LUX H8...flashing after start up???

howiedds · 10-27-2009, 11:23 PM

Installed my LUX H8 several weeks ago...so i have my DRLs selected as off in Idrive... and when i start my car the halos start flickering (lights set to auto)..but i dont get any error message...anyone else get this?

longtran · 10-27-2009, 11:40 PM

it is normal.

E90 Skye · 10-28-2009, 12:35 AM

yepp my lux 4.0 does it too

mds82 · 10-28-2009, 09:26 AM

Ya it is normal - many people have been mentioning this. It has to do with the car's electrical system and how it checks the external bulbs for faults. Halogen bulbs take too long to turn on, which LED's are instant on/off. that is why they appear to flash on startup

Alan l. · 10-28-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by howiedds

Installed my LUX H8 several weeks ago...so i have my DRLs selected as off in Idrive... and when i start my car the halos start flickering (lights set to auto)..but i dont get any error message...anyone else get this?

Did you try leaving your DRL setting to on? I have the same car and the Lux H8 and never noticed any flickering.

Alan

E92-Lighting · 10-28-2009, 02:09 PM

normal.... the leds are doing a self-test

howiedds · 10-28-2009, 11:33 PM

well i wanted to save on the bulb usage, and when i turned the DRLs off i noticed it flashing...as longs as its normal...just wanted to make sure..Thanks

absix · 10-29-2009, 03:53 AM

Hmm, I haven't seen mine flashing.

dave909n · 10-29-2009, 09:40 AM

I used a resistor and capacitor in parallel (did the calculations, as I'm an electrical engineer) and my LUX don't flicker anymore when I have my headlights turned to the Off position. Before, they would flicker like crazy and it bothered me a lot. Now they actually fade on & off a little bit when I use them.

Balzz · 10-29-2009, 09:55 AM

I can't see the flicker with the naked eye, but when I tried to capture video of them after the install, it's clear in the video.

Scottycs · 10-29-2009, 11:26 AM

Can you tell us ehat you used exactly?

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Originally Posted by dave909n

I used a resistor and capacitor in parallel (did the calculations, as I'm an electrical engineer) and my LUX don't flicker anymore when I have my headlights turned to the Off position. Before, they would flicker like crazy and it bothered me a lot. Now they actually fade on & off a little bit when I use them.

mds82 · 10-29-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dave909n

I used a resistor and capacitor in parallel (did the calculations, as I'm an electrical engineer) and my LUX don't flicker anymore when I have my headlights turned to the Off position. Before, they would flicker like crazy and it bothered me a lot. Now they actually fade on & off a little bit when I use them.

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Originally Posted by Scottycs

Can you tell us ehat you used exactly?

I would Highly recomend NOT doing this. the power supplies are highly regulated and tampering them will not only void your warranty on them, but it could also cause warning messages from the car.

bimmertt · 12-29-2009, 12:33 AM

I noticed this as well with the new LUX H8s...does this affect lifespan at all? Should I just turn on DRLs so this does not happen?

k8dgr8 · 12-29-2009, 12:59 AM

having this issue too.. they say its normal but its driving me crazy!! makes my car look cheap wit all that crazy flickering.. is there anyway to fix this??? engineers?? ;-p

c_jeong89 · 12-29-2009, 01:54 AM

mine only do that if i have my lights turn off i.e. in the 0 position or w.e its called. When i have them on any other position they do not flicker.

mds82 · 12-29-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by k8dgr8

having this issue too.. they say its normal but its driving me crazy!! makes my car look cheap wit all that crazy flickering.. is there anyway to fix this??? engineers?? ;-p

Its normal. its the car testing out the exterior lighting system for bad bulbs or malfunctions.

TT3 iN NyC · 12-29-2009, 11:32 AM

I have the LUX H8 and I think the flickering is pretty cool. It's perfectly normal. Don't worry, your LUX H8's and your car will be fine!

lorinzo · 04-05-2012, 12:28 PM

I have a 2011, just got and installed Lux H8 and noticed flashing upon start up.

I purchased from Bimmian and contacted them about this and was told it was normal.

howiedds · 04-27-2012, 04:40 PM

if you dont have the halos on they will flash, if they are on as DRL, you will never see the flashing

AndyR83 · 04-27-2012, 05:55 PM

This is normal bulb test. It can be coded out if you so desire.

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howiedds D.D.S. 32 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 12 AW E70 X5d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (5)	well i wanted to save on the bulb usage, and when i turned the DRLs off i noticed it flashing...as longs as its normal...just wanted to make sure..Thanks
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dave909n Enlisted Member 3 Rep 41 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	I used a resistor and capacitor in parallel (did the calculations, as I'm an electrical engineer) and my LUX don't flicker anymore when I have my headlights turned to the Off position. Before, they would flicker like crazy and it bothered me a lot. Now they actually fade on & off a little bit when I use them.
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bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,815 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	I noticed this as well with the new LUX H8s...does this affect lifespan at all? Should I just turn on DRLs so this does not happen?
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c_jeong89 Banned 93 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: E90 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irvine/Bay Area iTrader: (16)	mine only do that if i have my lights turn off i.e. in the 0 position or w.e its called. When i have them on any other position they do not flicker.
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TT3 iN NyC Colonel 251 Rep 2,567 Posts Drives: F80 M3CS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (9)	I have the LUX H8 and I think the flickering is pretty cool. It's perfectly normal. Don't worry, your LUX H8's and your car will be fine! __________________ 07 e92 335i - Retired 18 F80 M3CS - Retired 21 G20 330i M-Sport - Current
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