Leaving L or R parking lights on?
12-11-2008, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by rogerj' post='742672' date='Dec 11 2008, 04:16 AM
DD 545i, have you been aware of this "trick" for the last 23 years?
12-11-2008, 05:56 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i /w Sport pkg - SMG - Nav - Premium pkg - PDC - Ready to begin my modding! =)
Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='742947' date='Dec 11 2008, 06:52 AM
I've known about this since my first Bimmer in '97, but I have never been able to figure out why I need it. I mean, Ok, so I'm parallel parked adjacent to the sidewalk and there are cars in front and back of me. Why do I want to stand out with my "parking lights" on, and how long can I have them on before I need to call AAA for a jump?
12-12-2008, 12:30 PM
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Bteljuice, I did as you described and it worked as you said. Thanks for the instructions. UUronL, thanks for the details. Any idea on a safe timeframe? Will you do a time trial and post your results? 
I occassionally park on South Beach which has limited parking and often requires precarious parking on the street. I would love to use this option... but not if I come back to a dead car 
I occassionally park on South Beach which has limited parking and often requires precarious parking on the street. I would love to use this option... but not if I come back to a dead car No biggy my friend, its always nice to learn new tricks and share them.
EnjoyAnd as the others have said, do not leave them overnight
, just for a few hours 2-3h. As for me, i left them for 2h came back, AND MY CAR STARTED HAHAHA 
12-12-2008, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='742947' date='Dec 11 2008, 08:52 AM
I've known about this since my first Bimmer in '97, but I have never been able to figure out why I need it. I mean, Ok, so I'm parallel parked adjacent to the sidewalk and there are cars in front and back of me.
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