is this normal??

[32i_guy]

Hi guys, I live in Toronot, Canada. I have 1993 320i. my lights are on all the time. whether my light switch is on or off. it seems that the only thing it does is control my fog light(to allow me to turn them off or on)otherwise my car runs like night version at any point of the day.
Is this normal or it's just a canadian version of it.

Help please.
thanks [driving2]

 

[cja@uwalumni.com]

who is this norma you speak of?

 

[manuel]

maybe you have daytime driving lights?

 

[Keyz2mybimmer]

didn't have daytime running light...at least that year...

 

[Ghost]

As more cars use daytime running lights, the risk to drivers not using them will steadily increase, according to Transport Canada studies. Starting with the 1990 model-year, all cars sold in Canada must have Daytime Running Lights (DRLs).

Article source

 

[Murray BMF]

Did the car have "daytime running lights" when you got it? If not, probably the switch stuck in the on position. You are going to have to trouble shoot it a little and find where the short is, or just drive around with your lights on, look on the bright side, I had a buddy whose 'vette (chevette that is) had permantly running windshield wipers-that was very annoying.

 

[Tom]

If you live in CAN, I believe DRL lights are mandatory over there. In the US you can opt to have this turned off at the dealer.