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      12-05-2010, 12:19 AM   #1
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Automatic Headlamp Control

Ever since I bought the X6 several weeks ago, I have always set the headlamp setting to automatic.

Recently I noticed that my low beams are always on, regardless of the ambient brightness. It turns on even if it's running under a clear-sky sunny day. The "Automatic" Headlamp Control just doesn't seem to automatic at all..

Have you guys run into this kind of problem? Is it possible that I have a broken light sensor? Where is the sensor located?

Thanks in advance for answering!
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      12-05-2010, 05:21 AM   #2
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No, i think it's normal ..
cuz me also when i put the light in automatic mode, & when the light is on (in the night) , and when it became morning , the light still on & did not switch off regardless of the ambient brightness , i think the sensor is not quite enough sensitive
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      12-05-2010, 12:51 PM   #3
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I think the sensor is "sticky" on. What I notice is that when driving before the sun rises, the lights remain on even after it has become quiet bright outside. But if I park the car, the lights are off when I start back up.

Also they kick on pretty quick when driving into a garage, for instance, but delay a bit turning back off when leaving the garage.
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In Canada is the law to have day time running lights...It's not required in the US so if Canadians import a car from the US it will have to be fitted with day time running lights.
So it's normal in Canada!
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      12-06-2010, 12:22 AM   #5
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Ever since I bought the X6 several weeks ago, I have always set the headlamp setting to automatic.

Recently I noticed that my low beams are always on, regardless of the ambient brightness. It turns on even if it's running under a clear-sky sunny day. The "Automatic" Headlamp Control just doesn't seem to automatic at all..

Have you guys run into this kind of problem? Is it possible that I have a broken light sensor? Where is the sensor located?

Thanks in advance for answering!
Have you checked your day lights setting in the "vehicle setting" menu? It may well be that your day time lights are set to “on”.
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      12-06-2010, 10:41 AM   #6
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In Canada is the law to have day time running lights...It's not required in the US so if Canadians import a car from the US it will have to be fitted with day time running lights.
So it's normal in Canada!
Yes, in Canada it is the law to have day time running lights. However, the DRL are the 4 rings of angel eyes, not the HID low beam. My problem is that the low beams are constantly on even in the sunlight
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      12-06-2010, 12:18 PM   #7
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Get the BMW dealer to change the sensitivity, I told them the problem and they fixed it within the hour of booking it in.
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      12-06-2010, 12:27 PM   #8
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Get the BMW dealer to change the sensitivity, I told them the problem and they fixed it within the hour of booking it in.
Thanks. I will bring it in for the adjustment.
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      12-10-2010, 10:06 AM   #9
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Get the BMW dealer to change the sensitivity, I told them the problem and they fixed it within the hour of booking it in.
I brought the car to the dealer yesterday. The mechanic told me that he couldn't do anything. There is no way to adjust or calibrate the sensor's sensitivity...

He said that I will have to manually turn the knob if I don't want the headlights on.

According to your solution, I think he is BSing me...
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      12-11-2010, 03:17 AM   #10
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I brought the car to the dealer yesterday. The mechanic told me that he couldn't do anything. There is no way to adjust or calibrate the sensor's sensitivity...

He said that I will have to manually turn the knob if I don't want the headlights on.

According to your solution, I think he is BSing me...
Yes he is, lots of people on this forum have had the sensitivity adjusted.
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