View Full Version : Did I blow my Xenon Igniter?


325i_Dan
03-31-2006, 11:18 PM
So I was washing my car today, decided to spray off the engine because it was dirty. After the car was completely washed, I went out for a drive and noticed the driver's side xenon bulb wasn't cutting on. The bulb and fixtures themselves are only 5-6 months old. I removed the fuses from the glove box to see if they were blown, and they weren't. I did notice some water that didn't dry off (washed car about 4 hours ago). Could it be that I need to let the water dry? Water did get more on the driver's side than the passengers when I was washing the engine. if not, I'm assuming my igniter is shot :(

:help

Ali
03-31-2006, 11:26 PM
you probably toasted it. Good job

325i_Dan
03-31-2006, 11:42 PM
probably or did? the water wasn't caked on the engine.. just a light spray to get the dirt off.

anyone else with inputs?

///M3Hellrot
04-01-2006, 12:04 AM
Is it still under warranty? Can't you just bring it back to the dealer and play dumb? Say it just stopped working and you don't know why. They won't know you tried to wash your engine bay.

Ali
04-01-2006, 12:21 AM
probably or did? the water wasn't caked on the engine.. just a light spray to get the dirt off.

anyone else with inputs?


How can I tell for sure over the internet???

and also, there is an igniter and a ballast.

325i_Dan
04-01-2006, 12:37 AM
How can I tell for sure over the internet???

and also, there is an igniter and a ballast.

I'll just take it into the dealer next week and see what they have to say. The passenger side works fine even though it had water on it. So I'm kinda at a loss right now. Thanks for your inputs anyways :)