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03-28-2009, 03:45 PM
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I have a 2005 525i, my low beams are fine, but my high beams seem to come from the same projector....the other light on the headlight(ones closest to emblem on hood) doesn't come on unless i hold the high beam switch forward and it wont stay on unless i hold the switch....and their not very bright, is this normal?
03-28-2009, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by hondacr59' post='829301' date='Mar 28 2009, 06:45 PM
I have a 2005 525i, my low beams are fine, but my high beams seem to come from the same projector....the other light on the headlight(ones closest to emblem on hood) doesn't come on unless i hold the high beam switch forward and it wont stay on unless i hold the switch....and their not very bright, is this normal?
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='829310' date='Mar 28 2009, 05:04 PM
Yes, normal. They work as the flashers and as the daytime running lights. A software update allows the driver to turn on and off the DRL's in the iDrive, but depending on what software you are running, you may or may not be able to do this...
03-28-2009, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='829312' date='Mar 28 2009, 07:08 PM
On my 2005 545i, the DRL's have to be turned on by the dealer, not through the IDrive!
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='829320' date='Mar 28 2009, 08:16 PM
Right, but some have said on 2006's the had the option in the iDrive. Thought some had it was enabled with a software update but I am on my second scotch so the memory may be as sharp as it could be!
03-28-2009, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='829323' date='Mar 28 2009, 07:20 PM
Negative .. my '07 [July 06 build] DRLs can only be activated by dealer.
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03-28-2009, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='829320' date='Mar 28 2009, 08:16 PM
but I am on my second scotch so the memory may be as sharp as it could be!
In a few minutes, I am going to crack open a new bottle of Laphroaig 15yr that I just picked up today. It is a new one for my collection. I like the Laphroaig 10yr that I have had for a while, never had the 15yr before.
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='829310' date='Mar 28 2009, 08:04 PM
Yes, normal. They work as the flashers and as the daytime running lights. A software update allows the driver to turn on and off the DRL's in the iDrive, but depending on what software you are running, you may or may not be able to do this...
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Originally Posted by Turboe' post='829337' date='Mar 28 2009, 07:41 PM
So am I reading this right, if you dont have DRL, those extra set of lights basically serve no purpose unless you flash your lights at someone? (which I have never done so far with this car) Is it just me or does that seem like a little overkill for lights just for that purpose.
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Originally Posted by Turboe' post='829333' date='Mar 28 2009, 07:37 PM
What are you having?
In a few minutes, I am going to crack open a new bottle of Laphroaig 15yr that I just picked up today. It is a new one for my collection. I like the Laphroaig 10yr that I have had for a while, never had the 15yr before.
In a few minutes, I am going to crack open a new bottle of Laphroaig 15yr that I just picked up today. It is a new one for my collection. I like the Laphroaig 10yr that I have had for a while, never had the 15yr before.
Staying low budget tonight with a little Glenlivet...