Sounds like your alternator isn't "generating."

If that's not the case, then you can assume there's no possible connection between having your lights on and how your engine runs.

You can, of course, turn your lights on during the day ... .

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Kent Christensen
Albuquerque
'07 GL320CDI, '10 CL550. '01 Porsche Boxster
Two BMW motorcycles