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How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 9:22 pm
by POC
As above really. I'm seeing a 4.8i tomorrow apparently with adaptive xenons (move with the steering). Are there any ques inside the car to help me confirm?
Thanks in advance
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 10:34 pm
by Horizon
Take your iPad and check the VIN code out on the V5. You can then download the build sheet off the real OEM and see what was fitted at the factory.
I recently bought a 3 series E93' and when I checked out the build sheet found it had more extras than advertised.
Good luck with the search
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 7:19 am
by X5Sport
If memory serves is should say something like 'BMW Adaptive' on the projector light unit within the headlight. I would expect a 4.8 to have it by default as it was the top trim.
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 9:17 am
by POC
Thanks guys, they do indeed have 'BMW Adaptive' printed on the light unit themselves.
Bought the car, few nice toys on it [emoji106]
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 12:28 pm
by 535dboy
Give us more details then.
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:42 pm
by POC
More details on the xenons or details on the car?
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:01 pm
by X5Sport
I'll do it for him....
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:31 pm
by chris.t
Piccys or it didn't happen
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 11:07 am
by Nat
I thought if its a 4.8 iS with adaptive headlights, the light switch will have a setting to the left of O ( off ) which is a headlight symbol with a capital A .
I may be wrong, its been a while since I have seen an E53, but for sure the E70 has the headlight with capital A symbol to the left of the off position.
Regards,
Nat.
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 8:26 pm
by POC
It's not an E53 mate. 08 4.8i m sport
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 4:53 pm
by Nat
Should be the same then as I have adaptive headlights . Headlight symbol to the left of off with a capital A
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Regards
Nat.
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:05 pm
by ImaginativeTruth
Anybody else annoyed with the placement of the green led showing the lights are on automatically? I cant see it without taking my right hand off the wheel.
Oftern people ahead of me think I am flashing them as the lights go on and off under shady tree avenues etc...
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:57 pm
by X5Sport
Same here....stupid place to put it!
I had the sensitivity setting changed to less sensitive by my Dealer. Stops them coming on under trees, or a clear blue sky (the car reads it as a uniform grey = cloud in BMW language).
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:13 pm
by POC
I think the 'A' you refer to is for auto lights. Adaptive xenon is a separate option.
Re: How to tell if an E70 has adaptive xenon?
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 4:08 pm
by Nat
Mmmmmm....well in that case I don't know.
I have both as I can clearly see my lights moving when you turn the wheel at night. I was under the impression that the A setting did both.
You are making me look now........!