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08-13-2016, 02:09 PM | #1 |
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Adaptive Headlight test?
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Is there a way to test that the adaptive headlights are working properly? Recently had my lights replaced after one got smashed and after a month with my other vehicle that dips the adaptive lights on start, I'm finding the Z4 doesn't. Maybe it is my faulty memory. Maybe they never did. Do yours? I've tried turning the wheel with the headlights shining on my garage door and don't seem to see movement. Hrrrm... As well, and I get that this is probably a dumb question, but the inner headlight (not the rings) never seems to light. Are they dummys? It was another thing I had never noticed before. Anyhow.... Would appreciate hearing your experience. I'm probably just being neurotic. cheers! |
08-18-2016, 10:01 AM | #2 |
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If you turned the steering wheel and you saw no change, then something is wrong.
A good test would be: slow speed (10mph), straight line, and swinging the steering wheel slightly , it reacts pretty fast Good luck |
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08-18-2016, 11:59 AM | #3 |
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Pretty sure that's normal. Mine don't light up anyway. They're high beam bulbs, but with the standard HIDs they just move the shutter on those to get you the high beam effect and strangely enough the HIDs are used even for flash-to-pass. I think the only time you'd see them on is if you have them set to come on as DRLs. My best guess is that in other countries HID was optional and the inner high beams would actually be used for those functions.
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08-18-2016, 12:51 PM | #4 |
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When you turn on the car the lights should move up and down before they settle. They should also turn with the steering. You may need a trip to the dealer. I had an issue once where I hit a bump pretty hard and I needed the lights to be recalibrated. Its been fine ever since.
In regards to the 2 middle lights, Maybe Tangent is right, but I've never seen them on.
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When you turn on a VW Passat CC, the lights not only move up and down but also left and right, which provide a visual check that the adaptive headlight is working OK. An idea that BMW could use or perhaps it does already it on other models ? |
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08-21-2016, 06:40 PM | #7 |
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What are they supposed to do?
My USA E89 2009 335ii headlights follow the steering. It is very useful on twisty mountain roads. However they don't move up and down at all or try to stay level. Should they?
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Don't you observe the up and down movement of the beams when you turn on your car ? |
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08-29-2016, 10:46 AM | #9 |
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oh yea
Can't believe I missed it. The lights do level when I start the car. So looks like I need to get them raised so I can see the pot holes with low beam.
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