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Old May 2, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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I know I have the HID lamps on the car I just bought - but am wondering if these are the "adaptive" headlights as well? (Or is that the same thing?)

The only clue I have to guess this is the case - When I start up the car they do a robotic routine and you can hear sounds and see the lights move...
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Old May 2, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Old May 3, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by LexiRX
I know I have the HID lamps on the car I just bought - but am wondering if these are the "adaptive" headlights as well? (Or is that the same thing?)

The only clue I have to guess this is the case - When I start up the car they do a robotic routine and you can hear sounds and see the lights move...

Uh..hear sounds?? I dont hear any sounds from mine, just the little dance they do.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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I too only see the movement of the HID, never hear any sound, if you hear sound, you might need to get the servo replace
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Old May 4, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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same here, i can see the headlamp move as i drive at night but can't hear a thing
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Do you notice them moving left or right when you turn the steering wheel in those directions while driving?
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Originally Posted by veleno
Do you notice them moving left or right when you turn the steering wheel in those directions while driving?
Not sure - will need to check that out.
No NONadaptive still do the startup routine regardless?

(re: sound - you have to be out of the car near the lamp to hear it in my case)
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