BMW 325i Headlights Turn Off When Stopped

1932 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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ANDREW
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Several days ago at night my headlights started to turn themselves off whenever I stopped at a stop sign. After the car started to move again they came back on. BMW service is looking into this problem but they cannot replicate it. Anybody has any ideas?

Thanks for any help
Jan 11, 2006 at 5:13 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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intermittent short. Double check the charging system
Jan 18, 2006 at 8:25 AM
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STRAILER
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Try replacing the headlight control switch.
Jan 21, 2006 at 3:16 AM
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Suggested Repair

Check for an intermittent short and verify the charging system, and try replacing the headlight control switch.

Conversation Summary

The owner reports that the BMW 325i headlights turn off when the car stops and come back on once it starts moving again. BMW service could not replicate the issue. Experts suggested an intermittent short and a charging-system check, and also recommended trying a replacement headlight control switch.

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