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Jun 21, 2008 | 07:37 PM

#26

rrcaniglia

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Alright, I'm convinced. I don't need to wear out igniters. I'll reset my option to do things the old fashioned way.

Jun 22, 2008 | 08:14 AM

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I wish the daytime running lights were just the Xenons. I noticed when the DRL's are on it also turns on all the exterior lamps IE: the lower portion of the front fogs, front and rear Side marker lamps and licence plate lamps. It just doesn't activate the interior dash and mood lighting. Big deal. Just my opinion.

I usually run lights when its cloudy/rainy or in shady roads.

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Jun 22, 2008 | 06:43 PM

#28

jaxsngrl

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I usually leave them on. Mainly out of habit because my old car had the auto lights (daytime running lamps during the day and then the headlights at night) so I never had to do a thing.

Jun 23, 2008 | 05:13 AM

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Red Dragoon

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Unless it's rainy or cloudy or I'm on the highway, I don't turn the headlamps on during the day. I could leave them on with the automatic turnoff but had never gotten into the habit of that.

CROC 411

Jun 23, 2008 | 07:11 AM

#30

condor27596

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From: Youngsville, NC, USA

I noticed a big difference in people trying to smash me
now that i have been using the lights in the day.

I plan to get/make daylight running lights out of the
driving lights comming up this year.

I use the high beams now on friday afternoons.

Nothing but foo king maniacs on the road then.

Jun 23, 2008 | 10:04 PM

#31

skcoop

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I turn my xenons on once it starts to get dark. Daytime, never, unless it's raining or snowing alot.

Jun 24, 2008 | 07:15 AM

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condor27596

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Lookie what I found.

http://www.comagination.com/

I'm sure you all knew about it so its old to you
but new to me.

I have the blinking tail lights from gominigo.
But i'm upgrading the other cars too.
Handy.

Also, check out the headlight modulator.
Now, I'm not planning to do my headlights.

But now I'm thinking for the daylight running lights I want
(7.5 inch after market driving lights with yellow bulbs)
to put that headlight modulator on them.

I also have more data from my 'experiments'.
I should make my own thread for posting.
One day maybe I will.

% of cellphone talkers that roll through stop signs
RIGHT in front of me with lights off: 75%.

% of cellphone talkers that roll through stop signs
RIGHT in front of me with lights on: 30%

% of cellphone talkers that roll through stop signs
RIGHT in front of me with brights on: <10%.

By roll right out I mean I'm on the hwy, 55 mph,
and they just roll RIGHT OUT, chat chat chating away.
Like you are not even there.

Jun 24, 2008 | 07:38 AM

#33

mattminicoop

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From: Pittsburgh, PA

I know this might sound like a novelty, but I only turn my own when I need to.

Jun 24, 2008 | 11:00 AM

#34

Ambrosia

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Yeah, I leave them on all the time...just so I am more visible or noticeable to people on the road under all conditions. I also turn my fogs on too for the same reason. I had programmed the DRLs but don't like that I can't turn on my fogs without turning the full lights on anyway.

I truly believe it helps in this highly congested area full of oblivious, multi-tasking and completely preoccupied drivers. I sure as hell know that in many conditions even where it is still day light outside that it helps me to notice other drivers.

Sure beats being one of those ***** that insist on driving around in the rain without headlights or those geniuses that are cruising along at night with no tail lights because they are still running their DRLs.

Jun 29, 2008 | 10:02 AM

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ngweibing

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anyone had any luck turning off their daytime running lights?

i was at drive in theatre over the weekend but i only wan ot turn on the engine and not the light...

i just look at my owner manual and it says it can be activated/deactivated but there no instruction on doing it...do i have ot go ot dealership?
i have a 2005 MICS CONV

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Jun 29, 2008 | 02:45 PM

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GrnMachine11

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No lights, stealth all the time.

Just lights at night though the deer crossing the road don't really seem to care they always seem to have the right away.

Jun 29, 2008 | 04:15 PM

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ngweibing

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GrnMachine11

No lights, stealth all the time.

Just lights at night though the deer crossing the road don't really seem to care they always seem to have the right away.

how did u turn yr ligths off?

Jun 30, 2008 | 06:34 AM

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GrnMachine11

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ngweibing

how did u turn yr ligths off?

I have an 08', I don't know how to turn them off on your model year.

Jun 30, 2008 | 07:20 AM

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JCR1960

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ngweibing

anyone had any luck turning off their daytime running lights?

I don't know the answer but since your '05 MCS convertible is 1st Gen I am sure the answer can be found in that section.

Jun 30, 2008 | 08:37 AM

#40

muladesigns1

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as expensive as lamp replacement is with the Xenons, i use at night only.
hell i'm driving a MINI everyone sees it going down the road anyway!

Jun 30, 2008 | 08:56 AM

#41

ngweibing

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i just called dealershipa dn they charge $60 just to programmed it to turn daytime running lights off..

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCR1960

I don't know the answer but since your '05 MCS convertible is 1st Gen I am sure the answer can be found in that section.

Jun 30, 2008 | 04:43 PM

#42

JCR1960

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From: Boca Raton,Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by ngweibing

i just called dealershipa dn they charge $60 just to programmed it to turn daytime running lights off..

WOW!!

Okay I found 2 online owner's manual PDF's from MotoringFile.com 1 for the 2006 MC/MCS Hardtop and convertible and it says on page 60:

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Daytime driving lamps[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][SIZE=2]*
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[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][SIZE=1]

--->If convenient, the light switch can be left in[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]position 2.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]When the ignition is switched off, the[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]external lights go out.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]

Also found the 2005 MC/MCS and it says on page 57:

[FONT=MiniThesis-Bold][SIZE=2][FONT=MiniThesis-Bold][SIZE=2]
Daytime driving lamps[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][SIZE=2]*
[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/FONT][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][SIZE=1]

--->If convenient, the light switch can be left in[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]position 0 or 1.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]The low beams switch on automatically in[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]ignition key position 2 or higher.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]The exterior lamps go out when the ignition[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]is switched off and the light switch is[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]set to position 0. In position 1, the parking

[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]
[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]lamps are automatically switched on.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]

You can also donwload whichever PDF owner's manual from motoringfile.com

and look for the MotoringFile Downloads partway down on the right side.

Link:http://www.motoringfile.com/

BTW I tried to clean up the posted information but copying from a PDF seems to add all of that stuff but the procedure for both are there.I put (--->) at the beginning to show you where they start.

I hope one of those helps.

Jun 30, 2008 | 05:17 PM

#43

muladesigns1

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From: Phoenix AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCR1960

WOW!!

Okay I found 2 online owner's manual PDF's from MotoringFile.com 1 for the 2006 MC/MCS Hardtop and convertible and it says on page 60:

[FONT=MiniThesis-Bold][SIZE=2][FONT=MiniThesis-Bold][SIZE=2]
Daytime driving lamps[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][SIZE=2]*
[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][SIZE=1]

--->If convenient, the light switch can be left in[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]position 2.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]When the ignition is switched off, the[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]external lights go out.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]

Also found the 2005 MC/MCS and it says on page 57:

[FONT=MiniThesis-Bold][SIZE=2][FONT=MiniThesis-Bold][SIZE=2]
Daytime driving lamps[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][SIZE=2]*
[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=2][FONT=BMWHelvetica-Heavy][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][SIZE=1]

--->If convenient, the light switch can be left in[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]position 0 or 1.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]The low beams switch on automatically in[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]ignition key position 2 or higher.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]The exterior lamps go out when the ignition[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]is switched off and the light switch is[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]set to position 0. In position 1, the parking

[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]
[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular]lamps are automatically switched on.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1][FONT=MiniThesis-Regular][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]

You can also donwload whichever PDF owner's manual from motoringfile.com

and look for the MotoringFile Downloads partway down on the right side.

Link:http://www.motoringfile.com/

BTW I tried to clean up the posted information but copying from a PDF seems to add all of that stuff but the procedure for both are there.I put (--->) at the beginning to show you where they start.

I hope one of those helps.

Nicely Done!

Jun 30, 2008 | 05:26 PM

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JCR1960

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Quote:

Originally Posted by muladesigns1

Nicely Done!

[/left]

Thank you.

It took me awhile to locate the information and then post it and then try to get it at least somewhat legible to read so it could be followed.Unfortunately it is kinda like one of those the information is hidden within the garbled message.