R50/53 Parking Brake Activation Linked to Daytime Running Lights De

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Jan 10, 2006 | 10:03 AM

#26

Wesmonster

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Mine doesn't...

I just checked my '06 w/xenon headlamps and the daytime lamps do NOT shut off when the handbrake is applied, at least not on startup. No change when I placed it in Drive either. Next time I'm in traffic I'll try that but I've never seen mine go out while the car's running. Interesting...

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Originally Posted by SMKKVK

After 3,657 miles you learn something everyday about your MINI. Today was no exception as I discovered the above as I was stopped at a light behind a SUV. As I lifted the parking brake, the daytime running lights turned off. What gives?

I know someone in MCO land knows the Germany Engineering reasoning behind this one. What is it?

SMKKVK

Jan 10, 2006 | 11:29 AM

#27

petecrosby

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From: Marietta, GA USA

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Originally Posted by Wesmonster

Why not read my prior posting (two posts up from yours)? Then you will find
your experience less "interesting".

Jan 10, 2006 | 07:32 PM

#28

Rawhyde

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From: NW Georgia, USA

You can have them programmed to stay off all the time by your dealer if you prefer. I don't like DRL's, so I'm glad MINI and BMW give the owner a choice unlike GM and Lexus.

Rawhyde