Headlightlight Question
01-28-2007, 05:40 AM
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I think I may have a software or electrical issue with my light. I have a 07 530i and I can't get the inner headlights to come on. When I reference inner lights I'm referring to lights 2 and 3, counting right to left, in the front of the car. I've tried all the settings: Automatic, Park, off, etc. And, none of these settings seem to activate those two headlight. Can anyone advise?
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01-28-2007, 06:31 AM
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If you have Bi-Xenon headlamps, those "inner" lights are used only for the "flash to pass" feature (and/or the DRL feature if activated.)
Try pulling back on the turn signal switch and see what happens...
Try pulling back on the turn signal switch and see what happens...
01-29-2007, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='384379' date='Jan 28 2007, 10:31 AM
If you have Bi-Xenon headlamps, those "inner" lights are used only for the "flash to pass" feature (and/or the DRL feature if activated.)
Try pulling back on the turn signal switch and see what happens...
Try pulling back on the turn signal switch and see what happens...
01-29-2007, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.PC' post='384963' date='Jan 29 2007, 02:39 PM
And DRL can only be activated/deactivated by dealer, at least in US (why?).
01-29-2007, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.PC' post='384963' date='Jan 29 2007, 02:39 PM
And DRL can only be activated/deactivated by dealer, at least in US (why?).
I think North American cars share the same software versions and in Canada, DRL use is mandatory.
I'm not 100% sure about this so if someone knows a better explanation, please share it...
01-29-2007, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cednite' post='385148' date='Jan 29 2007, 08:10 PM
I called the dealer today. 1hr labor ($105.00) and then it's done. I'm not sure DRL is worth $105.00.
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01-29-2007, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cednite' post='385148' date='Jan 29 2007, 09:10 PM
I called the dealer today. 1hr labor ($105.00) and then it's done. I'm not sure DRL is worth $105.00.
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Originally Posted by Wiu-Bimmer' post='385204' date='Jan 29 2007, 11:32 PM
Definitely not worth it, they look awful.... Now, if the dealer could activate the angel lights as DRLs, that would be sweet ( I know they are not bright enough, but still sweet)