mercedes benz foglights ? ? ?
16 September 2009, 10:19 AM
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mercedes benz foglights ? ? ?
ive noticed for the a while now that the newer model merc's have something going on with there front fog lights. they seem to be on with the same side as the indicator when the indicator is on. and then go off with the indicator.
and i see alot with just one foglight switched on. i only ever see this on newer merc's. so im a bit intrigued.
is this a wiring fault or is this a new thing?
dan
and i see alot with just one foglight switched on. i only ever see this on newer merc's. so im a bit intrigued.
is this a wiring fault or is this a new thing?
dan
16 September 2009, 11:30 AM
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Probably their "Intelligent" lighting system
The idea is it lights up the curb when turning.
In reality it turns on and off at random, and makes people at junctions unable to see the indicators due to the dazzle.
And yes, alot do go on the fritz, turning the nearside fog light on and off when there is no need
Useless feature, EU should not allow it. (under construction & use, blah blah etc)
The idea is it lights up the curb when turning.
In reality it turns on and off at random, and makes people at junctions unable to see the indicators due to the dazzle.
And yes, alot do go on the fritz, turning the nearside fog light on and off when there is no need
Useless feature, EU should not allow it. (under construction & use, blah blah etc)
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16 September 2009, 11:31 AM
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Options on some Mercedes-Benz is bi-xenon headlamp wash, dynamic range adjustment and cornering light function in fog lamps.
Mercedes-Benz UK - Lines and equipment - Optional equipment
Mercedes-Benz UK - Lines and equipment - Optional equipment
16 September 2009, 01:45 PM
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Surely illegal as you shouldn't use your fog lights unless visibility is down to 25m or something similar.
I think the new Octavias have this "feature" too.
Steve
I think the new Octavias have this "feature" too.
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16 September 2009, 01:54 PM
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We saw one of them Audi Jeepy Things (as my daughter calls em!) doin this the other night. Well cool in my opinion! I do rather like lighting the woods up wi me Scooby tho' 
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16 September 2009, 05:53 PM
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Average beam length of a fog light - 8m
Highway Code stopping distances at 30mph - 20m
They're good at lighting up something you are definitely about to hit
Highway Code stopping distances at 30mph - 20m
They're good at lighting up something you are definitely about to hit
17 September 2009, 11:14 AM
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Hella Dynaview looks like the famous 1000FF, but has two H3 bulbs per lamp controlled by a signal from a yaw sensor, one for corners and the other for straight ahead.... even has a cool fader effect so no sudden on/off transitions.
I think it's cool but slightly pointless unless you live at the top of the Stelvio Pass.
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I think it's cool but slightly pointless unless you live at the top of the Stelvio Pass.
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