Bi-Xenons - Always on.
12-05-2006, 06:01 AM
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If I rememer correctly (too busy to confirm right now) the daylight sensor is near the rain sensor behind the windshield where the rear-view mirror attaches and the sunlight position sensor is that little thingy that sticks up from the center speaker grille in the dashboard...
12-05-2006, 07:34 AM
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My Ride: E60 520d with BMW Night Vision, Adaptive Bi-Xenon, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pro Logic 7, Pro Nav with DVD changer and TV, Aux in for Ipod, Hella White Taillamps, Red Angel eyes, HUD, BMW Individual Backseat DVD with infrared headsets, Alp White 3, Comfort Seats with ventilation electric memory, sunroof, PDC, Alpine remap, M-Sport, Dynamic Drive, Steptronic ..... (ALL OPTIONS) (Why not get all options then buying a bigger engine?)
Mine are not too sensitive and I even have some problems because sometimes they don't turn on when it is raining. Also in my I drive I have the ''Daylight running Lights'' option
12-05-2006, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by E60Sim' post='363776' date='Dec 5 2006, 06:08 AM
If I select "A" in our car, the xenons and the instrument lights are ON all the time as DRL :thumbsdown:
They tend to turn on more easily in winter though because (someone said) the sun is low. Not a good design. :thumbsdown:
12-05-2006, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JFiRB' post='363962' date='Dec 5 2006, 09:35 PM
This doesn't sound right. Mine only turn on when it is dark outside.
They tend to turn on more easily in winter though because (someone said) the sun is low. Not a good design. :thumbsdown:
They tend to turn on more easily in winter though because (someone said) the sun is low. Not a good design. :thumbsdown:
Throw some Gaffa Tape over the sunlight position sensor.
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12-06-2006, 02:42 AM
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My Ride: E60 2005 535d Sport, Carbon Black, 19" M-light Double Spoke 172 8J Alloys, Media Package, Bi-Xenons, Heated seats, Black Dakota leather, Sun protection glass.
Either way - do you not all agree, the Xenons look great!?
Again, thanks for all your help.
regards
G
Again, thanks for all your help.
regards
G
12-06-2006, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='363822' date='Dec 5 2006, 02:11 PM
[snip]One thing that's important to understand is that unlike older cars that use only a daylight sensor to determine when to activate the lights, the lights on the E60 are controlled by both a daylight sensor as well as a sunlight position sensor. [snip]
Don't use the automatic much - prefer to turn on the lights manually as required - but it's interesting to know.
12-06-2006, 05:27 AM
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Wow, I just read Rudy's explanation. That is great info! Indeed, I never expect our beautiful xenons are this advanced. I almost want to put a big sign on the front bumper saying "my car has sunlight position sensor". 
12-06-2006, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by JFiRB' post='364168' date='Dec 6 2006, 09:27 AM
Wow, I just read Rudy's explanation. That is great info! Indeed, I never expect our beautiful xenons are this advanced. I almost want to put a big sign on the front bumper saying "my car has sunlight position sensor".