Adaptive lightning

oysf · 01-14-2011, 07:04 AM

Hey.

On my E90 I have Adaptive lightning, but I can't say i really can see the difference from my Audi without adaptive lightning... When i turn my steering wheel I really don't see the the lighting "changing direction". Do I have to activate this or something? I dont have any faults in the "check vehicle"

Potty_Pants · 01-14-2011, 07:19 AM

has to be in automatic mode... not on mode if im not mistaken.

ppp

hanmaas · 01-14-2011, 07:32 AM

It needs to be set to automatic.

N55 · 01-14-2011, 09:38 AM

I agree with the above.

Kevin Harney · 01-14-2011, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hanmaas

It needs to be set to automatic.

Nice !! I did the rear fogs too

EZ_TUR90 · 01-14-2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oysf

Hey.

On my E90 I have Adaptive lightning, but I can't say i really can see the difference from my Audi without adaptive lightning... When i turn my steering wheel I really don't see the the lighting "changing direction". Do I have to activate this or something? I dont have any faults in the "check vehicle"

Put it in auto for adaptive lighting

Deltari09 · 01-14-2011, 12:37 PM

and if you didnt know the lights dont turn a lot righht to left. there's a cornering light (in the inboard angel eye) which turns on when you corner. it points to the inside of the turn when lit. so if you look at the front of your car with the wheel turned to the driver's right it looks something like this: (• being an off lamp and ( ) being the angel eye)

(O)(o)\ (|||||) (|||||) /(•)(O)

O====______________====O

M340i Pride · 01-14-2011, 12:39 PM

lol

adaptive lightning would be a scary thing (like a lightning that follows you or something)

madmanhiker · 01-14-2011, 01:15 PM

yep - must be in 'auto'

Spydeputy · 01-14-2011, 01:28 PM

It goes much further to the right than to the left.

oysf · 01-16-2011, 03:14 AM

Thanks guys. The switch has always been in auto, but i'll do what deltari09 said!

ww007 · 01-16-2011, 04:54 AM

It should be obvious that they turn, especially when you're stationary. If you turn an extreme amount, there is an additional light that turns on almost sideways into the direction of the turn, like the other posters have mentioned. At least this is in the 2011 version.

It's pretty cool actually.

If you don't see a difference in the auto setting, I would take it in to the dealer to check it out.

And what are rear fog lights, and how did you add them?? (pics if possible please)

O HELLA BMW · 01-16-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ww007

It should be obvious that they turn, especially when you're stationary. If you turn an extreme amount, there is an additional light that turns on almost sideways into the direction of the turn, like the other posters have mentioned. At least this is in the 2011 version.

It's pretty cool actually.

If you don't see a difference in the auto setting, I would take it in to the dealer to check it out.

And what are rear fog lights, and how did you add them?? (pics if possible please)

i got my rear fog lights also and the install couldnt be easier lol

rear fog lights off

rear fog lights on

i purchased mine from esctuning.com
(there also a vendor on the forum)

zamboni · 01-16-2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O HELLA BMW

i got my rear fog lights also and the install couldnt be easier lol

i purchased mine from esctuning.com
(there also a vendor on the forum)

No error on the dash board ?

Professor///M · 01-16-2011, 11:53 AM

just go down a regular dark road and subtly turn your wheel 20 degrees in either direction a few times, you'll see them move.

The cornering light doesn't do all they say above. It provides a little bit of light, but the adaptive lights do turn a good 10º

madeinhongkong · 01-16-2011, 06:30 PM

Adaptive headlights are awesome imo. Where i live there are no street lights... you aren't even allowed to park on the street... I see my headlights move everytime i adjust my steering... Def helps a lot when you make turns as there are always critters wondering around the neighborhood late at night. LOL

crzylildude · 01-16-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwpride335i

lol

adaptive lightning would be a scary thing (like a lightning that follows you or something)

Sorry dude that made me laugh so hard... lol ... that's going to be a hot mod you can zap all other cars if you want to lol!

... here just for fun, peace!!

Kevin Harney · 01-16-2011, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ww007

It should be obvious that they turn, especially when you're stationary. If you turn an extreme amount, there is an additional light that turns on almost sideways into the direction of the turn, like the other posters have mentioned. At least this is in the 2011 version.

It's pretty cool actually.

If you don't see a difference in the auto setting, I would take it in to the dealer to check it out.

And what are rear fog lights, and how did you add them?? (pics if possible please)

Rear Fog light mod is as super easy as they come. You can either buy the new switch ( and get the light and the logo on it) or mod the old switch for cheaper. Fog lights are already on the car you just don't have the switch to activate them in the US. There are tons of threads on this if you search. All with pictures and instructions. I just bought the new switch and replaced it.

ww007 · 01-18-2011, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O HELLA BMW

i got my rear fog lights also and the install couldnt be easier lol

rear fog lights off

rear fog lights on

i purchased mine from esctuning.com
(there also a vendor on the forum)

Ah thanks for the pics. So I guess they're basically just the adaptive break lights that you can turn permanently on...interesting.

Kevin Harney · 01-18-2011, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ww007

Ah thanks for the pics. So I guess they're basically just the adaptive break lights that you can turn permanently on...interesting.

That is correct. Adaptive Brake lights.

amullo · 01-18-2011, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ww007

Ah thanks for the pics. So I guess they're basically just the adaptive break lights that you can turn permanently on...interesting.

break lights? I break lights all the time.. Now I´m going to go brake something..

We get rear fogs as standard on our cars here in the EU, too bad you guys dont.

I wonder if you could reprogram the LCM to light the rear fogs together with the brakelights when you brake really hard (EG: ABS active = all red lights in rear light up)

//A

MusclezMarinara · 01-18-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Potty_Pants

has to be in automatic mode... not on mode if im not mistaken.

ppp

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Deltari09 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2011 3-Series Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hawaii, USA iTrader: (0)	and if you didnt know the lights dont turn a lot righht to left. there's a cornering light (in the inboard angel eye) which turns on when you corner. it points to the inside of the turn when lit. so if you look at the front of your car with the wheel turned to the driver's right it looks something like this: (• being an off lamp and ( ) being the angel eye) (O)(o)\ (\|\|\|\|\|) (\|\|\|\|\|) /(•)(O) O====______________====O
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M340i Pride Lieutenant Colonel 212 Rep 1,713 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	lol adaptive lightning would be a scary thing (like a lightning that follows you or something)
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oysf New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: norway iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. The switch has always been in auto, but i'll do what deltari09 said!
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ww007 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i e93 ' ... [0.00]	It should be obvious that they turn, especially when you're stationary. If you turn an extreme amount, there is an additional light that turns on almost sideways into the direction of the turn, like the other posters have mentioned. At least this is in the 2011 version. It's pretty cool actually. If you don't see a difference in the auto setting, I would take it in to the dealer to check it out. And what are rear fog lights, and how did you add them?? (pics if possible please)
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madeinhongkong Brigadier General 301 Rep 4,126 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (26)	Adaptive headlights are awesome imo. Where i live there are no street lights... you aren't even allowed to park on the street... I see my headlights move everytime i adjust my steering... Def helps a lot when you make turns as there are always critters wondering around the neighborhood late at night. LOL
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