dropped below 10ºC (50ºF).

Srac · 11-16-2018, 05:46 AM

Update: BMW replaced them in warranty.

Update 2: They fucked it up. See below.

Srac · 11-16-2018, 05:58 AM

Nevermind that. They fucked it up.

nickl630 · 11-16-2018, 10:03 AM

The headlights are a sealed unit, it looks like they tried to replace just the lens. Take it back.

Srac · 11-16-2018, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nickl630

The headlights are a sealed unit, it looks like they tried to replace just the lens. Take it back.

They told me they can't do anything because this is a new unit right from the factory. Clearly it's a reconditioned unit because it has a lot of crap in it.

damageprone · 11-16-2018, 12:31 PM

Looking at this post and your other post, you're having all kind of bad luck with your car. No wonder you hate the BMW brand. I don't blame you.

Takumi587 · 11-18-2018, 03:48 AM

Hmm debating whether to take mine to dealer to fix... I only notice it with headlights on.

Srac · 11-18-2018, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Takumi587

Hmm debating whether to take mine to dealer to fix... I only notice it with headlights on.

I regret ever stepping foot inside that dealership. The car is in much worse state than before. But if you trust your dealership then definitely do it while in warranty.

Brasko · 11-18-2018, 04:27 PM

I'd raise a complaint with BMW's upper division. I did it with BMW NA and they resolved my paint issue by replacing the entire car.

KevinM · 11-18-2018, 08:44 PM

You guys are looking at your car from the outside when the lights are on?

Srac · 11-19-2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinM

You guys are looking at your car from the outside when the lights are on?

When I get home I use the welcome home feature or whatever it's called to light my garage for 2-3 minutes every night. So yes, I look at them.

shay2nak · 11-20-2018, 03:06 PM

Srac · 11-21-2018, 04:56 AM

Update: I left the car there today again for them to check my complaints. Dude is treating me like an enemy, as if it's my fault everything that's happening. Told me several times they are brand new so it's unlikely BMW will send a replacement. Made blind eyes pretending there was nothing wrong with them. I bet I'm not going to like their final verdict.

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Originally Posted by Brasko

I'd raise a complaint with BMW's upper division. I did it with BMW NA and they resolved my paint issue by replacing the entire car.

They gave you a new M3 because of the paint?

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