automatic headlights ON too early

328fan · 01-18-2008, 07:48 AM

when the headlights are in automatic mode, do you think sometimes the headlights are on even when it is very bright, say like even when there is sunlight? Is there anyway to adjust the settings so that the headlights won't be on too early?

Grumpa72 · 01-18-2008, 07:53 AM

If your headlights are on, in the auto mode, when it is bright outside, you have a sensing problem. My 07's lights don't come on until dusk has definetly set it. Of course, you can always control it the old fashioned way! That way, you never guess when they are on or off.

Gary

LEDZEP · 01-18-2008, 08:12 AM

Holy cow dude, you are sure asking a lot of questions!

Mine come on frequently when it is still fairly light out. I am often wearing sunglasses and the headlights are on. Mostly when the sun is setting. You used to be able to adjust the sensitivity but not anymore. I don't really worry about it.

omg516 · 01-18-2008, 08:29 AM

I like them to be on as much as possible just for extra visibility the xenon's have. I'd much rather people notice I'm around than slam into me. Now if they keep switching on and off, thats annoying.

Design1314 · 01-18-2008, 09:09 AM

I agree they come on too early...but whatever, they look good with the fog light too

35past3 · 01-18-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 328fan

when the headlights are in automatic mode, do you think sometimes the headlights are on even when it is very bright, say like even when there is sunlight? Is there anyway to adjust the settings so that the headlights won't be on too early?

If you have i-drive you can adjust the sensitivity.

slcsteve · 01-18-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 35past3

If you have i-drive you can adjust the sensitivity.

Yep!

Design1314 · 01-18-2008, 09:56 AM

ooops didn't know that... Will try it later today

NegativeIons · 01-18-2008, 09:58 AM

I believe that was removed 3/07+ builds...mine doesn't have it.

Design1314 · 01-18-2008, 10:00 AM

shit...

poiney · 01-18-2008, 10:00 AM

I have it set to least sensitive, and they still come on too early.

Of course, my radio button is programmed backwards, so maybe the settings are backwards too!

Uberdude328i · 01-18-2008, 10:02 AM

You could, and I'm just spit ballin' here, do it manually?

Now before anyone starts the flamefest, don't. I know it'd be nice if things worked like they were supposed to, but if it does irk you that much you can always choose to turn them off and on when you want, no?

BK · 01-18-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NegativeIons

I believe that was removed 3/07+ builds...mine doesn't have it.

I wonder if it was also removed with newer versions of the iDrive software. I mean, not really removed -- it's still there -- but no longer functional.

Prior to updating my Progman software several months ago, I could easily tell the difference in the sensitivity settings for the lights. I kept it on "normal," and that seemed just right. After the update, and still set on "normal," I noticed my auto headlights coming on WAY earlier than before. I switched them to the lowest sensitivity. I don't know that it made any difference. They still come on way earlier than the "normal" setting before the update.

So now I think I still have the menu, but I don't know that it does anything. Oh well, it was worth it to add the nav POI search.

ElCapitan · 01-18-2008, 11:29 AM

I never leave my light switch on auto. I turn them on manually every time.

SoYank · 01-18-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpa72

If your headlights are on, in the auto mode, when it is bright outside, you have a sensing problem. My 07's lights don't come on until dusk has definetly set it. Of course, you can always control it the old fashioned way! That way, you never guess when they are on or off.

Gary

But then other drivers are guessing whether you're parked or moving.

328fan · 01-18-2008, 08:54 PM

if you don't have iDrive, can you adjust the light sensitivity settings?

Jaws · 01-18-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 328fan

if you don't have iDrive, can you adjust the light sensitivity settings?

Noooo

bobr2001 · 01-18-2008, 11:39 PM

if you can't set the light sensitivity in i-drive, then your dealer can but at a price. i had mine set to very sensitive because the lights did not come on early enough for me. now they are fine and do come on in daylight like when the sun is setting.

keysopendoors · 01-19-2008, 01:17 AM

does it really matter? just leave it in auto and let it do its thing. if you're really having issues with it, just turn it to the off position, but then you'll probably complain that you have to turn your lights on and off on a $32,000+ car.

DSe93 · 01-19-2008, 03:15 AM

MMVI · 01-19-2008, 06:32 AM

I wish the side lights came on first then head lights when they were needed.
I dont use the auto lights becuase I feel a bit of an arse having the headlights on a near dusk.

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328fan Private 12 Rep 74 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	automatic headlights ON too early when the headlights are in automatic mode, do you think sometimes the headlights are on even when it is very bright, say like even when there is sunlight? Is there anyway to adjust the settings so that the headlights won't be on too early?
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Grumpa72 Private First Class 1 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moon Township, PA iTrader: (0)	If your headlights are on, in the auto mode, when it is bright outside, you have a sensing problem. My 07's lights don't come on until dusk has definetly set it. Of course, you can always control it the old fashioned way! That way, you never guess when they are on or off. Gary
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omg516 Lieutenant 18 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I like them to be on as much as possible just for extra visibility the xenon's have. I'd much rather people notice I'm around than slam into me. Now if they keep switching on and off, thats annoying.
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Design1314 Major 182 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I agree they come on too early...but whatever, they look good with the fog light too
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poiney Captain 36 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SJ iTrader: (0)	I have it set to least sensitive, and they still come on too early. Of course, my radio button is programmed backwards, so maybe the settings are backwards too!
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Uberdude328i Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 97 328i, 08 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	You could, and I'm just spit ballin' here, do it manually? Now before anyone starts the flamefest, don't. I know it'd be nice if things worked like they were supposed to, but if it does irk you that much you can always choose to turn them off and on when you want, no?
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bobr2001 First Lieutenant 4 Rep 317 Posts Drives: F11 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	if you can't set the light sensitivity in i-drive, then your dealer can but at a price. i had mine set to very sensitive because the lights did not come on early enough for me. now they are fine and do come on in daylight like when the sun is setting.
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keysopendoors Captain 41 Rep 671 Posts Drives: E91 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lex KY iTrader: (2)	does it really matter? just leave it in auto and let it do its thing. if you're really having issues with it, just turn it to the off position, but then you'll probably complain that you have to turn your lights on and off on a $32,000+ car. __________________ 2011 328iT M-Sport - 6MT
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MMVI Lieutenant 79 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 4 something Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I wish the side lights came on first then head lights when they were needed. I dont use the auto lights becuase I feel a bit of an arse having the headlights on a near dusk.
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