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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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Headlight Help!

Had the clear bra applied to nose yesterday by a reputable installer(DD), they removed the headlights to apply the bra, after re-installing the headlights I get a warning light 'check R/L headlights...'. Installer said it would reset itself, didn't. Really don't want to make a trip to the dealer.
Anybody had this happen before? They said to come by and they'll clear the codes.
 
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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Had the clear bra applied to nose yesterday by a reputable installer(DD), they removed the headlights to apply the bra, after re-installing the headlights I get a warning light 'check R/L headlights...'. Installer said it would reset itself, didn't. Really don't want to make a trip to the dealer.
Anybody had this happen before? They said to come by and they'll clear the codes.
I removed the headlamps to install the Hoen hi-beam bulbs and never go any error messages after install. Sorry I don't have real help to offer. I believe the lamps are self-leveling so maybe they do have to turn them on and off a few times to activate that feature and reset.
 
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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maybe a battery disconnect will reset the lights.
 
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Yes, a bit of a pain in the *** for basically a sticker
 
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Any downside to undoing the battery?
 
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Any downside to undoing the battery?
I have heard some peoples TT have exploded doing this





















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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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just worried about losing all my presets
 
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just worried about losing all my presets
I know in my M3 I lost them when my battery died after sitting for a month. not sure about P-car
 
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just worried about losing all my presets
I think the presets are OK - when I disconnected the battery, I think I had to reset/relearn the windows so they know where top is.
 
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 07:49 AM
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How do you do that?
 
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How do you do that?
I think this will help.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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I don't believe in that clear bra stuff......a good detail once per year will be enough..no different than polishing a watch occassionally....
 
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Agree with you Bill, this is the first and last time I'll ever do it!
 
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hah? he took off your headlight in order to put the clear bra? thats weird, coz when i had my clear bra done the guy didnt remove it..
 


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