Rear Fog Conversion

Peter_R · 01-21-2017, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FranzX3M

There is a 3rd switch version that has an extra rotary dial for headlamp up down angle for Europe. I wonder if this function is built in and would work with just a switch change. This feature is shown in the owners manual as headlamp range control.

Not sure what you are asking. To my knowledge the rotary switch only operates the up down range of Halogen headlights for UK vehicles. Not just for BMW, but other manufacturers have them.

smytw · 01-21-2017, 08:22 PM

This?

FranzX3M · 01-21-2017, 09:20 PM

Yes that. It's for adjusting the headlamp up down angle if you have a heavier load or towing so you don;t blind oncoming traffic with a heavy load. Its common in Europe. Not the most desirable feature anyway.

smytw · 01-21-2017, 09:28 PM

I was trying to figure out the use of that feature...
I have the other Euro switch on my X3.. works great on rain and fog days...
... and also when an idiot gets too close to your rear for no reason.

FranzX3M · 01-21-2017, 10:02 PM

Looks like that extra feature is for the base halogen lights and not for HID/xenon lights.

Peter_R · 01-22-2017, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FranzX3M

Looks like that extra feature is for the base halogen lights and not for HID/xenon lights.

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Originally Posted by Peter_R

the rotary switch only operates the up down range of Halogen headlights for UK vehicles. Not just for BMW, but other manufacturers have them.

Not supplied for Xenons that have self leveling.

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FranzX3M Private 17 Rep 80 Posts Drives: '13 X3M Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes that. It's for adjusting the headlamp up down angle if you have a heavier load or towing so you don;t blind oncoming traffic with a heavy load. Its common in Europe. Not the most desirable feature anyway.
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smytw Private 2 Rep 83 Posts Drives: Used to have '15 X35i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I was trying to figure out the use of that feature... I have the other Euro switch on my X3.. works great on rain and fog days... ... and also when an idiot gets too close to your rear for no reason.
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