Automatic headlamp control does not work

E90 · 08-13-2005, 02:32 PM

I have the automatic headlamp system,but it does not work even when the switch is at position 1.I asked BMW Finland about it and they said :The factory has changed the program so that it can´t
be used in a country where the light´s should be on all the time.In my previous BMW´s it has been working.How about your car´s in those countries where the light´s must be on all the time? Anybody have an aswer how to cure this problem?

E90Fleet · 08-13-2005, 02:39 PM

What isnt working ?
Are your lights not turning on or are they not turning off ?

Or do you mean active headlights ( where the headlights turn when you go around a bend ) ?

E90 · 08-13-2005, 02:47 PM

They are not working as indicated in user´s manual.They are on all the time when car is running.They should be off and on in a tunnel or when the ambient light changes.

E90Fleet · 08-13-2005, 02:55 PM

But from your first post it seems your laws say your lights must be on all the time.
Is this correct ?

The sensor only works when the light switch is in the A position

Hornet · 08-13-2005, 03:08 PM

New Audis use DRL's in Finland too. I don't understand why BMW can't.

I was really hoping that E90 xenons would have DRL's also.

Broken1 · 08-13-2005, 04:34 PM

I don't know what you people are going on about.

The light sensor turns your lights on when the ambient light drops below a certain level. If your contry law requires(or their is an ordinance for) daytime lights, then the lights will always be on.

People in other parts of the world have the inner halogens on half strength for DRL's and the Xenon's for night time...

08-13-2005, 02:32 PM	#1
E90 Bemuri 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2013/320i AxDrive Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland H:ki iTrader: (0)	Automatic headlamp control does not work I have the automatic headlamp system,but it does not work even when the switch is at position 1.I asked BMW Finland about it and they said :The factory has changed the program so that it can´t be used in a country where the light´s should be on all the time.In my previous BMW´s it has been working.How about your car´s in those countries where the light´s must be on all the time? Anybody have an aswer how to cure this problem? __________________ Alpine Weiss 320i,(man)sport package,17"Breyton Inspiration wheels,through load system,proff radio,hifi speakers,bi-xenons,auto air-condition,alarm,light package,pdc,rainsensor,cruise control,cup holders,heated seats,headlamp washers,tinted windows rear,Ac-Schnitzer aluminium pedals.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	What isnt working ? Are your lights not turning on or are they not turning off ? Or do you mean active headlights ( where the headlights turn when you go around a bend ) ?
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08-13-2005, 02:47 PM	#3
E90 Bemuri 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2013/320i AxDrive Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland H:ki iTrader: (0)	They are not working as indicated in user´s manual.They are on all the time when car is running.They should be off and on in a tunnel or when the ambient light changes. __________________ Alpine Weiss 320i,(man)sport package,17"Breyton Inspiration wheels,through load system,proff radio,hifi speakers,bi-xenons,auto air-condition,alarm,light package,pdc,rainsensor,cruise control,cup holders,heated seats,headlamp washers,tinted windows rear,Ac-Schnitzer aluminium pedals.
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08-13-2005, 02:55 PM	#4
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	But from your first post it seems your laws say your lights must be on all the time. Is this correct ? The sensor only works when the light switch is in the A position
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Hornet Lieutenant 59 Rep 410 Posts Drives: g20 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	New Audis use DRL's in Finland too. I don't understand why BMW can't. I was really hoping that E90 xenons would have DRL's also.
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08-13-2005, 04:34 PM	#6
Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I don't know what you people are going on about. The light sensor turns your lights on when the ambient light drops below a certain level. If your contry law requires(or their is an ordinance for) daytime lights, then the lights will always be on. People in other parts of the world have the inner halogens on half strength for DRL's and the Xenon's for night time...
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