What's this light for ?

lawjai · 09-26-2016, 08:14 PM

The front headlight has two rings. I know the bi xenon its on the outter side. But what's the purpose of this inner light besides the led running ring? How do you even turn it on?

mdriver2 · 09-26-2016, 09:13 PM

I notice that light come on as a.turn assist light.

ezaircon4jc · 09-26-2016, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lawjai

The front headlight has two rings. I know the bi xenon its on the outter side. But what's the purpose of this inner light besides the led running ring? How do you even turn it on?

They are cornering lamps. Look under "lighting" in the OM. There is also a short video in the iDrive...

David3 · 09-27-2016, 09:03 AM

I believe they also come on when reversing.

msfive · 09-27-2016, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mdriver2

I notice that light come on as a.turn assist light.

It turn on when you make a turn 25 or less mph. Let you see better when you make a turn.

wcr3d · 09-27-2016, 08:07 PM

And flash to pass. Yes, they aren't used for much.

Bmw doubles · 09-27-2016, 11:58 PM

What's the bulb number so I can change it to crystal white or closer to 5400k?

ezaircon4jc · 09-28-2016, 12:36 AM

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What's the bulb number so I can change it to crystal white or closer to 5400k?

Good question!! I've been looking all over and can't find ANYTHING!!! I guess you'll have to call the dealer and ask them for the P/N.

remmib · 09-28-2016, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by wcr3d

And flash to pass. Yes, they aren't used for much.

Pretty sure the outer xenon bulb is used for the flash too.

wcr3d · 09-28-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Pretty sure the outer xenon bulb is used for the flash too.

It could be my mistake, on my old E60 that is about all it was used for.

DDD31 · 09-28-2016, 08:10 AM

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What's the bulb number so I can change it to crystal white or closer to 5400k?

I have an LCI and switched to a 5000k bulb for a whiter look. On the LCI, it's an H7 bulb (I chose Philips Diamond Vision H7 bulb). It definitely gave a whiter look but since it's a cooler bulb the lumen output is less than OEM so it's not as bright.

remmib · 09-28-2016, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wcr3d

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Originally Posted by remmib

Pretty sure the outer xenon bulb is used for the flash too.

It could be my mistake, on my old E60 that is about all it was used for.

Yes, also on my e90.

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