PDC Wacko with Angel Eye install - JLevi

bmw2805 · #1 01-27-2006, 02:31 AM

Hi All,

I just did the angel eye install (Kit from Jlevi) and the front PDC has gone crazy it is always on. I did search in the forum but dont seem to have a solution. Any Ideas ????

Thanks. JD.

powers1 · #2 01-27-2006, 05:53 AM

One or two members had the same problem as you!Dont know if they sorted it out!Call Jlevi they seem to be ccoperative....................

bmw2805 · #3 01-27-2006, 12:31 PM

I will contact JLevi soon .....

powers1 · #4 01-27-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw2805

I will contact JLevi soon .....

Have a look at this ongoing thread on the latest on this subject.

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...yes-pdc-2.html

Nick@Jlevi SW · #5 01-27-2006, 08:44 PM

Believe I already talked to you about this but it's a bad ground

Bruciebonuz · #6 02-15-2006, 09:58 AM

Did anyone ever sort this? Am looking at getting this done in the UK but dont want to have the hassle of trying to fix the PDC as a result

Juanted · #7 02-15-2006, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw2805

Hi All,

I just did the angel eye install (Kit from Jlevi) and the front PDC has gone crazy it is always on. I did search in the forum but dont seem to have a solution. Any Ideas ????

Thanks. JD.

JD,

Contact drex. He had the same problem. I can't remember how (or even IF) he fixed it. I do know that he had the EXACT situation as you. He's off visiting some family in Florida, so it may be a few hours before he responds, but I know he will... Good luck.

Juan

drex · #8 02-16-2006, 01:16 AM

never fixed it.

haven't had time.

my ground is the JUMP POINT GROUND. large nut at the DRIVER's side. it is the ULTIMATE GROUND POINT in the engine compartment. it is not a BAD GROUND spot.

mine front PDC has gone wacko, and I won't have time to R&R it till the last weekend of the month.....

sorry i can't be of help!

i really don't think a 'bad' grounding point is the cause. something is generating a field that is interfering with the PDC sensors.

Kewl X5 · #9 02-16-2006, 02:45 AM

Remember, in the E46 3-series, they DON'T have FRONT PDC, but they can get REAR PDC as an option. Thus, there was never a problem of DDEs causing PDC problems in the 3-series.

staffop · #10 02-16-2006, 09:19 AM

If it is interference then it will be worth trying to relocate the ballasts away from the PDC.
I have a set of angel eyes awaiting installation and noticed that the ballasts are plastic and the cables aren't shielded. If you look at the Xenon ballasts on the other hand they are metal and the cable is shielded (although probably kick out a much higher voltage).
When I eventually

get hold of an ECE drivers side (passenger side UK) Xenon Headlamp unit I'm going to try extending and shielding the cables between the ballasts & angel eyes if I have a problem with PDC.