Headlight Switch W/ Rheostat

lonestar22 · 08-30-2009, 03:34 PM

where do i find one? a rheostat adjusts the level of the headlights, even though they still self level. sti's and evo's and most mazdas come with it. i wonder why the US e9x didnt get

Dwill335i · 08-30-2009, 04:26 PM

If the headlight auto level, why would there need to be a switch to manually level the lights?

VP Electricity · 08-30-2009, 05:33 PM

No, a rheostat is a variable resistor.

mdernst · 08-30-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lonestar22

where do i find one? a rheostat adjusts the level of the headlights, even though they still self level. sti's and evo's and most mazdas come with it. i wonder why the US e9x didnt get

So, what would you do with such a "rheostat"? In other words, I'm curious as to why do you want it?

335iheLLraiseR · 08-30-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mdernst

So, what would you do with such a "rheostat"? In other words, I'm curious as to why do you want it?

because we cant have it.

lonestar22 · 08-30-2009, 11:59 PM

because in the city where its well lit i think my lights are fine but in really dark areas i liek to see far ahead of me and the headlights are aimed too low for that. and yes u can go under the hood and adjust them but it would be a nice convenience to be able to raise them up some in situations where u need more light

MuchMoore · 08-31-2009, 12:12 AM

Are you sure that doesn't adjust how bright the interior lights are?

mdernst · 08-31-2009, 10:45 AM

As far as I know, the only BMWs that got that adjustment wheel were models built for delivery in certain countries outside the North American market that had halogen headlamps without the auto level adjustment. It was to allow the driver the ability to adjust the headlamp aim level to account for vehicle loading situations that might otherwise blind oncoming traffic (i.e., heavy loads in the trunk).

I believe that any BMW that has Xenons (in all countries) have the auto level adjustment and do not have the "manual" adjustment wheel in the cabin.

Mike

vadim · 09-03-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mdernst

As far as I know, the only BMWs that got that adjustment wheel were models built for delivery in certain countries outside the North American market that had halogen headlamps without the auto level adjustment. It was to allow the driver the ability to adjust the headlamp aim level to account for vehicle loading situations that might otherwise blind oncoming traffic (i.e., heavy loads in the trunk).

I believe that any BMW that has Xenons (in all countries) have the auto level adjustment and do not have the "manual" adjustment wheel in the cabin.

Mike

What Mike said. No manual adjustment for Xenon lights regardless of the market.

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