Headlight adjustment
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A sensor is attached to the rear axle. This sensor informs the headlights about how much weight is loaded to the rear axle - and as a consequence, the headlights are adjusted accordingly in order to avoid insecure dazzling of on-coming traffic.
I believe this is mandatory with xenons as they normally are more powerful than regular halogen lamps.
And.. the auto-adjustment is working continuously while the lights are on. However, on the E46 I believe there is a 20 second lag, which is considerably reduced on the 5er.
-paasan
I believe this is mandatory with xenons as they normally are more powerful than regular halogen lamps.
And.. the auto-adjustment is working continuously while the lights are on. However, on the E46 I believe there is a 20 second lag, which is considerably reduced on the 5er.
-paasan
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Originally Posted by paasan' date='Jun 18 2004, 04:08 PM
I believe this is mandatory with xenons as they normally are more powerful than regular halogen lamps.
but what I didn't knew is, that the e60 is also doing this startup procedure without having xenons. I thought it's just when you have them. However... I have xenons
Just a guess.
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oh guys, since we are talking about headlight, i know it's off topic but i want to ask anyway. i have posted another question (under "fog lights") here but no response yet. i'm so anxious to change the light bulbs but no luck so far. could you guys please go there and check out my question and see if anyone can help me out? i really appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by NickP' date='Jun 18 2004, 09:24 PM
You mean the ride height/weight adjustment (dip adjustment) [common on Europe cars?]
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There is a wheel similar in the light control group to the left of the steering wheel that dims the dash display. That whole group is hard for me to see from the driving position and the knobs are not designed that well for touch control. Once you locate certain functions by touch, it gets easier.
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As i said in my last post i do not have a wheel next to the dimmer for the dash lights.Have just been out to the car and discovered that it has automatic headlight adjustment, I thought that you only got this when you have xenons ?
As i said in my last post i do not have a wheel next to the dimmer for the dash lights.Have just been out to the car and discovered that it has automatic headlight adjustment, I thought that you only got this when you have xenons ?
