Is there any way to use the angel eyes as DRL?

ToastOfTenacity · 01-11-2015, 08:35 PM

As the title suggests, I'd like to use my angel eyes as my DRL instead of the factory ones. I recently got some LED angel eye bulbs and LOVE the look, but am not a fan of the indicator light being on at the same time, and I'd like it to be automatic. Is there a cheap way to do this? I'm pretty handy with a soldering iron but messing with BMW wiring is a bit.. Scary to me. I came from a 2000 Dodge Durango, which was basically 4 wires through the whole car. Maybe a harness? Not sure.

Thanks!

-Nate

uberbeast21 · 01-11-2015, 11:18 PM

I have my turn signal coded off except when i turn it on should cost maybe 50-60 bucks to ged coded

DrRobert · 01-12-2015, 12:02 AM

This can be coded with BMWhat app and an OBD wifi adapter. Or you can have someone do coding for you.

jeeve.x · 01-12-2015, 02:06 AM

I'm assuming you have an e90? The only way is to code your car.

Or you could just turn on parking lights.

Game · 01-12-2015, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jeeve.x

I'm assuming you have an e90? The only way is to code your car.

Or you could just turn on parking lights.

+1.

slimxb8 · 01-12-2015, 06:14 AM

That kills the battery... lol. Ask me how I know :-)
All the Damm tech in this car and it can't turn off lights if left on...

Socket · 01-12-2015, 07:21 AM

+1 to BMWhat app

$100 and do all the coding you want

Jacblack · 01-12-2015, 07:33 AM

Oh guess the LCI has that advantage, mine are set using idrive.

ToastOfTenacity · 01-13-2015, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrRobert

This can be coded with BMWhat app and an OBD wifi adapter. Or you can have someone do coding for you.

How hard is the coding to do? Is it like a GUI or do I need to know how to program something? I'm not familiar with anything as far as coding goes but an app and a wifi adapter sound like an easy combo

DrRobert · 01-13-2015, 06:32 PM

it is easy

ToastOfTenacity · 01-13-2015, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DrRobert

it is easy

What exactly do I need to buy?

DrRobert · 01-13-2015, 06:58 PM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and download the app for $50

for more info

ToastOfTenacity · 01-13-2015, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrRobert

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and download the app for $50

for more info

Great, thanks!

hongsc · 01-13-2015, 07:52 PM

Or just buy a cable and download/configure/set up the software, which is cheaper to do. But more time consuming.

perezr10 · 02-02-2015, 06:55 PM

So how'd it go Nate? Were you able to program the angel eyes as DRL's?

I also have a 2008 pre-LCI 335i and was thinking of doing the same thing.

ferocity02 · 02-02-2015, 10:56 PM

I have mine coded as DRL's, they are always on when the engine is on when the headlight switch is in any mode. I also coded the KOMBI to enable the option to turn on/off the DRLs/angel eyes.

ToastOfTenacity · 02-16-2015, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by perezr10

So how'd it go Nate? Were you able to program the angel eyes as DRL's?

I also have a 2008 pre-LCI 335i and was thinking of doing the same thing.

Well, after a long absence, I'm back to the forum!unfortunately, I've had an unfortunate bit of luck lately, and my financial situation hasn't allowed me to get the coding adaptor yet, but I plan to get it in the next 2-4 weeks! I'll PM you when I do it.

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ToastOfTenacity Nurburgring Nate 1 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Is there any way to use the angel eyes as DRL? As the title suggests, I'd like to use my angel eyes as my DRL instead of the factory ones. I recently got some LED angel eye bulbs and LOVE the look, but am not a fan of the indicator light being on at the same time, and I'd like it to be automatic. Is there a cheap way to do this? I'm pretty handy with a soldering iron but messing with BMW wiring is a bit.. Scary to me. I came from a 2000 Dodge Durango, which was basically 4 wires through the whole car. Maybe a harness? Not sure. Thanks! -Nate __________________ "I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car than win by an inch because someone built it for me." -Moog 2008 335i Sport Package
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DrRobert Normal Person 148 Rep 862 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: paradise iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E90 335i [0.00]	This can be coded with BMWhat app and an OBD wifi adapter. Or you can have someone do coding for you.
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jeeve.x Lieutenant 18 Rep 425 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	I'm assuming you have an e90? The only way is to code your car. Or you could just turn on parking lights.
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perezr10 Lieutenant 141 Rep 426 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (1)	So how'd it go Nate? Were you able to program the angel eyes as DRL's? I also have a 2008 pre-LCI 335i and was thinking of doing the same thing.
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