Dumb bi-xenon headlight question. When the low beams (m)
06-12-2005, 09:39 PM
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Dumb bi-xenon headlight question. When the low beams (m)
are on, all that is engaged are the xenons. When the hi beams are engaged, however, the inner lights, which appear to be halogen and used for "Flash to pass" also turn on. Why? One would think that with bi-xenons such wouldn't be needed. Any ideas?
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06-13-2005, 10:54 AM
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BiXenon only means that there is a diaphragm in your headlight, and when you turn on the hi beams, the diaphragm switches into a different configuration, thereby projecting more of the HID lights to the upper portion of the light pattern. The halogens are considered as AUXILLARY hi beams. It is explained clearly in your owner's manual.
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I never fully understood that, thanks for the clarification. In the BMW's, the "diaphragm" provides the full high beam therefore no need for any "auxillary" halogens.
06-13-2005, 07:38 PM
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Interesting. After 4 BMWs I was used to a
Originally Posted by Samoan_Ridah
I never fully understood that, thanks for the clarification. In the BMW's, the "diaphragm" provides the full high beam therefore no need for any "auxillary" halogens.
06-13-2005, 07:47 PM
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The only reason for the inner halogen lights is for flashing to pass when the low beams aren't on. You will still hear the solenoids moving when you flash the high beams when the low beams are off.
The reason for that is xenons aren't instant on and off like halogens can be.
The reason for that is xenons aren't instant on and off like halogens can be.
06-13-2005, 08:51 PM
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Um, where exactly in the rather voluminous
Originally Posted by Kev04C320
BiXenon only means that there is a diaphragm in your headlight, and when you turn on the hi beams, the diaphragm switches into a different configuration, thereby projecting more of the HID lights to the upper portion of the light pattern. The halogens are considered as AUXILLARY hi beams. It is explained clearly in your owner's manual.
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06-13-2005, 09:10 PM
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Build date 2-04 E500
Originally Posted by HotWheels500
Point is, MB Xenon/halogen headlights on the E are just about the best factory lighting you get on any car. Enjoy it.
06-13-2005, 09:55 PM
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