How to make daytime running lights appear as two rings or "eyes"??

drew4392 · 05-27-2010, 03:03 PM

Yep, newb question. I just purchased an '07 335i sedan and wondering how I get my headlights to illuminate those two outer rings instead of the solid, inner light. I always see BMWs in my rear view mirror with their headlights as such and don't know how to get my running lights to appear like this. I currently have my headlight knob in the far left position which I believe is the "auto" setting.

Thanks!!

RoundelM3 · 05-27-2010, 03:07 PM

The rings as DRLs are standard on the coupe...I think the sedan either requires a mod or it's a computer setting.

Delta0311 · 05-27-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by drew4392

Yep, newb question. I just purchased an '07 335i sedan and wondering how I get my headlights to illuminate those two outer rings instead of the solid, inner light. I always see BMWs in my rear view mirror with their headlights as such and don't know how to get my running lights to appear like this. I currently have my headlight knob in the far left position which I believe is the "auto" setting.

Thanks!!

Yeah those are the E92s the coronas on a pre-lci E90 were not setup to be used as DRLs. You have two options; put your lights in park mode, which will turn on the coronas. Other option is to look for a DIY on this site that will let you setup your coronas as DRLs. Note option two requires messing with wires.

Noc57 · 05-27-2010, 03:08 PM

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure if it's the coupe's DRL's you're looking for, they weren't integrated into the e90 until LCI (09+)

The "halos" are still in your headlamps, but they don't function as "just halos". Your headlights either have to be on or your corners. This is the same as with halogen LCI e90's.

slavke · 05-27-2010, 03:26 PM

like it was said old E90s or prior 2009 have angel eyes just for estetics and don't work as DRLs. The only way is to put it in parking mode which will still have ugly DRL running with angel eyes during the day. The only way to make them as DRLs is to purchase a mod which is some sort of harness and requires playing with wires and such. Sometimes it gives errors too which is the reason I didn't go for it since I had same question on forums when I bought my E90. Unfortunately only 2009 and later models have angel eyes as DRLs and they are brighter too.

RoundelM3 · 05-27-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by slavke

like it was said old E90s or prior 2009 have angel eyes just for estetics and don't work as DRLs. The only way is to put it in parking mode which will still have ugly DRL running with angel eyes during the day. The only way to make them as DRLs is to purchase a mod which is some sort of harness and requires playing with wires and such. Sometimes it gives errors too which is the reason I didn't go for it since I had same question on forums when I bought my E90. Unfortunately only 2009 and later models have angel eyes as DRLs and they are brighter too.

A word of caution here - I saw a post where someone had the mod you're looking for and I believe it required wiring into the ECU area. The guy took his car into the dealer and they immediately voided his warranty - or threatened to, etc. He had quite a bad time with them even though this mod had nothing to do with a tune, etc. Food for thought - best thing to do would be to check with whichever dealer you take your car to if you're concerned about warranty.

dcat151 · 05-27-2010, 03:33 PM

You could put the lights in park mode and then switch off the DRLs, which would give you just the halos in the front, albiet with the side markers as well.

lucas.kent · 05-27-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dcat151

You could put the lights in park mode and then switch off the DRLs, which would give you just the halos in the front, albiet with the side markers as well.

^ That's what I was going to say.

sickem · 05-27-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lkw15

^ That's what I was going to say.

this is what I do. I have an LCI E90 with halogens. I am not going to mess with them. someone said it looks ugly...I don't think so.

slavke · 05-27-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dcat151

You could put the lights in park mode and then switch off the DRLs, which would give you just the halos in the front, albiet with the side markers as well.

In canada option for turning off DRLs is not present in bmw cars because its illegal to have a car without DRLs. I don't think cops would ever stop you here for not having them but the stupid "LAW" was writen that way. As long as you live in US the option above is the safest.

Mehale · 05-27-2010, 03:57 PM

To make your angel eyes turn on to be your DRL's you will need a mod.

Link below.
http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/3-Se...duct_info.html

This mod is not required by coupe's however it must be done for 07 sedan such as yours.

Once you have the Daeos installed, you must turn off the DRL's within the computer. The mod reroutes power to your angel eyes.

GB///M · 05-27-2010, 03:59 PM

On my 08 Sedan I can turn just the halos on if i turn the headlight switch once to the right. I think they started doing this on 08's for the sedans

RambleJ · 05-27-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dcat151

You could put the lights in park mode and then switch off the DRLs, which would give you just the halos in the front, albiet with the side markers as well.

Exactly, its do-able. But you will still have the sidemarkers on. If you have Idrive, there is an option to turn off Daytime Running Lights, then place your light switch to parking lights and wala! If you don't have idrive, I am not too familiar with the setting using the computer from the "stalk". But it is doable without having to do a mod.

drew4392 · 05-27-2010, 07:23 PM

Thank you for all of the response! I turned off the DRL through iDrive and turned the headlight knob to the 'parking light' option, and the rings are on! But the ugly sidemarkers are on.... but, you all did say that would happen. The other side effect I didnt think about was the interior lighting staying on while the parking light option is on. So, I went into the options and turned the interior lighting to the lowest brightness setting.

A tedious process... with those sidemarkers still on.... I may consider the mod but from the sound of it, I have to mess with the ECU and I'm not comfortable with that.

Think those are the two options from what everybody was saying...?

thanks again!

Loth · 05-28-2010, 12:27 AM

I just installed the Daeos kit along with the mtec led upgrade and its one of the best things Ive done to the car so far. The Daeos kit come with great instructions and is fairly easy to install. Theres only one wire going into the ecu box and the hardest part is removing the stuff to get in there.

Nedim · 05-28-2010, 01:23 AM

i might be getting the daeos kit. How long does it take? im not very experienced with wires and electrical things, so should it be a problem?

Verbiage · 05-28-2010, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dcat151

You could put the lights in park mode and then switch off the DRLs, which would give you just the halos in the front, albiet with the side markers as well.

I can't believe it took so long for someone to say this

Delta0311 · 05-28-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian III

I can't believe it took so long for someone to say this

I said that like 15 posts ago.

jdrizzle · 05-28-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dcat151

You could put the lights in park mode and then switch off the DRLs, which would give you just the halos in the front, albiet with the side markers as well.

this is how a roll, along with many others.

Verbiage · 05-28-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

I said that like 15 posts ago.

I think that's what I meant

Inzane · 05-28-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by slavke

In canada option for turning off DRLs is not present in bmw cars because its illegal to have a car without DRLs. I don't think cops would ever stop you here for not having them but the stupid "LAW" was writen that way.

Why do you think its a "stupid" law?

Verbiage · 05-28-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Inzane

Why do you think its a "stupid" law?

Because people should be able to see you during the day without lights?

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Noc57 Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure if it's the coupe's DRL's you're looking for, they weren't integrated into the e90 until LCI (09+) The "halos" are still in your headlamps, but they don't function as "just halos". Your headlights either have to be on or your corners. This is the same as with halogen LCI e90's. __________________
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slavke Private First Class 8 Rep 164 Posts Drives: E90 330i sport & prem Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	like it was said old E90s or prior 2009 have angel eyes just for estetics and don't work as DRLs. The only way is to put it in parking mode which will still have ugly DRL running with angel eyes during the day. The only way to make them as DRLs is to purchase a mod which is some sort of harness and requires playing with wires and such. Sometimes it gives errors too which is the reason I didn't go for it since I had same question on forums when I bought my E90. Unfortunately only 2009 and later models have angel eyes as DRLs and they are brighter too.
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dcat151 Lieutenant 21 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT ZSP/ZPP/ZCW Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (1)	You could put the lights in park mode and then switch off the DRLs, which would give you just the halos in the front, albiet with the side markers as well.
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Mehale Lieutenant 27 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stratford, CT iTrader: (0)	To make your angel eyes turn on to be your DRL's you will need a mod. Link below. http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/3-Se...duct_info.html This mod is not required by coupe's however it must be done for 07 sedan such as yours. Once you have the Daeos installed, you must turn off the DRL's within the computer. The mod reroutes power to your angel eyes.
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GB///M Captain 163 Rep 819 Posts Drives: M3 CS, X5 M60i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	On my 08 Sedan I can turn just the halos on if i turn the headlight switch once to the right. I think they started doing this on 08's for the sedans
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drew4392 Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 238 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Thank you for all of the response! I turned off the DRL through iDrive and turned the headlight knob to the 'parking light' option, and the rings are on! But the ugly sidemarkers are on.... but, you all did say that would happen. The other side effect I didnt think about was the interior lighting staying on while the parking light option is on. So, I went into the options and turned the interior lighting to the lowest brightness setting. A tedious process... with those sidemarkers still on.... I may consider the mod but from the sound of it, I have to mess with the ECU and I'm not comfortable with that. Think those are the two options from what everybody was saying...? thanks again!
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