Recent content by Dougal62

I can't unplug mine while it's charging thankfully. It could also cause sparking and erosion of the contact pins. So at least they've got that part right.

Yes I realise. It's just so funny what the manual says. In some areas I would imagine only being able to use the car a few times a year. Like the West coast of Scotland. Unless you can charge under cover of course. I mean on the one hand we have a people that have companies that don't seem to be...

I agree...

Our user manuals (yes, I've actually read a fair bit of it) tell us not to attempt charging our vehicles whilst it it raining or if we might stand in water (presumably snow and ice counts). Of course, we have to take this with a pinch of salt - oh, wait a minute that will make us even more...

This is the first answer I've heard that makes sense. I presumed that all headlight units were completely sealed for when engine cleaning took place and there was the possibility of water ingress. I now have to retract everything I've said and become humble again instead of pig-headed. My...

If that's the case condensate shouldn't form and no need for bags but...

It's a vicious circle. Condense, heat, evaporate, repeat. There's nowhere for the moisture to go if the units are sealed against water ingress.

My God... Can't understand the logic. If the bags become saturated they're useless. Not that I'm an expert in headlamps but I've never heard of this outstanding inventiveness used in a headlamp unit. Binoculars, telescopes, cameras and all things optical where low amounts of humidity might be...

I've changed bulbs back to originals and I still have a big dark patch on the road in front of the driver's side. Something definitely not right. I must have a look further into the headlight unit to see if there is something else interfering with the light distribution. As it stands, is awful...

This is a 1 series, Exclusive trim, June 2021. It should be the same on yours unless Bluetooth has been upgraded which should 'theoretically' be more compatible.

Just found a video explaining the working of the projector headlamp and it would seem the bags I found are covering part of the reflector bowl that is needed for light output.

I believe one day we will all have implants or gene splicing to give our eyes the ability to see as well as cats do in the dark and we won't need bright lights shining the way ahead...

I'm surprised you had problems with a Samsung as it along with Pixel phones are thought to be the most compatible with Android Auto. Glad you had some success though.

The bags are big enough that they could 'theoretically' get in front of a lamp. You did ask for a worst case scenario. I have been a departmental safety advisor in my lifetime and having to look at all possibilities is something I have been trained to do. Do you/anyone else have these bags in...

You can't see them because they are behind the behind/underneath the lamps behind the projector lens. You can't see anything behind one of these lenses.