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      09-13-2010, 11:32 PM   #1
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Fog Light Question

Weird question about the fog lights.

I keep my lights on auto and noticed that if I'm driving straight, the fog lights are off, if I turn right my right fog light (only) turns on, and if I turn left my left fog light (only) turns on. Is this normal?
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      09-14-2010, 04:48 AM   #2
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its the cornering lights that use the fog lights when you turn.
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      09-14-2010, 10:28 AM   #3
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Weird question about the fog lights.

I keep my lights on auto and noticed that if I'm driving straight, the fog lights are off, if I turn right my right fog light (only) turns on, and if I turn left my left fog light (only) turns on. Is this normal?
Yes. It's called adaptive lights.
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      09-14-2010, 07:15 PM   #4
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You can turn them on manually. They also come on when backing up. Still can't figure that one out.
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I noticed the same problem with my foglights.....I thought there was some type of electrical problem.
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      01-09-2011, 11:21 PM   #6
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No, it lights the roadway up when you turn in that direction.

No wiring problem. It's a special feature on your car.
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      01-10-2011, 11:28 PM   #7
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Looks like crap. I've had so many people tell me a fog light is out.
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      01-11-2011, 01:46 AM   #8
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I find it vey useful when making tight turns trying to park when it is vey dark (no street lighting). VW also incorporating this feature.

I don't think it matters what observers think it is a definite benefit for the driver.
If the foglight lamp did not woek you would get a lamp failure warning.

BMW should better explain it in the Handbook and dealers should fully explain it to customers on vehicle delivery.
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      01-11-2011, 12:50 PM   #9
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As everyone says, it is a feature, not a bug.

It helps you see the corner better when you are turning.
The fog light turns on when:
1. Your blinkers are clicked.
2. You turn the steering wheel (even without turning on blinker)

It is quite a useful feature. You can also see that on X5, and Mercedes.
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      01-11-2011, 03:44 PM   #10
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Didn't know about the lights coming on when backing up, gotta check that one out.
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