Coding the E53 with NCS expert

[Turbo_Bimmer]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

I activated the ECE line and that turned on the low beams on as DRLs. I did not turn it off yet, as my laptop is acting up after my kid played some videogames on line, so I have to get my computer in order first...

I wonder if the front fog light could be used as the DRLs as I don't like running the HIDs as the DLRs and even the reduced output for the high beams is not that much better...

I have not tested the difference between the Euro and Denmark settings but will get back into the fold once the computer is up and running...


I did test the rain feature of the sunroof though - it was raining and I activated the rain wipers and opened the roof while in the garage... As I pulled out the garage under the rain, I realized why that feature is stupid - If I am not noticing the rain dripping on my head with roof open, that makes me a moron!!!

Nevertheless, as soon as the wipers moved, the roof started to close and completely closed. I tried to open it again, remembering that it should not open, but - but it opened with no problems, however, as soon the wipers moved, it started to close again... I then tilted the roof, and again, as soon as the wipers moved again, the roof closed... on a sunny day, I activated the rain sensor again, opened the roof and activated the windshield wash - but the roof did NOT close...

So, I will keep that feature, even though I find it funny to have...

On the other hand, if the rain sensor was to be active at all the times, even when the car's ignition is off, than that would be an invaluable feature - driver would not have to even touch the wiper control, and let the rain sensor operate the wipers, the roof - would be nice to turn on the headlights and roll the windows up and turn AC on all at the same time... with ignition off, just close windows and roof...

But that is asking too much from the system, is it not???

Terminator, did you find a way to use the fog lights as DRL (with coding)?
I would like to do that.
I already disabled the halogen DRL, and hardwired the angel eyes as DRL, but the light output is so low, I would like to have the fog as well for safety.

If it can't be done by coding, I will hardwire them, one day...

[patrickkc]

Originally Posted by Turbo_Bimmer

Terminator, did you find a way to use the fog lights as DRL (with coding)?
I would like to do that.
I already disabled the halogen DRL, and hardwired the angel eyes as DRL, but the light output is so low, I would like to have the fog as well for safety.

If it can't be done by coding, I will hardwire them, one day...

Hey, how did you hardwire your angel eyes as DRLs? do you have errors and such?

[Turbo_Bimmer]

Originally Posted by patrickkc

Hey, how did you hardwire your angel eyes as DRLs? do you have errors and such?

I did it by hardwire it because I didn't have my GT1-NCS-Inpa softwares at that time.

To disable the DRL (halogen), if you have access to a NCS setup, you just disable it. If you are in Canada or any other country where the DRL are mandatory, only NCS will be able to do the change, not GT1. The reason is because GT1 reads the country code when connecting, and disable options that are not allowed for those country.

If you want to do it the hardware way, like I did, just rewire your DRL like the schematic I put below.
When there is 12v coming from the car (flashing to pass), the 12v relay kicks in and send that 12v to the halogen bulb. When running normally, there is 6v going to the relay, but it is not enough voltage to trigger the relay, so no voltage to the bulb. The 10 ohms resistor is there to put a load and avoid the burnt light indicator. You will need to install a resistor on each side L-R, but the relay circuit can be used to feed both DRL.


For the Angel Eyes, it is similar. You need to use the red-white wire in the ECU box (red wire with white stripes). You will see many wires with that color, just use the one with the biggest size. They are all ignition 12v feeding different parst of the car. Disconnect your battery before doing connections in the ECU box to be on the safe side. Without cutting the wire, just skin a portion of the insulation, and feed a new wire in the rubber grommet into the ECU box and solder it to the red-white wire and tape it.
Again the resistor circuit needs to be repeated on both sides but the relay can feed both AEs.

I did that modification on my E46 (2004-2011) and my E53 (2011-now) and it works very well.

[patrickkc]

Originally Posted by Turbo_Bimmer

I did it by hardwire it because I didn't have my GT1-NCS-Inpa softwares at that time.

To disable the DRL (halogen), if you have access to a NCS setup, you just disable it. If you are in Canada or any other country where the DRL are mandatory, only NCS will be able to do the change, not GT1. The reason is because GT1 reads the country code when connecting, and disable options that are not allowed for those country.

If you want to do it the hardware way, like I did, just rewire your DRL like the schematic I put below.
When there is 12v coming from the car (flashing to pass), the 12v relay kicks in and send that 12v to the halogen bulb. When running normally, there is 6v going to the relay, but it is not enough voltage to trigger the relay, so no voltage to the bulb. The 10 ohms resistor is there to put a load and avoid the burnt light indicator. You will need to install a resistor on each side L-R, but the relay circuit can be used to feed both DRL.


For the Angel Eyes, it is similar. You need to use the red-white wire in the ECU box (red wire with white stripes). You will see many wires with that color, just use the one with the biggest size. They are all ignition 12v feeding different parst of the car. Disconnect your battery before doing connections in the ECU box to be on the safe side. Without cutting the wire, just skin a portion of the insulation, and feed a new wire in the rubber grommet into the ECU box and solder it to the red-white wire and tape it.
Again the resistor circuit needs to be repeated on both sides but the relay can feed both AEs.

I did that modification on my E46 (2004-2011) and my E53 (2011-now) and it works very well.

Nice, thanks a bunch! I will surely give this a try. I have NCS Expert and have my DRLs disabled already, but now I just flip the switch to parking lights when I drive.

I noticed you know what you're talking about with wiring and eletronics, so I'm gonna give it a shot and ask; would you know how to hard wire the angel eyes and license plate lights to come on when I unlock the car? I know theoretically, I just have to wire power from my interior lights to my angel eyes and license plate lights right? But I'm wondering if I do this, than every time I open my interior lights my angel eyes and license plate lights will come on? or if my car on with lights switch in parking lights (AE and License plate light on) and I turn on my interior lights, what will happen?

Sorry, I haven't really got a clue how this works, and I think one of my biggest pet peeves right now is not being able to have my angel eyes and license plate lights come on when I unlock, and not being able to fold mirrors when I lock.