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ed325i
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Post Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:37 pm

Hi, I have changed from the early headlights to the later smiley ones and the problem I have is when I put the side lights on, not only does the side lights light up but the main light comes on aswell but it is dimmer than dip beam. Is there a different way to wire the later lights to the older loom so I get side lights?
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Post Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:05 pm

This is a feature of both lights.
It happens on most 'older' cars....

You could probably wire a way around it?

Where in Cambridge are you by the way?

I live in Orwell, when I'm not at Uni....
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Post Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:10 pm

Hi, I live in hauxton. any news on the bourn meet?
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Post Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:12 pm

I've been trying to get in touch with the owner, Len, to no avail as yet.

Will keep trying and keep everyone posted!!
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Post Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:36 pm

Ed its a easy fix, just pull two plugs off.

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Post Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:30 pm

Why would you want to "repair" something that's working as it should?
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Post Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:05 am

Demlotcrew wrote:Ed its a easy fix, just pull two plugs off.

Andrew
Hi, What two plugs?
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Post Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:09 am

Brianmoooore wrote:Why would you want to "repair" something that's working as it should?
Hi, I see other e30's with just the side ligths on, the little ones at the top of the lamp this is what I trying to get.