do angel eyes turn off by itself?

nhhiep · 03-23-2006, 09:27 PM

basically, i want to set up so that angel eyes on when the car is on and off when the car is off, more like the day running light. Is this possible? because I really want to use the eyes all the time, but afraid that I will forget to turn it off when leaving my car and it will drain the battery.

ksfrogman · 03-23-2006, 09:37 PM

Do you have Xenons now? Just turn on the parking lights and the angel eyes are on, which by the way is illegal to drive this way.

nhhiep · 03-23-2006, 09:41 PM

yes, but my question is how to set up so that it turns off when i turn off the car because for sure, one day I will forget to turn it off and that will drain the battery.

yeah, it may be illegal. but also don't we all speeding all the time? and not completely stop at the stop sign. well, also I am taking my chances just for the look of the car, also I will not put the front license plate on and this is also not legal

To me, when it comes to cars and driving habits, as long as I don't get caught, it's legal.

ksfrogman · 03-23-2006, 09:45 PM

Whenver you turn off your car, the lights turn off when you open the door.

Chesmu · 03-23-2006, 09:52 PM

i don't think so frog...
if you have the light dial turned to the parking lights, and then turn off the engine, the car "dings" at you to remind you the lights are on. If teh lights turnd off automatically, why aould the car remind you that they're on?

thd13 · 03-23-2006, 09:54 PM

There is no way to have the parking lights be automatic right now. Only the lights in "auto" position is automatic on/off, not the angel eyes.

BCA · 03-23-2006, 09:55 PM

Illegal to drive with just the Angel Eyes (and parking lamps) on? Do you guys mean that it is illegal to drive with just these on at night, or any time? I can't imagine that it is illegal to drive with just these on in broad daylight.

I will continue to do it whether it is illegal or not, but please clarify....

thanks

Oz · 03-23-2006, 10:19 PM

I don't think you would get a ticket for using angel eyes during the day. I would suggest turning on the xenons at night just for your own safety

I don't think there is any automatic way to turn them off when the know is in parking lights.

Asiann · 03-23-2006, 10:53 PM

Only at night can it be illegal. Parking lights or angel eyes during the day is fine. I do it all the time.

KevinC · 03-24-2006, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BCA

Illegal to drive with just the Angel Eyes (and parking lamps) on?

If not illegal, surely in poor taste. Purely a poseur's move, like the lemmings in Orange County who drive around in 100-mile visibility with their fog lights on (rear too if so equipped) 100% of the time, apparently thinking that this "looks cool" or something.

As George Carlin would say, "It ain't cool, it's chilly. And chilly ain't never been cool."

ksfrogman · 03-24-2006, 01:22 AM

California Vehicle Code 24800: Driving with just parking lights on is illegal.

It's been like this as far back as I can remember.

GoRomeo · 03-24-2006, 01:39 AM

i think that if you are driving at dawn when you are supposed to turn your headlights on and you only turn you 'angel lights, then you might get a ticket. But if its in the midlle of the day we shouldnt worry about it. I am sure cops are too busy with other more sirius things.

KevinC · 03-24-2006, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

California Vehicle Code 24800: Driving with just parking lights on is illegal.

It's been like this as far back as I can remember.

True.. but that law is ancient, and look at the DRL's on some cars, particularly GM - recent Corvettes used brightened turn signals as the DRLs, which would technically be illegal. At least angel eyes are in the headlights (as are citylights on some euro cars, such as both of my VW's).

prolix21 · 03-24-2006, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

True.. but that law is ancient, and look at the DRL's on some cars, particularly GM - recent Corvettes used brightened turn signals as the DRLs, which would technically be illegal. At least angel eyes are in the headlights (as are citylights on some euro cars, such as both of my VW's).

I believe the same is true for some of the Cadillac models, using brightened turn signals/parking lights for DRL.

I think if a feature is OEM from a manufacturer it tends to trump laws like that. For example, SUV's with dark rear tints from the factory. Most of those are darker than what is allowed here in Ohio, but due to the fact that is a factory feature, the law grants a concession (I don't know the technicalities behind it though)

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nhhiep Captain 88 Rep 863 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	yes, but my question is how to set up so that it turns off when i turn off the car because for sure, one day I will forget to turn it off and that will drain the battery. yeah, it may be illegal. but also don't we all speeding all the time? and not completely stop at the stop sign. well, also I am taking my chances just for the look of the car, also I will not put the front license plate on and this is also not legal To me, when it comes to cars and driving habits, as long as I don't get caught, it's legal.
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Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	i don't think so frog... if you have the light dial turned to the parking lights, and then turn off the engine, the car "dings" at you to remind you the lights are on. If teh lights turnd off automatically, why aould the car remind you that they're on? __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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BCA Captain 21 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Illegal to drive with just the Angel Eyes (and parking lamps) on? Do you guys mean that it is illegal to drive with just these on at night, or any time? I can't imagine that it is illegal to drive with just these on in broad daylight. I will continue to do it whether it is illegal or not, but please clarify.... thanks
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I don't think you would get a ticket for using angel eyes during the day. I would suggest turning on the xenons at night just for your own safety I don't think there is any automatic way to turn them off when the know is in parking lights. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 962 Rep 3,848 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	i think that if you are driving at dawn when you are supposed to turn your headlights on and you only turn you 'angel lights, then you might get a ticket. But if its in the midlle of the day we shouldnt worry about it. I am sure cops are too busy with other more sirius things.
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