Angel eyes as running lights?

itsctoggg · #1 03-25-2013, 11:36 AM

Hello all,

Im new here to this forum, i've been on here before but decided to finally sign up! Anyways, im from Canada and required to have the daytime running lamps. I like the look of just the angel eyes on for running lights nothing else. Has anyone done this?

Thanks!

Clockwork · #2 03-25-2013, 11:53 AM

dude, It's possible and a few have done this, but its not a direct "switch" to flick. a bit of inginuity is needed. Just get the DRL's turned off and then just turn the park lights on every time you drive it. cheap easy fix.
Also, do a search for angel eye DRL's and you'll find LOTS of results.

itsctoggg · #3 03-25-2013, 11:57 AM

Yeah I was thinking of deleting the DRL and just turn the parking lamps on, but I dont want the turning signal lights to be on at the same time

TerminatorX5 · #4 03-25-2013, 12:06 PM

delete the yellow turn/parking lights at the same time you turn off the DRLs. all is done in the programming

Clockwork · #5 03-25-2013, 12:23 PM

Term X5, thats how I have my set up. Park Lamp's delete and if I want DRL's I turn on my Angel Eyes and its good to go.
I just ordered the 25W CREE LED's so I'll see how that goes for brighter DRL angel eyes.

ukrcan · #6 03-25-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork

Term X5, thats how I have my set up. Park Lamp's delete and if I want DRL's I turn on my Angel Eyes and its good to go.
I just ordered the 25W CREE LED's so I'll see how that goes for brighter DRL angel eyes.

Where did you get your DRLs delete and Park Lamp delete programming done?

TerminatorX5 · #7 03-25-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ukrcan

Where did you get your DRLs delete and Park Lamp delete programming done?

i did mine with the NCSExpert, myself... along with some other ones - clock sync with GPS, windows up on remote...

Clockwork · #8 03-25-2013, 01:11 PM

ukrcan, I got mine done at ECUProgram. all over kijiji. Miguel (deaf, but he responds by e-mail) or the other gent (asian, and can't remember his name) are capable of doing it. They did a bit of trial and error on my X5 to figure out the coding, but they should be quicker now at it. I should have gotten the Cold Monitoring changed too so it doesnt't check for fog lamps or LED's on start up.

X5SND · #9 03-25-2013, 01:52 PM

I'd be more concerned with not having a side marker at night than no DRL during the day....Heads up, when you code the side markers on park lights.....they also remain off when your headlights are on.

If you insist on using the AE's as the DRL, I would recommend going the hardwire route to keep your corners operating normally. (and avoid a potential ticket for not having a front side marker)

Either way, just be aware that your AE's will wash out in the day... and aren't nearly bright enough to be classified as a DRL anywhere in Canada (If I recall, they have to be 700-1200 lumen, with specific dispersion to be DRL's). It's all been discussed a million times over though...

Here's a link to the hardwire diagram: http://www.xoutpost.com/900682-post21.html

ukrcan · #10 03-25-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by X5SND

Either way, just be aware that your AE's will wash out in the day... and aren't nearly bright enough to be classified as a DRL anywhere in Canada (If I recall, they have to be 700-1200 lumen, with specific dispersion to be DRL's). It's all been discussed a million times over though...

Here's a link to the hardwire diagram: http://www.xoutpost.com/900682-post21.html

there might be a solution after all...

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...uess-what.html