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Re: headlights on all day
| Fred W | 28 Sep 2006 14:04 |
> I don't get how BMW can be stupid enough to use the high beams as DRLs. > Turn signals, fog lights or low beams at a reduced voltage would have > been much better... Actually, no. The high beams at reduced intensity are the best option for two reasons.
One: They are more apt to get the attention of other drivers as they are fairly bright, even at reduced intensity. Two: If you burn one of them out (due to them being constantly on) you will not lose any of the more important light functions: signalling turns, or low beams. Don't forget, not all cars come equiped with fog lights. Having fog lights where I live is completely unnecesary as we seldom get real fog.
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| Ulf | 25 Sep 2006 17:51 |
>> i have a 325is 95 and the high beams on on as soon as i turn on my car >> .. they are quite a bit dimmer then if i turn on my lights .. i know [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > This link should help you locate the module to remove. > http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_daytime_running_lights.html I don't get how BMW can be stupid enough to use the high beams as DRLs. Turn signals, fog lights or low beams at a reduced voltage would have been much better...
Ulf
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| Fred W | 25 Sep 2006 15:00 |
> i have a 325is 95 and the high beams on on as soon as i turn on my car > .. they are quite a bit dimmer then if i turn on my lights .. i know > there suposed to be like that but i want to know how make them not come > on untill i want them to. That is called "Daytime Running Lights" or DRLs for short.
This link should help you locate the module to remove. http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_daytime_running_lights.html
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| Kriznaft | 25 Sep 2006 01:03 |
i have a 325is 95 and the high beams on on as soon as i turn on my car .. they are quite a bit dimmer then if i turn on my lights .. i know there suposed to be like that but i want to know how make them not come on untill i want them to.
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