Adaptive headlight failure - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Carjack · 10-23-2012, 01:24 PM

This message came up on the instrument panel this evening:-
'Adaptive headlight failure '
Anybody else had this message?
Is there an easy cure or does it mean an overnight with the main dealer?

TMP · 10-23-2012, 02:46 PM

Assume it still happens after turning car on/off?

if so yep...dealer time

Carjack · 10-24-2012, 01:45 PM

This evening the Adaptive Lights worked perfectly!

Phew!
PS fingers crossed!

NISFAN · 10-24-2012, 01:55 PM

Still worth taking it in, it's under warranty.

Carjack · 10-26-2012, 11:04 AM

'phoned the main dealer who told me to make contact if I get the warning message again.

Banksy · 10-28-2012, 08:41 AM

Guys, how much of a benefit are the adaptive lamps? I heard some people find them annoying and tend to lag, particularly the automatic beam assist. I am going for Xenon only as a result. Thoughts welcome.

ubg · 10-28-2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banksy

Guys, how much of a benefit are the adaptive lamps? I heard some people find them annoying and tend to lag, particularly the automatic beam assist. I am going for Xenon only as a result. Thoughts welcome.

I've ordered it, my only experience was on E46 coupe and it
was fantastic. I would imagine it is even better now.

MaestroAl · 10-28-2012, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banksy

Guys, how much of a benefit are the adaptive lamps? I heard some people find them annoying and tend to lag, particularly the automatic beam assist. I am going for Xenon only as a result. Thoughts welcome.

The new adaptive and especially the new high beam assist are leagues apart from anything you've ever seen

Daveyc · 10-28-2012, 06:16 PM

I like the sound of that - I realised the monthly lease cost of the xenons wasn't much less than cost for the visibility package, so went for that.

Sounds like the adaptive lights work well ... :-)

RobUK · 10-28-2012, 07:34 PM

I was originally just going for Xenons but the salesman convinced me the relatively small additional cost of the Visibility Pack would be worth it. So glad I did, the adaptive lights are fantastic!

Had to make a hurried trip from North Yorkshire back to the south coast down the A1/M11/M25/M23 late at night in the driving rain. The adaptive lights really came into their own in what were dreadful driving conditions. The way they dynamically pick up the nearside verge plus the central reservation or offside verge giving you extra illumination without dazzling traffic in front or cars coming the other way is very clever - it's a great active safety feature. Not at all distracting and you quickly become accustomed to the superior visibility at night.

As to the high beam assist, it's really quick to react and I've not been flashed at all by oncoming traffic. If I was ordering another F30 today the Visibility Pack would be a 'must have'.

Banksy · 10-29-2012, 04:48 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys, you have convinced me! i have just added the vis pack to my order.

andymj · 10-29-2012, 03:06 PM

I've tried putting the adaptive lights on whist on the motorway ... Not sure if I should or not as the high beam comes on and it's quite a hard thing to get over to leave it on ... You instinctively think your blinding everyone.

MaestroAl · 10-29-2012, 03:26 PM

You should always have adaptive on

10-23-2012, 01:24 PM	#1
Carjack Stormtrooper Drives: 320D M-Sport Estoril Blue II Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Posts: 387 iTrader: (0)	Adaptive headlight failure This message came up on the instrument panel this evening:- 'Adaptive headlight failure ' Anybody else had this message? Is there an easy cure or does it mean an overnight with the main dealer?
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10-23-2012, 02:46 PM	#2
TMP Colonel Drives: M135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,817 iTrader: (0)	Assume it still happens after turning car on/off? if so yep...dealer time __________________ M-Lite & Family 5er

10-24-2012, 01:55 PM	#4
NISFAN Major Drives: The best kind of F30 :) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK Posts: 1,479 iTrader: (0)	Still worth taking it in, it's under warranty. __________________ palmer sport M3

10-28-2012, 07:34 PM	#10
RobUK Captain Drives: F30 328i Lux' 8SAT, Red Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 825 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 [0.00] 2012 BMW 328i [5.00]	I was originally just going for Xenons but the salesman convinced me the relatively small additional cost of the Visibility Pack would be worth it. So glad I did, the adaptive lights are fantastic! Had to make a hurried trip from North Yorkshire back to the south coast down the A1/M11/M25/M23 late at night in the driving rain. The adaptive lights really came into their own in what were dreadful driving conditions. The way they dynamically pick up the nearside verge plus the central reservation or offside verge giving you extra illumination without dazzling traffic in front or cars coming the other way is very clever - it's a great active safety feature. Not at all distracting and you quickly become accustomed to the superior visibility at night. As to the high beam assist, it's really quick to react and I've not been flashed at all by oncoming traffic. If I was ordering another F30 today the Visibility Pack would be a 'must have'. __________________ 2012 F30 328i Lux', 8SAT, Melbourne Red

10-29-2012, 03:06 PM	#12
andymj Private Drives: BMW 330d M Sport Touring Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bucks Posts: 96 iTrader: (0)	I've tried putting the adaptive lights on whist on the motorway ... Not sure if I should or not as the high beam comes on and it's quite a hard thing to get over to leave it on ... You instinctively think your blinding everyone. __________________ Melbourne Red 330D M Sport. Visibility Pack Advanced Parking Pack, Professional Media Pack & Adaptive Suspension.

10-24-2012, 01:45 PM	#3
Carjack Stormtrooper Drives: 320D M-Sport Estoril Blue II Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Posts: 387 iTrader: (0)	This evening the Adaptive Lights worked perfectly! Phew! PS fingers crossed!

10-26-2012, 11:04 AM	#5
Carjack Stormtrooper Drives: 320D M-Sport Estoril Blue II Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Posts: 387 iTrader: (0)	'phoned the main dealer who told me to make contact if I get the warning message again.

10-28-2012, 08:41 AM	#6
Banksy Private Drives: Ordering soon F31 330d xDrive Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	Guys, how much of a benefit are the adaptive lamps? I heard some people find them annoying and tend to lag, particularly the automatic beam assist. I am going for Xenon only as a result. Thoughts welcome.

10-28-2012, 06:16 PM	#9
Daveyc Private First Class Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bristol Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	I like the sound of that - I realised the monthly lease cost of the xenons wasn't much less than cost for the visibility package, so went for that. Sounds like the adaptive lights work well ... :-)

10-29-2012, 04:48 AM	#11
Banksy Private Drives: Ordering soon F31 330d xDrive Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback guys, you have convinced me! i have just added the vis pack to my order.

10-29-2012, 03:26 PM	#13
MaestroAl Major Drives: Superman 330D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,195 iTrader: (0)	You should always have adaptive on __________________ "Superman 330D M Sport" Estoril Blue / Coral Red 2PF\|ZAP\|ZMP\|ZVI\|2VF\|3AP\|420\|488\|494\|5DC\|688\|6NR IT ARRIVED!

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