Windows wind half-way down when opening the door? [FIXED]

chylld · 10-06-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by beemer

does it say anything about headlight washers, they are definately on some kind of counter even with the headlights on.

Ok when you pull the washer lever, my manual says:

"When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the headlights are cleaned simultaneously at practical intervals."

05C4R · 10-06-2009, 08:50 PM

thanks for that, your better for bmw customers then head office

CT135 · 10-06-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chylld

"When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the headlights are cleaned simultaneously at practical intervals."

Any guesses on what the German engineers mean by "practical intervals"?

chylld · 10-06-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT135

Any guesses on what the German engineers mean by "practical intervals"?

For VW Golf's, it's every pull of the washer lever when the lights are on, and every 5th time when they're off. So I'm guessing every 4-5th time

RadiuM · 10-06-2009, 11:39 PM

I think I might unplug mine, I hate them.

Guran · 10-07-2009, 06:20 AM

Don't unplug them. The washers are there for a reason.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wikipedia

Dirt buildup on headlamp lenses increases glare to other road users, even at levels too low to reduce seeing performance significantly for the driver. Therefore, headlamp lens cleaners are required by ECE Regulation 48 on vehicles equipped with low-beam headlamps using light sources that have a reference luminous flux of 2,000 lumens or more. This includes all HID headlamps and some high-power halogen units.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headlamp

RadiuM · 10-07-2009, 10:11 AM

So they can spray cleaning fluid all over the clean headlights and clean car?

I know why they are there. It just sucks that they go off so frequently as I'm super anal at how clean the windscreen should be so I spray it ever time I get in it

amk2912 · 10-07-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RadiuM

So they can spray cleaning fluid all over the clean headlights and clean car?

I know why they are there. It just sucks that they go off so frequently as I'm super anal at how clean the windscreen should be so I spray it ever time I get in it

If you don't want the headlight washers to go off, turn your light switch off (ie: vertical position). If you leave the switch in the auto (11o'clock position) the headlamp washers will activate if you activate the windscreen washer and your lights are on.

~sarah~ · 10-07-2009, 03:42 PM

Every time hubby gets in my car he puts the head lights on and with in the first 10 mins has used the windscrene wipers about 20 times!!!! It really annoyes me, because the headlight washers spray crap all over the car. But he is obsessed with having a clean windscrene. hehehe

RadiuM · 10-07-2009, 11:38 PM

yer, im going to disconnect them.

amk2912 · 10-08-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RadiuM

yer, im going to disconnect them.

Don't be surprised if the car doesn't start throwing error codes once you disconnect. Break wind in one of these things and it throws an error code!

kingtut1970 · 10-08-2009, 04:33 AM

Hi i can tell you know that if u want to stop the windows from coming half way down after pressing unlock twice u get in put them both up with the key in ofcourse and then memorize it on 1 or 2 on side of driver seat - i just had my car back from BMW for CAS change /reprogrammed and window motor for driver door replaced and i never encountered that issue until after that work was done. So is it normal for windows to got half way down if the last lock was set with them up definately NO... on that note i like the idea of pressing unlock 2 times to open passenger side but dont like that window coming down half way... back to BMW tomorrow for another issue "engine malfunction" light coming on maybe its the HPFP.

Recapping what I have had my car in for so far in 9 months:

1. Cracked brake light cover on boot
2. EWS control Unit replaced
3. Control Unit for driver window (anti-trap function failure)
4. Now Engine Malfunction light (yellow) shows when i gun it (booked in for tomorrow)

I think i bought a lemon now!!!

chylld · 10-08-2009, 05:34 AM

thanks for ur suggestion kingtut, but my problem was already fixed simply by changing the 'unlock mode' from 'convenience' to 'drivers door' in the options menu.

RadiuM · 10-08-2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by amk2912

Don't be surprised if the car doesn't start throwing error codes once you disconnect. Break wind in one of these things and it throws an error code!

hehe probably, only one way to find out!

or block the pipe which feeds it water :P

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RadiuM Captain 38 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth iTrader: (1)	So they can spray cleaning fluid all over the clean headlights and clean car? I know why they are there. It just sucks that they go off so frequently as I'm super anal at how clean the windscreen should be so I spray it ever time I get in it __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec
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~sarah~ Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135 [10.00]	Every time hubby gets in my car he puts the head lights on and with in the first 10 mins has used the windscrene wipers about 20 times!!!! It really annoyes me, because the headlight washers spray crap all over the car. But he is obsessed with having a clean windscrene. hehehe __________________ www.driverdynamics.com
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kingtut1970 Private 0 Rep 77 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Titan Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Hi i can tell you know that if u want to stop the windows from coming half way down after pressing unlock twice u get in put them both up with the key in ofcourse and then memorize it on 1 or 2 on side of driver seat - i just had my car back from BMW for CAS change /reprogrammed and window motor for driver door replaced and i never encountered that issue until after that work was done. So is it normal for windows to got half way down if the last lock was set with them up definately NO... on that note i like the idea of pressing unlock 2 times to open passenger side but dont like that window coming down half way... back to BMW tomorrow for another issue "engine malfunction" light coming on maybe its the HPFP. Recapping what I have had my car in for so far in 9 months: 1. Cracked brake light cover on boot 2. EWS control Unit replaced 3. Control Unit for driver window (anti-trap function failure) 4. Now Engine Malfunction light (yellow) shows when i gun it (booked in for tomorrow) I think i bought a lemon now!!!
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