head lights stay on
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Topic: head lights stay on
Posted By: dryle
Subject: head lights stay on
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 15:16
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i was in dublin city yesterday for a crane lift and a chap in a german reg e class came the wrong way from setanta place carpark and was just about to turn the wrong way up a one way street. i flashed the lights at him but instead of going straight off they stayed on for a while. got home last night and tried it again they stayed on for about a min, i suppose to help you find your door lock in the dark. ------------- Dave Ryle  "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 15:26
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Was the engine running at the time?
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 15:30
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no keys out of ignition ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: touring paddy
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 15:39
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a crane lift ? ------------- e46 325 Sport Touring |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 15:41
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putting a chiller and AHU on a roof in town to replace old crapped out ones ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 15:43
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Could be a problem with the Light Control Module. If you do a search on the 5 forum you should find some info. Its not too common a problem but its not unknown. Unfortunately the modules can be pricey I think and they may need to be coded to the car by a dealer or specialist if you can get a second hand unit. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: denishogan
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 15:45
At one stage, the lights on my E34 wouldn't turn off at all - turned
out it was a faulty relay. But if the lights are turning themselves off
after a while and not flattening the battery, I'd say call it a
"feature" and tell all your friends about it!!!  I know the E39's have a Light Control Module (LKM) that can sometimes go a little nuts - maybe this could be a cause of the odd behaviour. ------------- 
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Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 15:46
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there is no problem, i just thought that there may be a delay feature if you hit it to find your keyhole in the dark ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: denishogan
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 15:54
Ah, so it is a feature! My yoke doesn't do it!!  It would be handy! -------------
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Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 20:39
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I haven't checked that on my 5 but I've had other cars that had that feature.
If you pull the stalk back they stay on 30 seconds, pull back more times and goes up in 30 second intervals. Dead handy. Of course on my old Stilo I used the feature for the max 3 minutes bringing in the shopping one night. When I went out 2 HOURS later the lights were still on. Just about had enough juice to start the engine. Fiats eh.... ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 06-November-2006 at 20:41
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Thats the way its ment to be. Both of my E39's did and do that. Pull the light with no key in to show you to your door. No fault fella. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick 
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 08-November-2006 at 16:35
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re crane lift// who do you work for dave?? Was in dublin myself only a few weeks back doing same thing in stephens green with my dads company.. small world!! ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 13-November-2006 at 15:28
work for a consulting engineers as a hvac engineer. and what do you do? ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Ben O Brien wrote:
Posted By: .: KK 328Ci :.
Date Posted: 14-November-2006 at 10:48
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Its the 'follow me home' feature as the ignition was not on. They should flash normally with the ignition on. Try it and see. ------------- - M3 mirrors - lip spolier - 3M tints - JL 500/1 & 300/2 - JL XR-650CSi comps. - Alpine 9835R - Sealed 10" JL W7 - |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 14-November-2006 at 11:04
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Very good.. I worked with my fathers hvac company.. on a year out between college and secondary school.. ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |