BMW programming guru disabled my 2005 front parking lights!!!

[black02m5]

Many thanks to fellow board member killcrap. I mailed him my light control module and he performed two programming mods. The front parking lights are now disabled which makes the angel eyes look so much better! To clarify, the blinkers still work fine. He also programmed it so my fog lights stay on when I use high beams.

I have asked him about some other possible programming mods and will report back when I have news.

Feel free to send him a PM.

[m5james]

I just want my damn windows to roll up via the remote

Since we can get the parking lights shut off to enhance the view of the angel eyes, what are the odds of having the parking lights shut off when we turn the car off, but the switch is left in the parking light/headlight position? I don't have auto headlights in either mfy 7 or my x, but I hate having to always turn the lights all the way off. It'd be nice if my car was smart enough to just shut off all the lights when I remove the key from the ignition, just like the domelights do.

[sethro]

Originally Posted by m5james

I just want my damn windows to roll up via the remote

Why the hell did BMW decide that North Americans can't have this feature?

[black02m5]

m5james, I wouldn't be surprised if he could program that. Send him a pm and ask.

[m5james]

Cause we're stupid and sue everyone we can make eye contact with. Ever notice your one-touch windows don't work if the door is open...because some idiots locked their keys in the car, so we all have to pay. Land of the free, home of the brave...and those who won't accept responsibility, so we blame everyone else

[sethro]

black02m5 lets see some pictures

[m5james]

Originally Posted by black02m5

m5james, I wouldn't be surprised if he could program that. Send him a pm and ask.

Depends on what he'd charge, otherwise I'm just going to get it done at Bimmerfest along w/ individual key seating/programming.

[motordavid]

To the OP: good to read, but how are you going to get through
the NJ DMV inspection?

[black02m5]

My E39 M5 was set up the same way. The front parking lights were not on. It passed inspection in NJ so we'll see in 13 months when my X5 inspection is due.

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by black02m5

My E39 M5 was set up the same way. The front parking lights were not on. It passed inspection in NJ so we'll see in 13 months when my X5 inspection is due.

Wasn't poking, just curious, as I ran "company cars" and a few personal cars & m'cycles through the then Nazi-like NJ DMV inspection, '75 to 2000;
they were ball busters then. I see they now give new cars longer inspection stickers, and maybe they have cooled off as the bastions of tightazz, .

Good luck with your ride...
BR,mD