MY Xenon's do not mover "side to side" ...
12-28-2004, 04:01 PM
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MY Xenon's do not move "side to side" anymore when I first turn them on! 
The Xenon's works great, light wise, but I wonder if this so many degree movement function in a curve even works any longer? :'(
Has anyone else here have the problem?
If so, how did you correct it?
Presley 348
The Xenon's works great, light wise, but I wonder if this so many degree movement function in a curve even works any longer? :'(
Has anyone else here have the problem?
If so, how did you correct it?
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12-28-2004, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Dec 28 2004, 09:09 PM
They only move to the right when parked.
They only move when the switch is on auto.
They only move when the switch is on auto.
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Thanks Iceman for your response, but mine worked whenever I turn them on from the off position, (I have never used the AUTO)
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12-28-2004, 04:42 PM
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My lights do not move when in the On position. Only when in the AUTO.
12-28-2004, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' date='Dec 28 2004, 09:42 PM
My lights do not move when in the On position.? Only when in the AUTO.
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Hi subterFUSE:
I just went and tried them again,,and the auto switch did show me they are tying to move side to side, and when I turn the switch to the auto position to the left, the barely did move.and when I tried just turning them on like I always had done before, they still did not move...I see for sure they have a problem, and I suppose its off to my BMW dealer$$$, first to try to get me a loaner, and then get them fixed at BMW USA's expense!
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12-28-2004, 05:58 PM
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Presley, I'm still not convinced you have a problem.
Go out on a back road at night and drive the car. While doing this, alternate the lights from the auto position (one click counter clockwise) to the manual postition (two clicks clockwise). You should see a great difference when you move the wheel.
It sounds to me like things are working as designed...
Go out on a back road at night and drive the car. While doing this, alternate the lights from the auto position (one click counter clockwise) to the manual postition (two clicks clockwise). You should see a great difference when you move the wheel.
It sounds to me like things are working as designed...
12-28-2004, 06:33 PM
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Drive and try swerving left to right with the steering wheel.... watch the headlights move on the road in front of you. You'll see they do move.... at least, in the Auto setting. Mine don't move when in the manual setting.
12-28-2004, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' date='Dec 28 2004, 11:33 PM
Drive and try swerving left to right with the steering wheel....? watch the headlights move on the road in front of you.? You'll see they do move....? at least, in the Auto setting.? Mine don't move when in the manual setting.
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Hi SubterFUSE:
Good idea, and I will give it a try!
Thanks,
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**edited per Rudy's comments**
Test by stopping in your garage (or somewhere similar) facing a wall with your lights on but in the non-auto position. Then crank your wheel all the way to the right and once at full lock switch to the auto-light position. If working you will see your light-pattern on the wall sweep to the right (your lights are moving and catching up to the position of the wheel).
This is how I show-off this feature on my car if someone is asking and is probably easier than trying to ascertain if they (the lights) are moving while you're underway. Just my 2-cents...
Test by stopping in your garage (or somewhere similar) facing a wall with your lights on but in the non-auto position. Then crank your wheel all the way to the right and once at full lock switch to the auto-light position. If working you will see your light-pattern on the wall sweep to the right (your lights are moving and catching up to the position of the wheel).
This is how I show-off this feature on my car if someone is asking and is probably easier than trying to ascertain if they (the lights) are moving while you're underway. Just my 2-cents...
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Originally Posted by ch7656' date='Dec 28 2004, 11:30 PM
Test by stopping in your garage (or somewhere similar) facing a wall with your lights on but in the non-auto position. Then crank your wheel all the way in one direction and once at full lock switch to the auto-light position. If working you will see your light-pattern on the wall sweep to the direction that the wheel is turned (your lights are moving and catching up to the position of the wheel). Move the wheel to full-lock in the opposite direction and observe what happens.
This is how I show-off this feature on my car if someone is asking and is probably easier than trying to ascertain if they (the lights) are moving while you're underway. Just my 2-cents...
This is how I show-off this feature on my car if someone is asking and is probably easier than trying to ascertain if they (the lights) are moving while you're underway. Just my 2-cents...
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If you go for a night drive and find some secondary roads where you can go about 30mph and move the wheel back and forth, you'll clearly see the lights move. I think that's Presley's best bet to determine if he has a problem...