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      10-22-2016, 10:47 AM   #1
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Door light strips, ambient lighting?

I noticed there is what looks like a lighting strip running along the inside of the door, towards the top of the door card. I assume this is for ambient lighting, but I'm sure these have never lit up and I have never seen an option for this lighting.

Any ideas? Are these default but only wired in if an option is ticked when ordering the car? I can't see a similar strip on the dash, so just the door cards. It's a 2012 640d Coupe.

Can they be hooked up, I'd imagine so...?
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      10-22-2016, 10:54 AM   #2
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Not sure if these are options or standard, on mine they are adjusted by the dashboard dimmer switch and if they are on the lowest you barely notice them. do yours just need adjusting? There is no ambient lighting strip on the dash like other models, there are some that shine down from the roof that light up center console.
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      10-22-2016, 12:27 PM   #3
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I believe my interior lights are on full, but I'll check the lights directly tonight. I've never noticed a glow on the door though, may just be subtle.
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      10-22-2016, 04:40 PM   #4
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There are definitely lights on the doors which come on with the headlights. I didn't notice mine for a while too. They're the BMW orange color.
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      10-22-2016, 04:53 PM   #5
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I checked and yeah they do light up. Never noticed them, could do with being just a tiny bit brighter imo.
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      10-23-2016, 10:14 PM   #6
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yeah i notice the 6 series are pretty dim, not as bright as my f10 5series.
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