[sumsuv]

I believe there is an issue with my Laser Lights, I have noticed that the intensity doesn't change with speed over 38 mph on automatic high beam. It used to do that but not at the moment.
I took it to the dealer and they say everything is fine, they did take out for a drive at night as well and the notes said that the auto high beam works. I am not sure where I go from here as there is no indication in the instrument panel

[Bigtop]

Are the laser lights only supposed to go on if you use the automatic high beam?
If you do not use automatic high beam but just flip the high beams on normally and are going over 37mph, do the laser lights not come on?
How can you tell if they turn on at 37 mph, do you see the beam on the road get brighter?

[maczrool]

I have yet to see mine turn on either even with auto high beam enabled.

[sumsuv]

Originally Posted by Bigtop

Are the laser lights only supposed to go on if you use the automatic high beam?
If you do not use automatic high beam but just flip the high beams on normally and are going over 37mph, do the laser lights not come on?
How can you tell if they turn on at 37 mph, do you see the beam on the road get brighter?

Yes beam on the road gets brighter and they are supposed to work with Auto high beam only!!

[wdlv]

Originally Posted by sumsuv

I believe there is an issue with my Laser Lights, I have noticed that the intensity doesn't change with speed over 38 mph on automatic high beam. It used to do that but not at the moment.
I took it to the dealer and they say everything is fine, they did take out for a drive at night as well and the notes said that the auto high beam works. I am not sure where I go from here as there is no indication in the instrument panel

I had a similar experience after I had the "recall" software installed. Not sure what happened but it required another visit to the dealership, a few days later it was fixed (it was strictly a software fix). I'd try that route first.

[nvsocr7]

On the left turn stick there are two buttons. Click the bottom one I think. On the instrument display you'll see a blue icon (when your regular lights are on). If that blue icon is lit, the lights should brighten when there's no other car coming at you.

[maczrool]

I never get the blue icon unless a pull back on the stalk to flash and yes auto high beams are turned on.

[RVAGuy]

Originally Posted by maczrool

I never get the blue icon unless a pull back on the stalk to flash and yes auto high beams are turned on.

You high beams apparently work so:
1. Are you sure you have the option on your vehicle?
2. Are you driving in a non-urban area without other traffic? System will not activate high beams if it "sees" other vehicles.

If 1 & 2 are yes, you probably are having software issues.

[maczrool]

I have the laser lights in the US so we should have the auto high beams. I coded it for the anti dazzle before realizing I had to enable auto auto high beam on the lighting stall and not just the auto button on the dash so maybe something happened in the coding process although I did exactly as the instructions said.

I drive mostly in the city on back roads and there are definitely stretches with no cars and the highs never come on. Does the location matter as much as the isolation? I’ve not taken it out in the “country” since enabling the auto high beam function, just figured it would work when no cars were around but it’s not.

[RVAGuy]

Originally Posted by maczrool

I have the laser lights in the US so we should have the auto high beams. I coded it for the anti dazzle before realizing I had to enable auto auto high beam on the lighting stall and not just the auto button on the dash so maybe something happened in the coding process although I did exactly as the instructions said.

I drive mostly in the city on back roads and there are definitely stretches with no cars and the highs never come on. Does the location matter as much as the isolation? I’ve not taken it out in the “country” since enabling the auto high beam function, just figured it would work when no cars were around but it’s not.

What model do you have to confirm it's standard? No, location is not factor, just other vehicle lights. No need to be in farm country. I'm in suburbs and high beams activate frequently despite street etc. lights.

This prompted me to check my light package (delivery expected this week). Noticed it states as standard: "decoding for no-dazzle high-beam assistance" whatever that means.

[maczrool]

It’s a 2019 40i. The sticker says adaptive LED headlights with laser.

[RVAGuy]

Originally Posted by maczrool

It’s a 2019 40i. The sticker says adaptive LED headlights with laser.

BMW site lists them as standard. Do you get green "A" indication on panel when you depress the lower of the two buttons on the turn signal?

[maczrool]

Yes, I have the A symbol lit whenever the lights are active which is why I assume I have support for it. Thanks!

[RVAGuy]

Originally Posted by maczrool

Yes, I have the A symbol lit whenever the lights are active which is why I assume I have support for it. Thanks!

The sensor to detect other vehicles is behind the rear view mirror. Anything there blocking?

If not, the lights work (you can turn on manually) and system is activated (you get green A) so my assumption is software issue.

[maczrool]

Nothing blocking it. So I’d agree with you.

[maczrool]

The high beams finally came on last night. I’ve only been driving with auto high beams for about two weeks and mostly just after dawn and late afternoon. But yesterday it was completely dark and they worked. It was just LED high beams since I was only going about 23-35, but at least it was working.

It’s odd that it can be dark enough for the lights to switch on but the high beams don’t function unless it’s really dark.

[RVAGuy]

Originally Posted by maczrool

The high beams finally came on last night. I’ve only been driving with auto high beams for about two weeks and mostly just after dawn and late afternoon. But yesterday it was completely dark and they worked. It was just LED high beams since I was only going about 23-35, but at least it was working.

It’s odd that it can be dark enough for the lights to switch on but the high beams don’t function unless it’s really dark.

Great that the mystery is solved.

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by maczrool

The high beams finally came on last night. I've only been driving with auto high beams for about two weeks and mostly just after dawn and late afternoon. But yesterday it was completely dark and they worked. It was just LED high beams since I was only going about 23-35, but at least it was working.

It's odd that it can be dark enough for the lights to switch on but the high beams don't function unless it's really dark.

If you were driving 2-3mph faster (approx. 37mph / 60km/h), your Lasers would have kicked on.

[novablackm3]

i have never seen the laser lights come on let alone the blue light getting brighter..

[maczrool]

I don’t know that I’ve seen the lasers either. I got it up to 40 last night on the road where the highs come on but it didn’t look any different than the LEDs high beams to me. It was only running high beams for a short while so maybe I just didn’t notice.

[zhangyi17]

Originally Posted by maczrool

I don’t know that I’ve seen the lasers either. I got it up to 40 last night on the road where the highs come on but it didn’t look any different than the LEDs high beams to me. It was only running high beams for a short while so maybe I just didn’t notice.

I am convinced the laser light is just a gimmick. But before ordering the car, ppl on this forum convinced me that the look is better with at blue plastic thing. I still don't think this laser light actually adds any benefit

[maczrool]

Originally Posted by zhangyi17

I am convinced the laser light is just a gimmick. But before ordering the car, ppl on this forum convinced me that the look is better with at blue plastic thing. I still don't think this laser light actually adds any benefit

There is seemingly benefit, but like much of the tech, there are a lot of conditions that have to be met before it functions.