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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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When I pull up against a wall with the headlights on, the lights only turn when i turn the steering wheel to the right. They seem to not go anywhere when i turn it left.

They do go back into the original straight position when I turn the wheel back from the right.

Has anyone seen this? Is it supposed to do that?
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by goyk' date='Apr 1 2005, 05:39 PM
When I pull up against a wall with the headlights on, the lights only turn when i turn the steering wheel to the right. They seem to not go anywhere when i turn it left.?

They do go back into the original straight position when I turn the wheel back from the right.

Has anyone seen this? Is it supposed to do that?
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In the manual it states that when the car is stationary, the lights automatically turn to the right to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. Drive down an empty road and swerve back and forth and you will clearly see them moving both ways.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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Ohhh makes perfect sense! Those guys at BMW are so smart.
I guess i have to read the manual.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by goyk' date='Apr 1 2005, 07:43 PM
I guess i have to read the manual.
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Or read the FAQ of this board:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=2130
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by goyk' date='Apr 1 2005, 07:39 PM
When I pull up against a wall with the headlights on, the lights only turn when i turn the steering wheel to the right. They seem to not go anywhere when i turn it left.?

They do go back into the original straight position when I turn the wheel back from the right.

Has anyone seen this? Is it supposed to do that?
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Just got the adaptive lights, not noticed any problem. I turned the wheel both ways with the car stationary, facing a wall and they just followed the steering.
By the way they're great round unlit country bends - great fun
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