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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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How can i know if a 545i 2004 have active steering, adaptive headlight etc?
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MR.Slim' post='719666' date='Nov 12 2008, 09:29 PM
How can i know if a 545i 2004 have active steering, adaptive headlight etc?
I have the VIN....
Help!
Thanks.
Mr.Slim.

With the adaptive headlights, you can easily tell when you're parked (and with your headlights on) and as your steering left and right, you'll notice the headlights' reflection on the wall or the road -- follow as you turn.

If I remember correctly, the active steering was part of the 2004 545i sports package. Do you know if you have the sports package (shadow line trime, style 124 wheels etc.)?
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MR.Slim' post='719666' date='Nov 12 2008, 09:29 PM
How can i know if a 545i 2004 have active steering, adaptive headlight etc?
I have the VIN....
Help!
Thanks.
did you drive the car? with headlights in auto position turn steering wheel and you should see lights move in the same direction as you turn your steering wheel. as for active steering, I would try this: http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/explore...e_steering.html
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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, will the dealer be able to give you the spec of the car or a complete list of what's included in the car upon purchased?
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Its a VW Dealer.
No its not a sport package, still possible she have the famous Active Roll Stabilization?
Do all the e60 have active steering?
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by mjez' post='719691' date='Nov 12 2008, 10:46 PM
did you drive the car? with headlights in auto position turn steering wheel and you should see lights move in the same direction as you turn your steering wheel. as for active steering, I would try this: http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/explore...e_steering.html
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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not everyone has active steering, you will know if you have active steering if you notice that your steering ratios change.

Adaptive headlights put your car in drive and turn the steering wheel and notice if your headlights turn with the steering or not, if they do then you have adaptive headlights.
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