DIY - Wiring Facelift (2004 -06) Angel Eyes as DRLs

[RPX5]

I have a whole aftermarket assembly that is pretty much plug and play, i do not have a face lifted X5, but an 03 4.4. Obviously the AEs arent plug and play, but they didn't come with a ballast and when i asked about a ballast the simple reply from the retailer was "you don't need a ballast for this set up, splice into fog lights, i.e. white (power) wire splices to yellow on the fog light, brown (ground) wire splices to brown on the fog light. I posted a pic on the below thread if you'd like to see what I'm working with here.

Thanks in advance for any input, sorry if im intruding on a thread that wasn't meant to get this deep into the subject, but im new with the DIY thing on my X5 and weary of blowing it up (or causing a small fire in my fog light)

http://www.xoutpost.com/parts-accesso...switch-up.html

[TwinsPoppa]

Sorry my bad. I didn't mean to come off pissed or anything. You're not intruding at all to me.

I was just trying to communicate that this is not the typical AEs wiring for pre-facelift X. I didn't want someone just coming in here and assuming.

Lemme look at your thread and get back with you.

[BruinMan]

So does the Angel Eyes turn on when you start the car? Can you please explain how this mods works.

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by BruinMan

So does the Angel Eyes turn on when you start the car? Can you please explain how this mods works.

Refresh every now and then .. I'm trying to do the write-up now ... LOL ... patience please .. I only have so much time and I'm doing all this from memory for now.

But since you and others can't wait .. here's the quick shot.

Tap the positive (+) wire of the AEs which should be white the brown is the negative. Do this for each angel eye then run the wires to a 12V power source directly. I used the "big green" ignition wire in the steering column.

The secret/key is: KEEP THE WIRES SEPARATE!

Run the wires directly to your power source each connecting at a separate place. If you connect with one to the power source then tap that with the other - you will get an ERROR!

Since its powered by the ignition the angel eyes automatically come on whenever you turn on the car. If you turn your headlights on auto or manually, doesn't matter, it will not conflict with the AEs - they will still be on just like normal. But best thing is NO ERRORS!

That's it . No worries with the negative wires. Now, go turn off them DRLs!

You can also run it to a double switch, which is what I have now but will probably re-wire it directly to the ignition wire. Can't use a single switch as you need to keep the wires separate.

The other suggestion from mrbmwX5 is to do like I'm saying but use a single switch or run it to the ignition on one end. However you cut the AE positive wire, connect the wires from the ignition or switch to the AE positive, then wire a small bulb onto the cut AE positive wire - so that you won't get an ERROR! I didn't like cutting the wires and having extra lights in my lights! But this way you can run one wire to a power source and tap it with the other because you're not using the original AE wiring. I think my way is cleaner and simpler.

You can use this DIY link as reference pics on wire routing but I did NOT wire it like this.
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/l...-aes-drls.html

Got it? .... you're welcome.

BTW ... do I get a cookie?!

[mrbmwx5]

Originally Posted by TwinsPoppa

Refresh every now and then .. I'm trying to do the write-up now ... LOL ... patience please .. I only have so much time and I'm doing all this from memory for now.

But since you and others can't wait .. here's the quick shot.

Tap the positive (+) wire of the AEs which should be white the brown is the negative. Do this for each angel eye then run the wires to a 12V power source directly. I used the "big green" ignition wire in the steering column.

The secret/key is: KEEP THE WIRES SEPARATE!

Run the wires directly to your power source each connecting at a separate place. If you connect with one to the power source then tap that with the other - you will get an ERROR!

Since its powered by the ignition the angel eyes automatically come on whenever you turn on the car. If you turn your headlights on auto or manually, doesn't matter, it will not conflict with the AEs - they will still be on just like normal. But best thing is NO ERRORS!

That's it . No worries with the negative wires. Now, go turn off them DRLs!

You can also run it to a double switch, which is what I have now but will probably re-wire it directly to the ignition wire. Can't use a single switch as you need to keep the wires separate.

The other suggestion from mrbmwX5 is to do like I'm saying but use a single switch or run it to the ignition on one end. However you cut the AE positive wire, connect the wires from the ignition or switch to the AE positive, then wire a small bulb onto the cut AE positive wire - so that you won't get an ERROR! I didn't like cutting the wires and having extra lights in my lights! But this way you can run one wire to a power source and tap it with the other because you're not using the original AE wiring. I think my way is cleaner and simpler.

You can use this DIY link as reference pics on wire routing but I did NOT wire it like this.
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/l...-aes-drls.html

Got it? .... you're welcome.

BTW ... do I get a cookie?!

TP dont add my name in there .....No you dont get the cookie....I do

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

TP dont add my name in there .....No you dont get the cookie....I do

You takin credit for another DIY/Mod?!

[BruinMan]

Originally Posted by TwinsPoppa

Tap the positive (+) wire of the AEs which should be white the brown is the negative. Do this for each angel eye then run the wires to a 12V power source directly. I used the "big green" ignition wire in the steering column.

What is the risk of running power from this green ignition wire?
I sure need the pictures

Thanks and please update with more details.

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by BruinMan

What is the risk of running power from this green ignition wire?
I sure need the pictures

Thanks and please update with more details.

Sorry but I have no idea. Those LEDs are supposed to be low power so I don't THINK there's much to worry about. Again, not great with wiring and such but I think if you put inline fuses that should cover you.

About the pics, might take a while as I didn't take the time to take pics as I did it. Its no big deal for most of it except the area you're talking about - the ignition wire. I'll have to remove all the lower dash pieces again. I'll try to get the pics up soon.

[BruinMan]

True my iBrights are LED's; I guess I should check how many amps they draw.