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Message: <blockquote data-quote="meetoo" data-source="post: 211566" data-attributes="member: 4025">Thanks LCP. Very useful information! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> My practical (on E46) shows that the headlights can be on in position 2 and will flicker (brownout) when the engine is cranked.Interesting that the AC compressor will only engage a few seconds after the engine has started. Does the manuals show how that is achieved? I still have a feeling that the magnetic clutch will be engaged when the electricals are switch on in position 2, thus presenting an extra drag for the starter and battery.</blockquote>