Day time running lights

macker85 · 04-13-2013, 09:02 AM

Hi all,

Have a 12 plate e91 m sport with pronav

When I turn n day time running lights in the setting menu the headlights come on with the angel eyes... I thought the the angel eyes where the DTRLs??

Am I right or should the headlights come on too...

Cheers

makkan00 · 04-13-2013, 12:33 PM

That is normal. A coder can code only halo rings to works as DRLS.

hbz · 04-13-2013, 03:23 PM

Hi

Is there someone in South Wales (I'm in Porthcawl) code my E91 LCI halogen to bring AEs on as DRLs?

If so, how much will it cost?

Many thanks!

Chris

ps. Yes, I'm new!

ukbeemerboy · 04-14-2013, 02:35 AM

Its only if you have Xenon headlights as an option that the angel eyes are used as drl....

Metalmickey · 04-14-2013, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ukbeemerboy

Its only if you have Xenon headlights as an option that the angel eyes are used as drl....

This is correct, on my e90 with xenon's the angel eyes come on as the DRL's.

dopper99 · 04-14-2013, 09:49 AM

This is how my lci works too, angels are the daytime running lights. But I think the standard orange rings look crap so I turned them off

IanS100 · 04-14-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

This is how my lci works too, angels are the daytime running lights. But I think the standard orange rings look crap so I turned them off

That's strange, like the other posts, my LCI uses both Halogens & AE as DRL

ukbeemerboy · 04-14-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by IanS100

That's strange, like the other posts, my LCI uses both Halogens & AE as DRL

It will because you don't have Xenons...

dopper99 · 04-14-2013, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanS100

That's strange, like the other posts, my LCI uses both Halogens & AE as DRL

Sorry, yes I have xenons.....

Mukaram · 04-17-2013, 04:33 AM

Hi,
I have a 2005 330i e91 with xenons and when drl's are activated BOTH the xenons and halos are activated. However my brother has a 2007 (57) 330i e92 and when drl is activated ONLY the halos are on. Weird!!!
Anyone have the answer to this or is it a coding issue?
Mukaram.

Drrncour · 04-17-2013, 04:38 AM

Just turned mine on and only the angel eyes only come on. Mines 2008

Guvernator · 04-17-2013, 06:11 AM

Same when I turn on the DRL's on mine, only the angel eyes come on and and this is on a pre-lci car too. I do however have Xenons and it's a E93 so it's either a feature of having Xenons OR the coupe's\cabs have a slightly different setup to the 4 door saloons.

ukbeemerboy · 04-17-2013, 11:39 AM

Pre LCI cars used angels for sidelights and headlights for DRL's when Xenons were specced.

When the LCI was launched, the headlights units were upgraded so the angels were brighter and were then used for DRL. The angels are used for sidelights too but at a dimmer light output.

makkan00 · 04-17-2013, 11:55 AM

On E90/91s, if your car is post 03 / 2007, and have LCI headlights, it can be coded to have halo rings as DRLs. Condition is that you should have auto option on your headlight switch.

Guvernator · 04-18-2013, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukbeemerboy

Pre LCI cars used angels for sidelights and headlights for DRL's when Xenons were specced.

When the LCI was launched, the headlights units were upgraded so the angels were brighter and were then used for DRL. The angels are used for sidelights too but at a dimmer light output.

Are you absolutely certain? I am almost positive that on my pre-lci car, when I enable the DRL's through iDrive, only the angel eyes come on. Hmm you've got me wondering now?

MERLIN335i · 04-18-2013, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Guvernator

I am almost positive that on my pre-lci car, when I enable the DRL's through iDrive, only the angel eyes come on. Hmm you've got me wondering now?

No need to wonder !

Mine is 03/08 build, Pre-LCi, with Xenons, and I enable the DRL's through iDrive, and only the angel eyes come on.

You are not going crazy !

Drrncour · 04-18-2013, 05:57 AM

I have xenons and as said just angel eyes as drl on Pre lci

ukbeemerboy · 04-18-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MERLIN335i

No need to wonder !

Mine is 03/08 build, Pre-LCi, with Xenons, and I enable the DRL's through iDrive, and only the angel eyes come on.

You are not going crazy !

The OP was talking about E90/E91 models.... E92/E93 models all had Xenons with angel eye DRL's as standard. The LCI upgrade meant they went to LED for the angel rings on the Coupe.

raj55 · 04-18-2013, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanS100

That's strange, like the other posts, my LCI uses both Halogens & AE as DRL

It is the same with LCI in Sweden, but Sweden has a long time regulation of using the dipped beam as DRL and it comes on as soon as you start the car, along with the rings. It can not be coded out.

magic77 · 04-18-2013, 03:30 PM

Interesting mine is 2009 with Xenons its a LCI model and only the rings come on when I turn on DRL on the car settings.

All I need now is code for them not to dimm when headlights come on

makkan00 · 04-18-2013, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj55

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanS100

That's strange, like the other posts, my LCI uses both Halogens & AE as DRL

It is the same with LCI in Sweden, but Sweden has a long time regulation of using the dipped beam as DRL and it comes on as soon as you start the car, along with the rings. It can not be coded out.

It can be coded.

wreaks610 · 05-09-2013, 10:08 AM

I have searched and read many different topics about this, but can't seem to find a consistent answer:

I have 07 e90 pre-LCI. I upgraded my AE to MTEC Xenon. Can my car be coded now to have the AE be my DRL? If not, what can I do to make my AE by my DRL instead of the current halo?

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macker85 New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 318d touring Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	Day time running lights Hi all, Have a 12 plate e91 m sport with pronav When I turn n day time running lights in the setting menu the headlights come on with the angel eyes... I thought the the angel eyes where the DTRLs?? Am I right or should the headlights come on too... Cheers
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hbz Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: E91 LCI Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Wales, UK iTrader: (0)	Coder in South Wales Hi Is there someone in South Wales (I'm in Porthcawl) code my E91 LCI halogen to bring AEs on as DRLs? If so, how much will it cost? Many thanks! Chris ps. Yes, I'm new!
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3528 Rep 11,291 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	This is how my lci works too, angels are the daytime running lights. But I think the standard orange rings look crap so I turned them off
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Mukaram Private 1 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 330i SE Touring Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Hi, I have a 2005 330i e91 with xenons and when drl's are activated BOTH the xenons and halos are activated. However my brother has a 2007 (57) 330i e92 and when drl is activated ONLY the halos are on. Weird!!! Anyone have the answer to this or is it a coding issue? Mukaram.
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Drrncour Captain 30 Rep 614 Posts Drives: E92 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Surrey, England iTrader: (1)	Just turned mine on and only the angel eyes only come on. Mines 2008
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Guvernator Captain 18 Rep 617 Posts Drives: BMW 335i SE Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0)	Same when I turn on the DRL's on mine, only the angel eyes come on and and this is on a pre-lci car too. I do however have Xenons and it's a E93 so it's either a feature of having Xenons OR the coupe's\cabs have a slightly different setup to the 4 door saloons.
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makkan00 Major General 886 Rep 9,097 Posts Drives: F83 and F36 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Essex iTrader: (56)	On E90/91s, if your car is post 03 / 2007, and have LCI headlights, it can be coded to have halo rings as DRLs. Condition is that you should have auto option on your headlight switch. __________________ F36 Xdrive for her - HUD, park assist, heated steering wheel, rear camera, Apple car play F36 RWD for him - HK, M sports pack, GTS tail light, Apple car play
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Drrncour Captain 30 Rep 614 Posts Drives: E92 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Surrey, England iTrader: (1)	I have xenons and as said just angel eyes as drl on Pre lci __________________ Cree angel eyes - 19" 313 OEM alloy wheels - 15mm rear spacers - Black performance Grilles - Alloy pedals - Tinted windows - Shadowline trim - M3 rear Spoiler - Tail light mod - LED interior lighting - k&n panel Filter - Performance Diffuser - Carbon Badges alround - Bluetooth - Air intake scoops - Painted Calipers - Custom Stainless Exhaust
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magic77 Brigadier General 257 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	Interesting mine is 2009 with Xenons its a LCI model and only the rings come on when I turn on DRL on the car settings. All I need now is code for them not to dimm when headlights come on __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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wreaks610 Sponge 3 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	I have searched and read many different topics about this, but can't seem to find a consistent answer: I have 07 e90 pre-LCI. I upgraded my AE to MTEC Xenon. Can my car be coded now to have the AE be my DRL? If not, what can I do to make my AE by my DRL instead of the current halo? __________________ 07 E90 335xi / Jet Black / Sport, Premium, Cold Weather Packages / 50% rear tint / CDV delete / MTEC 7000K AE / 6000K Xenon fogs / Beyern Rapp 18x8.5 Gloss Black w/ Mirror Cut Lip square / BMS DCI / BMS OCC / de-badged / B&W roundels / more mods planned....
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