Headlight Switch Problems of Mazda CX-5

Headlights, low beam. I've had my Cx-5 touring since I bought it new in July 2013. I always noticed how the headlights, when turned on, are very bright for a split second, then instantly dims down lower. This happened all the time the first 2 years driving it. I knew it had the latest technology for road adaptive headlights. So I thought it was the way it should work. About 2-3 months ago, they started to come on, and stay bright constantly, until I turned them off then on again. Now, they would stay bright for hours if I don't touch the headlight switch. Then when I do switch them to another setting; they would go dimmer and stay there. After a few times doing this, I took it to the dealer to be checked out. After a thorough inspection, the mechanic reported that these (factory) headlamps are supposed to turn on high then low in a split second. This does not sound logical to me, especially since I spent 15 years working in the automotive industry (for oem suppliers, and I also worked directly with Ford, Chrysler, Mazda, others) for a few different major electromechanical vehicle oem components. Unless there is something I don't know about these headlights, why would they do this split second bright then dim for the first couple years, and suddenly start staying bright from the time I start the car? they now (erratically) stay bright as long as I don't touch the switch arm. When I do, they come on bright for a split second, then dim down. This condition is erratic, parked, in motion, idling etc. , I have noticed on poorly lit back roads, that the headlights (when "low" were not adequate to see the road, and is a serious road hazard. I often turn on the high beams to compensate for the dim headlights. I can send the dealer inspection report upon request. Thank you.

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I purchased a new 2015 Mazda cx5 in may of 2015 with the tour technology package. Therefore, I have the bi-xenon, hid, headlamps. I do like the curve adaptive feature that moves the entire light system left and right by15 degrees. I drive mostly in well lit city areas, but when my brother was here last November and noticed in rural areas how easy it was to ¿overdrive¿ both low and high beam settings. I have to admit that the regular h1 high beams on my 2007 Mazda6 are far better than these 2015 hid lights. They have a sharp cut off on the left side of the highway when on low beam so they don't illuminate as far down the road as I would like, and that may explain part of the problem when lights are switched to high beam as well. I have discussed this issue with my Mazda service dept. , and they tell me that by federal law, they are not allowed to raise the height of these ¿self-leveling¿ lights. They can only adjust from side to side for more or less lighting. I can understand why the insurance institute for highway safety gave the 2016 Mazda cx5 a marginal rating even with the bi-xenon headlamps. Even at normal highway speeds, it would be difficult to stop for objects on poorly lit rural roads. I do feel that this is a big safety concern. Manufacturers and their engineers need to reevalute the importance of basic features such as headlights.

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