What is the reason why the BMW headlights cannot be turned off in the 0 position?

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StRose
07/30/25 12:38am
For daytime running lights, even if the light switch is in the 0 position, they will remain on unless you disable them through the iDrive system. Therefore, when encountering this situation, first confirm whether it's just the daytime running lights that are on. If the headlights (high beam/low beam) automatically turn on at night when the light switch is in the 0 position, then it indicates a genuine problem. There are three common reasons why headlights remain on and cannot be turned off: 1. There is an issue with the headlight module; 2. The light switch control center is faulty; 3. The height sensor is damaged, there is a short circuit in the connector, or the height sensor's installation position has shifted.
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