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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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I searched and didn't find much detail. Adaptive headlights definately aren't working, which doesn't really bother me actually. The little green LED flashing at night is the annoying part. Anyone have a simple fix or is this a dealer only type thing that is going to be expensive. Thx for the help.
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Put a piece of black electrical tape over it.
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03
Put a piece of black electrical tape over it.
lol, I've already thought of that....just thought id check for an easy fix first, it doesn't seem to be harming anything, headlights are aimed straight too, just not moving when I turn
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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We have a green flashing light somewhere? where I never notice it.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:19 AM
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It happened once. I unplugged and replugged headlight connections(L and R).
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:58 AM
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If its flashing, their is a adaptive headlights malfunction. Most likely a trip to the dealership. Last time this happend to my car, they replaced the LCM.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by cmoore_
The little green LED flashing at night is the annoying part. Anyone have a simple fix...
Don't use Auto mode. Just switch headlights on using the right two positions.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by NC916
We have a green flashing light somewhere? where I never notice it.
there is a green led light by the headlight switch that illuminates when the headlights are on, it flashes if there is something wrong, atleast that's the case w my 545i


Originally Posted by Rizbel
It happened once. I unplugged and replugged headlight connections(L and R).
the connectors under the hood behind the headlights? This fixed it?

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If its flashing, their is a adaptive headlights malfunction. Most likely a trip to the dealership. Last time this happend to my car, they replaced the LCM.
what is an LCM? Replaced under warranty?

Originally Posted by SilberGrauE60
Don't use Auto mode. Just switch headlights on using the right two positions.
it flashes in both modes
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by cmoore_
the connectors under the hood behind the headlights? This fixed it?
Yes, you need to remove the headlights to access them. It did on my car. Also check fuse #70 in the luggage compartment(trunk). GL.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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My car came with adaptive headlamps. I swapped in some OEM euro clears w/o adaptive headlamp feature and my LCM (green light) started flashing as well, so I would say yes, it most likely is adaptive headlamp malfunction. Fortunately, in my case I know exactly why the light is flashing and it really doesn't bother me. Unless you've changed your headlights out to non-adaptives like I have, there's probably an issue that needs to be researched. Reflash perhaps?
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