New 335 owner has questions about headlights

umlaut335 · 10-13-2010, 12:16 AM

Sorry, but a quick question on the headlights on my new '10 335. When it's in the far left position (position 3 in the manual), the headlamps turn with the movement of the steering wheel. I have a glass garage door and just noticed that they turn to the right when I turn the wheel to the right but when I turn it to the left they only move back to the center position. Obviously the controls work because they center themselves with the turning of the wheel. They don't, however, seem to turn the same degree to the left. Is that normal? I had to take the car in to have a headlamp system replaced (due to moisture in the assembly) and when the work was done I watched the mechanic check the movement of the lights so I assume they're working as they're supposed to. Someone please assure me! Thanks much - Jim in AK.

VTECaddict · 10-13-2010, 12:54 AM

they only move left when the car is in motion...like at least 20mph or so.

umlaut335 · 10-13-2010, 11:24 AM

Thanks VTE. Makes sense.

EmjayDavis · 10-13-2010, 11:26 AM

yup they only move when the cars moving

dcorn · 10-13-2010, 01:01 PM

You have a glass garage door?? What's that look like?

ABerry · 10-13-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dcorn

You have a glass garage door?? What's that look like?

x2 screw the lights problem.. I want to see this garage door

oh and my car can be stopped and the lights will move when i turn the wheel

atlharry · 10-13-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by umlaut335

Sorry, but a quick question on the headlights on my new '10 335. When it's in the far left position (position 3 in the manual), the headlamps turn with the movement of the steering wheel. I have a glass garage door and just noticed that they turn to the right when I turn the wheel to the right but when I turn it to the left they only move back to the center position. Obviously the controls work because they center themselves with the turning of the wheel. They don't, however, seem to turn the same degree to the left. Is that normal? I had to take the car in to have a headlamp system replaced (due to moisture in the assembly) and when the work was done I watched the mechanic check the movement of the lights so I assume they're working as they're supposed to. Someone please assure me! Thanks much - Jim in AK.

Do you have '10 335? or '11? It says '11 under your avatar. Just asking because I'd love to see a pic of an LCI with msport.

10-13-2010, 12:16 AM	#1
umlaut335 Alaskan Umlaut 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: '11 335i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK iTrader: (0)	New 335 owner has questions about headlights Sorry, but a quick question on the headlights on my new '10 335. When it's in the far left position (position 3 in the manual), the headlamps turn with the movement of the steering wheel. I have a glass garage door and just noticed that they turn to the right when I turn the wheel to the right but when I turn it to the left they only move back to the center position. Obviously the controls work because they center themselves with the turning of the wheel. They don't, however, seem to turn the same degree to the left. Is that normal? I had to take the car in to have a headlamp system replaced (due to moisture in the assembly) and when the work was done I watched the mechanic check the movement of the lights so I assume they're working as they're supposed to. Someone please assure me! Thanks much - Jim in AK.
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 487 Rep 6,066 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	they only move left when the car is in motion...like at least 20mph or so. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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10-13-2010, 11:24 AM	#3
umlaut335 Alaskan Umlaut 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: '11 335i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK iTrader: (0)	Thanks VTE. Makes sense.
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EmjayDavis Captain 56 Rep 717 Posts Drives: Batmobile Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	yup they only move when the cars moving
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dcorn Captain 86 Rep 951 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	You have a glass garage door?? What's that look like?
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