Angel Eyes Retrofit in an X3
 

Contributed by: MysticBlueX3



Step 1 is to obtain a good power source for the Angel Eyes. Below is a picture of the ECU. Here I tapped into the accessory power supply. This is what makes the angel eyes light up when the key is turn to position 2.




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Relay, 12V power and ground.

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Everything wired. Fingers crossed. It works!

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Back of headlights

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Everything removed from headlights.

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I was scared shitless during this part. Headlight housing apart after baking in oven @ 200F

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Amber reflector removed.

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I used siliconII (operating temperature up to 400F) to glue on the angel eyes.

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Housing back togeather. No more ugly amber reflector!

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Final product

http://www.xoutpost.com/images/articles/261/IMG_1777.jpg



I also have a video of the angel eyes lighting up when I unlock the car and dimming when I lock the car. See night time video or day time video
Enjoy!!