Cibie driving lights
Discussion
Hi,I have been trying to get the Cibie driving lights (front fog lights) to work and have discovered there's no bulb and bulb holder in p/s driving light.
Does any body know if you can still get these.
Also I not sure if the bulb holder is joined to the bulb,or does the bulb pull out of bulb holder.
When I switch on drive lights on,they don't come on,but come on if I use flasher (well one does,the one with bulb in).Is it right that when you switch them on and switch light is on,the lights should be on.Hope you can understand this,as I haven't explained it very well (it's a mess}thanks Ken.
Does any body know if you can still get these.
Also I not sure if the bulb holder is joined to the bulb,or does the bulb pull out of bulb holder.
When I switch on drive lights on,they don't come on,but come on if I use flasher (well one does,the one with bulb in).Is it right that when you switch them on and switch light is on,the lights should be on.Hope you can understand this,as I haven't explained it very well (it's a mess}thanks Ken.
We must share the same car...
On mine I've just taken out the n/s bulb as it was dead, only to realise they come on when main beam is on. They've been under the Cibie cover for the last few months.
So, is this illegal to drive with them on (once I replace the bulb) with main beam on?
If it isn't then are 'driving' lamps different to 'fog' lamps? Pardon my ignorance on this.
On mine I've just taken out the n/s bulb as it was dead, only to realise they come on when main beam is on. They've been under the Cibie cover for the last few months.
So, is this illegal to drive with them on (once I replace the bulb) with main beam on?
If it isn't then are 'driving' lamps different to 'fog' lamps? Pardon my ignorance on this.
I think Demon Tweeks sell these. IIRC they are called Cibie Airports.
I'll have a look for a link later.
When a stone trashed mine I bought a tempory replacement from Halfords think they were Hella, not a perfect fit but works for the time being.
Have also just bought some replacement main headlight units (Wipac) which seem to have a better lens design than the existing, though probably not as good as Cibie, and the reflectors are plastic which means they won't rust like Cibies do!
Leo
I'll have a look for a link later.
When a stone trashed mine I bought a tempory replacement from Halfords think they were Hella, not a perfect fit but works for the time being.
Have also just bought some replacement main headlight units (Wipac) which seem to have a better lens design than the existing, though probably not as good as Cibie, and the reflectors are plastic which means they won't rust like Cibies do!
Leo
Driving lamps should only come on with main beam. Fogs are only supposed to work with dipped, thought IIRC they can be used instead of dips providing certain mounting dimensions apply?
The distinction is in the beam pattern, which is a function of reflector shape and lens design. Fog beams are wide, low and flat-topped; drives basically just throw a lot of extra light at the scenery.
In the good old days we had long-range spotlights, but they generally require a round conical reflector, which doesn't fit too well with modern rectangular lamps
Ian
The distinction is in the beam pattern, which is a function of reflector shape and lens design. Fog beams are wide, low and flat-topped; drives basically just throw a lot of extra light at the scenery.
In the good old days we had long-range spotlights, but they generally require a round conical reflector, which doesn't fit too well with modern rectangular lamps
Ian
They are driving not fog lights and are wired to be on with main beam.
I confirm they are Airport units on my car
This is a link to a Cibie supplier
www.cars.u-net.com/cibie.htm
I confirm they are Airport units on my car
This is a link to a Cibie supplier
www.cars.u-net.com/cibie.htm
On my 400 they are driving lights wired to only come on when flashing or with main beam,although I've re-wired mine through a seperate switch to come on independently of other lights. I'm sure I've got a couple of the bulb holders spare in the garage, if you don't want/need to buy a complete light unit. Let me know if you're interested.
Paul.
Paul.
If you aren't in a hurry pick one up off Ebay - the last one I got was about £5 - and the bulbs alone cost £6!
Also I have taken to protecting the lenses, or else they only last about 10k miles before a stone gets them.
Finally, I drive with mine on + sides at dusk before lighting-up time. I reckon its safer for pedestrians (no that many step out in front of a wedge with that exhaust noise!) and there's less drag.
THey are also wired to the flasher circuit - much more convenient than raising the pods.
Also I have taken to protecting the lenses, or else they only last about 10k miles before a stone gets them.
Finally, I drive with mine on + sides at dusk before lighting-up time. I reckon its safer for pedestrians (no that many step out in front of a wedge with that exhaust noise!) and there's less drag.
THey are also wired to the flasher circuit - much more convenient than raising the pods.
I've often wondered about the behaviour of mine (clear lens driving lights).
Flashing headlights when pods are down (i.e. completely off), the driving lights flash. When sidelights are on (sidelights in bumper + pods raised with dim-dip), both headlights and driving lights flash, but when dipped beam (or main) is on, only the headlights flash.
Never really been bothered in finding out why, but now curious into how others work.
Rich.
Flashing headlights when pods are down (i.e. completely off), the driving lights flash. When sidelights are on (sidelights in bumper + pods raised with dim-dip), both headlights and driving lights flash, but when dipped beam (or main) is on, only the headlights flash.
Never really been bothered in finding out why, but now curious into how others work.
Rich.
There are probably as many different ways for them to work as there are wedges!
I've owned two 1986 350i's and they were both different.
There is a lot of trickery with diodes and relays, and it's quite often different from car to car, notwithstanding faults that accrue over the years.
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