|
|
SUPPORT ZPOST BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER, THANKS! |
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
11-15-2009, 05:19 PM | #1 |
First Lieutenant
29
Rep 313
Posts |
auto headlights turns on during the day?
Hi I wonder if my sensor is bad. In daylight around noon time (clear day) and my headlights are on when I have it set to auto. Is this normal or a bad sensor on my car?
Silly question but I am curious:, maybe because I haven't had an M before...only the 3.0SI, but when the headlight is on, I get the headlight symbol (green) on in the dash. I know it's obvious to show headlight on, but on my 3.0SI I don't recall a headlight symbol unless I had a bad bulb. Is this normal to have green headlight symbol in the dash when headlamp is on? Sorry for the silliness. Thanks for the feedback |
11-15-2009, 08:46 PM | #2 |
Private
7
Rep 66
Posts
Drives: Z4 Coupe (#40) w/Nav,Sprt,Prem
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Los Altos Hills, CA
|
I see exactly the same behavior on my 3.0Si Coupe. The lights come on randomly, including when on the freeway passing under an underpass.
__________________
2006 Z4 Coupe, Silver Grey, Sports Package, Premium Package, Navigation System, Intravee II + Alpine KCA-420i, Heated Seats, Xenon Headlights
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-16-2009, 01:33 AM | #4 |
First Lieutenant
29
Rep 313
Posts |
How and where do you adjust the sensitivity? I love to find out and adjust it...no need to wear out the bulbs needless even if under warranty.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-16-2009, 08:13 AM | #5 |
Major
112
Rep 1,262
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-16-2009, 02:50 PM | #7 |
Captain
35
Rep 609
Posts |
I believe the dealer or shop has to go into the computer to adjust the headlight sensitivity.
__________________
NB8S Past Garage: Z4, 135i. Present Garage: 2013 X Drive X1 2.8i.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-17-2009, 07:54 PM | #8 |
Second Lieutenant
20
Rep 259
Posts |
Light sensitivity can be adjusted
Using a GT1 and Progman you can adjust the sensitivity. From the factory, it comes set to Sensitive. It can be set to Normal... The green light is normal on your M for the low beams. The eariler non-M cars did not use this function. And of course, there are no fogs on the M.. Hope this helps.. Chuck I
Last edited by Chuck I; 11-17-2009 at 08:08 PM.. Reason: . |
Appreciate
0
|
11-17-2009, 08:44 PM | #10 |
Second Lieutenant
20
Rep 259
Posts |
Those aren't part of the "standard" memory items.. but let me dig a little bit because i haven't still mastered this thing yet... I'll do some snooping tomorrow night... Chuck I
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-18-2009, 12:11 AM | #11 |
First Lieutenant
29
Rep 313
Posts |
Chuck, that program looks pretty cool...is it some sort of a OBDII interface and program you buy or download from the net? Please provide a little more detail about it... I love to adjust my car to my personal settings. Thanks!
Nevermind...quick search and reveals all...cool tool you have Chuck. Wish there was a more cost effective alternative. |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|