BMW Headlights

RCUK · 02-08-2009, 05:57 PM

This is probably a really dumb question .. but anyway!

On my car i can only get the 2 outer lights to work and cant find any way to get the 2 inner lights to work!

When i put the sidelights on the angel eyes come on all 4 lights, but when i turn the lights on be in dipped or full beam only the outer lights work.

Is this normal?? I cant believe that the 2 inner lights are for decoration only.

I want to call the dealer tomorrow - but dont wanna come across as mental when i speak to him!

MEGA · 02-08-2009, 06:00 PM

lol! Go to the dealer buddy..

SLCGoonski · 02-08-2009, 06:03 PM

Think the inner lights are your DRLs... Think they also light up when you 'flash to pass' or pull back on the turn signal stalk.

RCUK · 02-08-2009, 06:05 PM

Thats the thing .. i thought they might be for the 'flash' thing .. but mine do sod all!

Hmm.. time to pop to the dealer ... dont think the lights are pointing in the right place on the car as it seems to light up the pavement more then the road ahead!

MEGA · 02-08-2009, 06:07 PM

Err, you can adjust that though you know

RCUK · 02-08-2009, 06:09 PM

Me + screwdriver = blinded oncoming traffic!!

MEGA · 02-08-2009, 06:15 PM

Hahaha

But no, I meant, Just being a sod really, theres 3 levels via a roller switch by the light switch that change the vertical alignment. Is that all the way down? Sure you've checked it.. but just incase

(Atleast there is on mine)

Carrera RSR · 02-08-2009, 06:16 PM

Not sure if your coupe is the same as my E91 with xenons? When I flash the mains when no other lights are on the inner two light up. You cannot 'flash' the xenons as this would cause long term damage and shorten the life of the bulbs. If I have xenons on and flash or switch to mains the outer two light up as the xenons angle upwards for greater illumination.

Carrera RSR · 02-08-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

Hahaha

But no, I meant, Just being a sod really, theres 3 levels via a roller switch by the light switch that change the vertical alignment. Is that all the way down? Sure you've checked it.. but just incase

(Atleast there is on mine)

No manual adjustment with xenons. Done with sensors on the front and rear track arms

RCUK · 02-08-2009, 06:20 PM

Aha Carrerasr ... i think you might have sussed the whole 'do my lights work' thing!

Still think i need to visit my dealer to have the lights glanced at as there is no manual adjustment as you said.

Cheers gents!

AlanQS · 02-08-2009, 07:36 PM

There aren't any headlights in the inner units, just the light for the rings. The outer lights are bi-xenon. An electric plate or something switches between dipped and main beam.

Bit of a swizz really..

Dave_3 · 02-08-2009, 08:32 PM

When your main lights are on, the inner lights also light up when you turn the wheel a lot, throwing a little light to the side of the car. Very helpful for making 90 degree turns onto ramps in pitch dark car parks.

D.

IRL-MN · 02-08-2009, 09:30 PM

I believe on all E92s and the LCI E90s the inner lights are cornering lights. The light on the relevant side will light up when you have your turn signal on below a certain speed or turn the steering wheel a certain amount. They both light up when you go into reverse too. As you are in the UK, this feature is probably an option so if you don't have it fitted, the inner lights may just do nothing!

The bi-xenon setup has low and high beams in the same unit, including the flashers. However, the pre-LCI E90s had halogen bulbs in the inner lights for flashers and in the US and Canada these also functioned as daytime running lights.

Hope this helps

CV335 · 02-08-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

I believe on all E92s and the LCI E90s the inner lights are cornering lights.

+1. However, I don't believe they turn on just by putting the turn signal. They turn on when you are driving AND doing a turn. If you are standing still and move your steering wheel they won't turn on.

xenon · 02-09-2009, 02:59 AM

In summary, unless you have adaptive lights, the inner lights on the e92 and e93 are for the DRL only. The centres of these lights do not light up. Flashing is actually done by flashing the D1S xenon bulb. This is different on the e90 and e91 with xenons as the inner lamp has an H7 halogen bulb but no H8 DRL.

RCUK · 02-09-2009, 08:10 AM

I feel cheated now!!

1 headlight conversion coming right up!

booforty · 02-09-2009, 10:19 AM

My inner lights work for the adaptive headlights when turning corners

xenon · 02-09-2009, 10:23 AM

...which is why I said unless you have adaptive lights.....

booforty · 02-09-2009, 11:10 AM

Which is why I confirmed that they do indeed work on my adaptive headlights

willhollin · 02-09-2009, 11:16 AM

I agree with the above.

xenon · 02-09-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by booforty

Which is why I confirmed that they do indeed work on my adaptive headlights

Oh, I getcha.

booforty · 02-09-2009, 11:58 AM

I agree with Xenon above, and Willhollin confirming that he agrees with xenon's agreement that he agrees with me. Overall, I think generally, we are in agreement (I think)

02-08-2009, 05:57 PM	#1
RCUK Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 911 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent iTrader: (4)	BMW Headlights - Do they all work?? This is probably a really dumb question .. but anyway! On my car i can only get the 2 outer lights to work and cant find any way to get the 2 inner lights to work! When i put the sidelights on the angel eyes come on all 4 lights, but when i turn the lights on be in dipped or full beam only the outer lights work. Is this normal?? I cant believe that the 2 inner lights are for decoration only. I want to call the dealer tomorrow - but dont wanna come across as mental when i speak to him! __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring
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RCUK Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 911 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent iTrader: (4)	Thats the thing .. i thought they might be for the 'flash' thing .. but mine do sod all! Hmm.. time to pop to the dealer ... dont think the lights are pointing in the right place on the car as it seems to light up the pavement more then the road ahead! __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring
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MEGA Dieseasal 209 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Hahaha But no, I meant, Just being a sod really, theres 3 levels via a roller switch by the light switch that change the vertical alignment. Is that all the way down? Sure you've checked it.. but just incase (Atleast there is on mine) __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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Carrera RSR Colonel 75 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (1)	Not sure if your coupe is the same as my E91 with xenons? When I flash the mains when no other lights are on the inner two light up. You cannot 'flash' the xenons as this would cause long term damage and shorten the life of the bulbs. If I have xenons on and flash or switch to mains the outer two light up as the xenons angle upwards for greater illumination.
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RCUK Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 911 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent iTrader: (4)	Aha Carrerasr ... i think you might have sussed the whole 'do my lights work' thing! Still think i need to visit my dealer to have the lights glanced at as there is no manual adjustment as you said. Cheers gents! __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring
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AlanQS Colonel 248 Rep 2,815 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	There aren't any headlights in the inner units, just the light for the rings. The outer lights are bi-xenon. An electric plate or something switches between dipped and main beam. Bit of a swizz really..
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IRL-MN Major 46 Rep 1,151 Posts Drives: F82 \| E30 \| E28 \| E24 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA iTrader: (0)	I believe on all E92s and the LCI E90s the inner lights are cornering lights. The light on the relevant side will light up when you have your turn signal on below a certain speed or turn the steering wheel a certain amount. They both light up when you go into reverse too. As you are in the UK, this feature is probably an option so if you don't have it fitted, the inner lights may just do nothing! The bi-xenon setup has low and high beams in the same unit, including the flashers. However, the pre-LCI E90s had halogen bulbs in the inner lights for flashers and in the US and Canada these also functioned as daytime running lights. Hope this helps
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xenon Major General 1471 Rep 8,200 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	In summary, unless you have adaptive lights, the inner lights on the e92 and e93 are for the DRL only. The centres of these lights do not light up. Flashing is actually done by flashing the D1S xenon bulb. This is different on the e90 and e91 with xenons as the inner lamp has an H7 halogen bulb but no H8 DRL. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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booforty Major General 360 Rep 8,809 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	My inner lights work for the adaptive headlights when turning corners
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xenon Major General 1471 Rep 8,200 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	...which is why I said unless you have adaptive lights..... __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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booforty Major General 360 Rep 8,809 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Which is why I confirmed that they do indeed work on my adaptive headlights
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willhollin Major General 272 Rep 9,914 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	I agree with the above. __________________
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booforty Major General 360 Rep 8,809 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	I agree with Xenon above, and Willhollin confirming that he agrees with xenon's agreement that he agrees with me. Overall, I think generally, we are in agreement (I think)
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