Lights not coming on

mr_z4mc1m_oz · 10-10-2010, 08:01 PM

First I have a early 2008 130i hatchback with iDrive's pop up screen.

When I unlock my car with the fob my parkers and rear tail lights and number plate lights dont come on like the use to?

I have the lights turned to auto and havent changed a thing.

Any ideas?

Thanks

rsjean · 10-11-2010, 07:45 AM

Can it be related to the TSB for rear tailights?

Dackelone · 10-11-2010, 07:50 AM

IF the headlight switch is in the AUTO mode, the parking lights should come on when you lock/un-lock the car. When the headlight switch is just in the OFF position, they won't come on when you lock/unlock.

mr_z4mc1m_oz · 10-11-2010, 04:37 PM

Whats the TSB?

Yes I have the lights switched to auto for the past 1.5yrs of ownership, but now the lights dont turn on when unlocking.

I know one of my licence plate lights has been playing up, would it have something to do with that?

Thanks

Boxtyp3 · 10-11-2010, 05:10 PM

My '10 IDrive has an option to turn the park lights on when unlocking from the fob. You might accidentally have turned it off.

mr_z4mc1m_oz · 10-11-2010, 05:41 PM

I've been through every setting possible and cant seem to find it.

Dackelone · 10-11-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_130i_oz

Whats the TSB?

TSB = Technical Service Bulletin

It is how the dealers get to know how to fix problems via BMW's help.

You can buy a subscription at: http://www.bmwtis.com/

Hope you got a thick wallet...

Boxtyp3 · 10-12-2010, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_130i_oz

I've been through every setting possible and cant seem to find it.

Mine is under Setting menu and click on Lights. You will find there the option to turn on the notification to turn on the corner lights when locking/unlocking the car.Hope this helps. GL!

mr_z4mc1m_oz · 10-12-2010, 04:45 PM

Thanks, will check but I dont think the earlier iDrive has that option. It only has the daytime running light option from memory.

Boxtyp3 · 10-13-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_130i_oz

Thanks, will check but I dont think the earlier iDrive has that option. It only has the daytime running light option from memory.

I check on my friend's older IDrive last night, his is as follows, Setting--Doors. I saw there the option to turn on/off the blinkers when locking/unlocking from the fob.

tcd223 · 10-14-2010, 08:12 AM

I'm having the same issue in addition to various other electronic gremlins which have reared their heads. The lights not coming on has been a battery saving thing the car does when the charge is getting low. Check the charge on you battery.

mr_z4mc1m_oz · 10-18-2010, 06:00 PM

That is probably highly likely as the car is almost 3yrs old, and I dont think batteries last much longer than that these days. My VW R32 battery died just 2 weeks shy of 3yrs old.

Will look in to it!

airbus john · 01-28-2011, 06:49 AM

Hi,

(have just joined so be patient!)

I have a 2006 m sport with Xenons and am having trouble with the headlight delay feature.
After reading the manual several times I have set the delay feature to 40 seconds through the menu and nothing happens!

Does anyone know if you have to press one of the remote buttons to activate?
Does the auto headlight stwitch matter at all?
I have replaced the remote batteries this week if that makes any difference!

any help would be appreciated

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mr_z4mc1m_oz Captain 274 Rep 662 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 M Coupe & 1M Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Lights not coming on First I have a early 2008 130i hatchback with iDrive's pop up screen. When I unlock my car with the fob my parkers and rear tail lights and number plate lights dont come on like the use to? I have the lights turned to auto and havent changed a thing. Any ideas? Thanks
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Dackelone European Editor 10596 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	IF the headlight switch is in the AUTO mode, the parking lights should come on when you lock/un-lock the car. When the headlight switch is just in the OFF position, they won't come on when you lock/unlock.
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mr_z4mc1m_oz Captain 274 Rep 662 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 M Coupe & 1M Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Whats the TSB? Yes I have the lights switched to auto for the past 1.5yrs of ownership, but now the lights dont turn on when unlocking. I know one of my licence plate lights has been playing up, would it have something to do with that? Thanks
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mr_z4mc1m_oz Captain 274 Rep 662 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 M Coupe & 1M Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	I've been through every setting possible and cant seem to find it.
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mr_z4mc1m_oz Captain 274 Rep 662 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 M Coupe & 1M Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks, will check but I dont think the earlier iDrive has that option. It only has the daytime running light option from memory.
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tcd223 Captain 47 Rep 940 Posts Drives: '10 LeMans 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i [7.00]	I'm having the same issue in addition to various other electronic gremlins which have reared their heads. The lights not coming on has been a battery saving thing the car does when the charge is getting low. Check the charge on you battery.
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mr_z4mc1m_oz Captain 274 Rep 662 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 M Coupe & 1M Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	That is probably highly likely as the car is almost 3yrs old, and I dont think batteries last much longer than that these days. My VW R32 battery died just 2 weeks shy of 3yrs old. Will look in to it!
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airbus john Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 118d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Hi, (have just joined so be patient!) I have a 2006 m sport with Xenons and am having trouble with the headlight delay feature. After reading the manual several times I have set the delay feature to 40 seconds through the menu and nothing happens! Does anyone know if you have to press one of the remote buttons to activate? Does the auto headlight stwitch matter at all? I have replaced the remote batteries this week if that makes any difference! any help would be appreciated
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