18 M240i Headlights Shut Off When Door Opens

Audioholics · 11-30-2017, 10:47 PM

I recently traded my 15 M235i for an 18 M240i with Adaptive LED Headlights.

I notice when I shut the car off at night, the headlights turn off the moment I open the door. I don't recall my M235i doing this. It usually left the lights on for 20-30 sec depending on the setting for exterior lights in iDrive. I have my M240i set for 20 sec.

Is this normal behavior now for 18 models equipped with the latest iDrive? I really miss having the headlights remain illuminated especially in a dark parking lot.

Hasser · 12-02-2017, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Audioholics

I recently traded my 15 M235i for an 18 M240i with Adaptive LED Headlights.

I notice when I shut the car off at night, the headlights turn off the moment I open the door. I don't recall my M235i doing this. It usually left the lights on for 20-30 sec depending on the setting for exterior lights in iDrive. I have my M240i set for 20 sec.

Is this normal behavior now for 18 models equipped with the latest iDrive? I really miss having the headlights remain illuminated especially in a dark parking lot.

I'm sure this is configured in the idrive

Welcome lights.

SteveInfante · 12-03-2017, 03:41 PM

Yep, user selectable. Mine do the same thing on my 14' 228.

Audioholics · 12-04-2017, 07:35 AM

The welcome lights are set at 20sec and only seem to affect door and interior lighting. Any idea where in iDrive you select headlights?

omera60 · 12-04-2017, 09:16 AM

As far as my knowledge goes the headlights themselves only come on LED’s not Xenon’s. On our Xenon headlights you only get the LED angel eyes, the headlights themselves don’t come on during welcome. I don’t know if you can code it or not though...

Bmw Fan M240i · 12-18-2017, 01:31 PM

Welcome lights are when you unlock the car, they turn the headlights on for the period selected....
Courtesy lights are when they stay on after you leave the car, but to activate this you must flash the high beam once before leaving the car, the headlights will then stay in for the period you selected in idrive.

cxp213 · 12-18-2017, 03:24 PM

I wish these things were better described in the manual.

When I was coding my E92, I saw something called "Follow me home" under the lighting section. I was able to activate the headlights by double pressing on the trunk key and I could set the duration as well (similar to what 'Bmw Fan M240i' described above for the "courtesy lights"). I guess that's tied into the courtesy lights on the F-series...?

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Audioholics Private 21 Rep 87 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	18 M240i Headlights Shut Off When Door Opens I recently traded my 15 M235i for an 18 M240i with Adaptive LED Headlights. I notice when I shut the car off at night, the headlights turn off the moment I open the door. I don't recall my M235i doing this. It usually left the lights on for 20-30 sec depending on the setting for exterior lights in iDrive. I have my M240i set for 20 sec. Is this normal behavior now for 18 models equipped with the latest iDrive? I really miss having the headlights remain illuminated especially in a dark parking lot.
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SteveInfante NewFinishColumbia/detailer 604 Rep 2,096 Posts Drives: 2015 F31 xDrive Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	Yep, user selectable. Mine do the same thing on my 14' 228. __________________ 328 F31 xDrive/OSM/Venetian Luxury Line/Cold Weather/Premium/Driving Assist/Nav/Tech "Golden Goose" 78' Honda CB400A project http://www.instagram.com/steve_inf31
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Audioholics Private 21 Rep 87 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	The welcome lights are set at 20sec and only seem to affect door and interior lighting. Any idea where in iDrive you select headlights?
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omera60 First Lieutenant 195 Rep 366 Posts Drives: 218i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Istanbul iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X2 [5.25] 1993 BMW 850Ci [8.33] 1990 BMW 316i [8.00] 1994 BMW 318i [0.00] 2000 BMW Z3 Coupe [8.83] 1974 BMW Alpina A2 ... [10.00] 1985 BMW 635 CSi [0.00] 2018 BMW X3 [0.00] 1975 BMW 2002 [5.50] 2016 BMW 218i Coupe [8.00] 2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe [8.67]	As far as my knowledge goes the headlights themselves only come on LED’s not Xenon’s. On our Xenon headlights you only get the LED angel eyes, the headlights themselves don’t come on during welcome. I don’t know if you can code it or not though...
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Bmw Fan M240i Private First Class 40 Rep 102 Posts Drives: M240i Sunset Orange, Oyster Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Welcome lights are when you unlock the car, they turn the headlights on for the period selected.... Courtesy lights are when they stay on after you leave the car, but to activate this you must flash the high beam once before leaving the car, the headlights will then stay in for the period you selected in idrive.
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cxp213 Lieutenant 313 Rep 525 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	I wish these things were better described in the manual. When I was coding my E92, I saw something called "Follow me home" under the lighting section. I was able to activate the headlights by double pressing on the trunk key and I could set the duration as well (similar to what 'Bmw Fan M240i' described above for the "courtesy lights"). I guess that's tied into the courtesy lights on the F-series...?
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