2006 e90 - Can I make my Angel Eyes my Daytime Running Lights?

richard92 · 04-09-2014, 01:52 PM

I tried searching the forums and google but couldnt get a solid answer, I found a DIY with some parts off amazon but I would have no idea how to do that...Is there a coding option available?

Thanks.

munu · 04-09-2014, 03:02 PM

As far as I know, coding can only be done if your car is late 2007 or later model. I was also looking for same thing but mine is early 2007 built so I don't think coding will help me. Other option is vista harness, that need 2-3 hours of work if you are comfortable with that.

ddanj · 04-09-2014, 03:20 PM

Yes, I've done it on my '06 330i. I retrofitted a new FRM, got the car coded, and now have daytime AE.

smallseafishie · 04-09-2014, 03:49 PM

I believe there is a harness you could buy to do it too instead of coding it or splicing a bunch of wires and relays in yourself.

edit: quick search on ebay yielded this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Daeos-Vi...-/400436297566

hongsc · 04-09-2014, 05:11 PM

Daeos Vista harness would work.

richard92 · 04-10-2014, 08:41 AM

sweet thanks guys, the one on ebay seems good to me, I'm curious if anyone has used it though.

paprmkr · 04-10-2014, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by munu

As far as I know, coding can only be done if your car is late 2007 or later model. I was also looking for same thing but mine is early 2007 built so I don't think coding will help me. Other option is vista harness, that need 2-3 hours of work if you are comfortable with that.

I have a 10/06 built 328 with nav. i am able to select the AE as daylight running via idrive. not sure yours have idrive. but was thinking if my light module can allow that why not without idrive

hockeyplayer · 04-10-2014, 09:27 AM

This might sound stupid or simplistic, but I just turned off my DRLs and when I want to use my AEs for running lights I just switch the lights to the first position. Didn't cost me a dime.

good luck with whatever you decide.

richard92 · 04-10-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hockeyplayer

This might sound stupid or simplistic, but I just turned off my DRLs and when I want to use my AEs for running lights I just switch the lights to the first position. Didn't cost me a dime.

good luck with whatever you decide.

hey in the off position is when my DLR's are on while driving..when parked yeah it could work but not too much use there haha

Rich_E · 04-11-2014, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by paprmkr

I have a 10/06 built 328 with nav. i am able to select the AE as daylight running via idrive. not sure yours have idrive. but was thinking if my light module can allow that why not without idrive

It's different for Canadian cars. Ministry of transportation says we have to have DRL so BMW stuck the early build E90 with dimmed high beams. Coding won't help unless you upgrade to the FRM that the later models have. I want to do this as well but I have more important mods to spend my tiny budget on lol.

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munu First Lieutenant 54 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 Msports Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	As far as I know, coding can only be done if your car is late 2007 or later model. I was also looking for same thing but mine is early 2007 built so I don't think coding will help me. Other option is vista harness, that need 2-3 hours of work if you are comfortable with that.
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smallseafishie Colonel 117 Rep 2,019 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I believe there is a harness you could buy to do it too instead of coding it or splicing a bunch of wires and relays in yourself. edit: quick search on ebay yielded this. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Daeos-Vi...-/400436297566
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hockeyplayer Captain 74 Rep 776 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, 2006 325xi Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	This might sound stupid or simplistic, but I just turned off my DRLs and when I want to use my AEs for running lights I just switch the lights to the first position. Didn't cost me a dime. good luck with whatever you decide.
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