Why the DRL lights don't turn on during day?

karthickj25 · 11-24-2021, 07:08 PM

Recenlty I got my 2014 BMW 320i, Luxury

In auto headlight mode, the DRL lights dosent turn on during day. I did not find any settings under Idrive Lighting either.

Everytime I had to turn on DRL mannualy. can someone help pls?

Billfitz · 11-24-2021, 09:31 PM

Mine has the option to turn the DRL lights off in iDrive.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Daytime running lamps"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

karthickj25 · 11-24-2021, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfitz

Mine has the option to turn the DRL lights off in iDrive.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Daytime running lamps"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

I do not have that setting in my IDrive

Skyhigh · 11-25-2021, 02:49 AM

No light sensor? Not sure how it is on the early BMW F3x, but on Audi from the same period, a light sensor is optional and comes in conjunction with rain-sensor (automatic wipers).

HarryTee · 11-25-2021, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyhigh

No light sensor? Not sure how it is on the early BMW F3x, but on Audi from the same period, a light sensor is optional and comes in conjunction with rain-sensor (automatic wipers).

I don't think the problem the OP is dealing with has anything to do with the presence or absence of light sensor. The DRL lights, if set, are supposed to be there regardless of the ambiance condition.

Skyhigh · 11-25-2021, 04:26 AM

You may be right.
My experience is from the Audi world (from that period) where "DRL" as an option does not translate into "Automatic DRL", which is a different (more common) option.

Billfitz · 11-25-2021, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryTee

I don't think the problem the OP is dealing with has anything to do with the presence or absence of light sensor. The DRL lights, if set, are supposed to be there regardless of the ambiance condition.

True. The DRL should be on anytime the headlights are not, unless they're turned off. In some countries where DRL use is mandatory they can't be turned off.

davidr3 · 11-25-2021, 06:22 PM

I wonder if a previous owner coded them off?

Wires · 11-25-2021, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by davidr3

I wonder if a previous owner coded them off?

I'd say this. They should always be on, and then get brighter in dark conditions when the headlights are active.

karthickj25 · 11-26-2021, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by davidr3

I wonder if a previous owner coded them off?

I think so..

Autowipers works fine, the lights auto turns on along with headlights in late evening and underground parking.

I never coded, time to learn I guess

sqwinny · 11-26-2021, 06:32 PM

You can grab a Bluetooth module to do this with the BimmerCode app. It's iOS and android one time purchase.

Otherwise Navardi tuned and Kies makes a obd2 adapter to utilize BimmerCode and other apps wirelessly.

https://navardituned.com/products/wifienet

https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/prod...1-toyota-supra

JWhite001 · 11-28-2021, 12:31 AM

Hi, I think that is some technical fault.

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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1879 Rep 3,860 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	You may be right. My experience is from the Audi world (from that period) where "DRL" as an option does not translate into "Automatic DRL", which is a different (more common) option. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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sqwinny Major 467 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2013 6MT 328i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Miami iTrader: (3)	You can grab a Bluetooth module to do this with the BimmerCode app. It's iOS and android one time purchase. Otherwise Navardi tuned and Kies makes a obd2 adapter to utilize BimmerCode and other apps wirelessly. https://navardituned.com/products/wifienet https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/prod...1-toyota-supra __________________ MY13: TTE400 Stage 2 turbo, Spec Single Mass flywheel + Stage 3+ Clutch, FTP V2 Turbo Inlet, Evolution Racewerks Charge pipe + Boost pipe + Intercooler, Turbosmart Recirculating Diverter Valve, aFE grill scoop + aFE Magnum Force Cold Air Intake, B58 coil retrofit, eBay Downpipe, Active Autowerke muffler, DW400 LPFP, B58TU HPFP, M5 s63TU injectors, Bimmermilvs, e80 tune by Navardi Tuned. 380 whp/360 wheel torque stock block
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