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Re: 325ix Fog Lights

> From: "M Barry Ritchey" <MBRITCH@domain.elided>
> Date: 02 Aug 1996 15:29:24 -0700
> Subject: 325ix Fog Lights
> 
>      
>      I'm the proud new owner of a '90 325ix. Regrettably it's a 4-door (2 
>      more than I wanted) and 'stealth' white (I don't like plain white 
>      bread either),but life's a compromise (especially with used cars).
>      
>      I've been subscribed to the digest for about a week. I'll get to the 
>      point with my first posting.
>      
>      I want to be able to use the 325ix fog lights with the parking lights 
>      on and with any (low and high) headlight setting. In stock 
>      configuration, they will only come on when the lowbeams are on. 
>      
>      Also - Is there a source for amber lenses or bulbs for the stock '90 
>      elypsoid fog lights? IMHO, amber beats clear any day in true fog/snow 
>      conditiions.
>      
>      I can understand how BMW might not want the fog lights on at the same 
>      the highbeams are on (that's a lot of wattage). Too much for the 
>      alternator (95 amp I believe)? Comments? 

Check your local vehicle code laws. In California, the vehicle code expressly
says that all auxilliary lights must work ONLY in conjunction with the low beam
headlights. I presume that many states are similar.

I have necver heard of anyone getting a "fix-it" ticket for it, but it could
happen.


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