BMW 340i M Sport Touring - Headlight Wash

....,,,,..,,.. · 08-08-2015, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RhysT21

I didn't think the M Sport got the LEDs as standard, I know they do if you add M Sport Plus pack or Visibility pack, But I thought if you don't add either of them packs then you get halogens standard on M Sport.

Yeah looks like you still need to tick them as a £710 option.

Stock it comes with halogen.

pdk42 · 08-08-2015, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RichardM

I'd happily live without headlight washers.

They are a pain when you have washed the car and they kick in! Plus the bumper looks neater without them.

I discovered last night that the washers can be turned off via coding. Won't do anything for the bumper, but it'll stop the newly-buffed look (!) from getting messed up.

RichardM · 08-08-2015, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by pdk42

I discovered last night that the washers can be turned off via coding. Won't do anything for the bumper, but it'll stop the newly-buffed look (!) from getting messed up.

Yeah I did know you could but as it's a legal requirement I've left them alone.

dubdemand · 08-08-2015, 05:28 AM

Has to be one of the best things about LED headlights if you ask me! Like others have said they make a right mess of a clean car and don't do much in the way of cleaning. Also, the covers can get damaged, stolen, lost and they get stuck during winter/ice... they aren't good for much!

I generally give the wash very quick bursts to avoid the wipers and headlight jets from activating on my E92. Can be a bit like Russian roulette though!

I won't miss them!

rjwojcik · 08-08-2015, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dubdemand

I generally give the wash very quick bursts to avoid the wipers and headlight jets from activating on my E92.

Me to, giving them a couple of burst.

SWMBO hasn't understood this concept, hate it when she goes out and I've just cleaned the car.

tjlees · 08-09-2015, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dubdemand

Has to be one of the best things about LED headlights if you ask me! Like others have said they make a right mess of a clean car and don't do much in the way of cleaning. Also, the covers can get damaged, stolen, lost and they get stuck during winter/ice... they aren't good for much!

I generally give the wash very quick bursts to avoid the wipers and headlight jets from activating on my E92. Can be a bit like Russian roulette though!

I won't miss them!

Yep had one stolen - it definitely did not fall off since putting a new one back made me realise it had to be put on in a particular way.

Works well with snow and dirt on country roads for me.

robwils · 08-09-2015, 02:48 AM

So why don't LED lights need washers in a legal sense ( genuine question)

pdk42 · 08-09-2015, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by robwils

So why don't LED lights need washers in a legal sense ( genuine question)

I suspect it's just a case of the legislation not keeping up with the tech.

ukbeemerboy · 08-09-2015, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RhysT21

I didn't think the M Sport got the LEDs as standard, I know they do if you add M Sport Plus pack or Visibility pack, But I thought if you don't add either of them packs then you get halogens standard on M Sport.

Ah my bad. I always tick the Plus pack when speccing cars.

That's rubbish then, as all Audi S Line models now come with Xenons as standard. BMW should be the same!

robwils · 08-09-2015, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by pdk42

I suspect it's just a case of the legislation not keeping up with the tech.

I wondered that too, otherwise implies there not as bright ?
Cheers

RhysT1 · 08-09-2015, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ukbeemerboy

Ah my bad. I always tick the Plus pack when speccing cars.

That's rubbish then, as all Audi S Line models now come with Xenons as standard. BMW should be the same!

Yeah it is a bit crap from Bmw considering all new Lci M Sport 1 series now come with the LEDs as standard, They should have at least done the same with the 3 series Lci

NISFAN · 08-09-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by robwils

So why don't LED lights need washers in a legal sense ( genuine question)

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Originally Posted by pdk42

I suspect it's just a case of the legislation not keeping up with the tech.

I have been told that Xenon lights have a very small light source (direct), so a small bit of debris (squashed bug) can have a large effect on the light output.

Halogen and LED are typically indirect light sources (use a reflector).

robwils · 08-09-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

I have been told that Xenon lights have a very small light source (direct), so a small bit of debris (squashed bug) can have a large effect on the light output.

Halogen and LED are typically indirect light sources (use a reflector).

Makes sense, cheers.

Very topical for me as we're currently speccing a 135 for the Mrs car.

Notice that had LEDs - so might remove the washers.

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