S2 DRIVING LIGHTS HELP PLEASE

[Mike Brewer]

Hi all just need some help if poss.Being a bit of a numpty.i have been trying to get my headlamps working also driving lights under front spolier.i now realise you turn the lights on by useing the two way switch on the strearing colum .lights wound up by hand .all working .Got one driving light working by useing contact cleaner.Haven'checked bulb in other driving lamp .Do the lights operate by the switch on the streering colum.as i took the fuses out first.thanks for your help Mike 1986 350i s2.Cr is booked in for a mot in the next couple of weeks.Cant wait...............

[mark387mw]

Those driving lights probably operate differently on each car, but mine are like this:
Driving light switch is in the centre console of switches, bottom row on the right. This is for on and off but only work when headlights are on main beam. Also, check the earths for each light - a bit exposed to the elements down there.

[Mike Brewer]

Thanks Mark .i was useing that switch .So to make Headlamps work i need to use the push switch on the streering colum.ASi have taken out the fuses to the motors .Thanks for your help .Mike

[mark387mw]

Yep, try with the main beam stalk, might just supply the power to your driving lights as well as main beam.

Did you get the stalling/no idle problem sorted? It's now happening to my car after a few months of inactivity and I've not fixed it yet.

[Mike Brewer]

Problem solved it was just a bulb.My car runs a little better after adjusting the idle .My mate thinks there might be a few gummed up sensors due to the car standing,Hope you get the problem sorted Mark .Cheers Mike