2005 foglights, whats the difference?
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2005 foglights, whats the difference?
Ok I have a 2003 C230K with factory BiX lights. I am getting the 2005 foglights installed with my 2005 front end. What exactly is the difference between pre 05 and 2005 foglights? the bulbs are the same, they are both clear, they wont turn on when my blinkers go on, because that has to do witht he car, not the lense itslef. is it just the wider angle beam that makes the difference? Thanks for your input.
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
Ok I have a 2003 C230K with factory BiX lights. I am getting the 2005 foglights installed with my 2005 front end. What exactly is the difference between pre 05 and 2005 foglights? the bulbs are the same, they are both clear, they wont turn on when my blinkers go on, because that has to do witht he car, not the lense itslef. is it just the wider angle beam that makes the difference? Thanks for your input.
I don't remember exactly what the change was, but for some reason that sticks out in my head.
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
yeah but doesnt that have to deal with wiring or something of the car? not the actual lense.
Regardless, it definitely has nothing to do with the lens because the lenses on my car are clear as well.
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the active headlights use an actuator and are controlled by the car. the foglights are a passive system if i remember right. they turn on when you turn on your blinker but that has to do with the car itself. i do see where the outside of the bulb area is cut out to let more light shine towards the outsideedges of the car.
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
the active headlights use an actuator and are controlled by the car. the foglights are a passive system if i remember right. they turn on when you turn on your blinker but that has to do with the car itself. i do see where the outside of the bulb area is cut out to let more light shine towards the outsideedges of the car.
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Doug,
the reflector is suppose to be different on 05 as to accomidate the "on when blinker" feature. It does not make a whole lot of difference. You can also enable active fogs on 203's. The fogs will come on depending on the angle of the steering wheel and speeds less than 40 and when dark. They brighten up slowly and dim slowly to prevent the bulb going out fast. I personally don't like this feature though and prefer them coming on with the blinkers.
the reflector is suppose to be different on 05 as to accomidate the "on when blinker" feature. It does not make a whole lot of difference. You can also enable active fogs on 203's. The fogs will come on depending on the angle of the steering wheel and speeds less than 40 and when dark. They brighten up slowly and dim slowly to prevent the bulb going out fast. I personally don't like this feature though and prefer them coming on with the blinkers.
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