newbie question re daytime running lights

brian12335 · 05-03-2010, 02:37 AM

Hi

I recently bought my first BMW, a 2006 325i M Sport. I am in love with it. However, I expected the daytime running lights (ie, lights on 1-click, before the low beams) to illuminate as the "rings" I see on lots of other BMWs ... I thought this was standard fare on most modern BMWs? Or does this only happen with Xenon headlights (which I don't have). When the DRL's are on the lights come on but there is just the 1 bulb which lights up -- not in a "ring" formation.

Excuse my ignorance -- as I said its my first BMW :-)

Any info?

gun6slinger9 · 05-03-2010, 02:45 AM

you need xenon`s for angel eyes

brian12335 · 05-03-2010, 02:48 AM

:-(

thanks!

nogard13 · 05-03-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gun6slinger9

you need xenon`s for angel eyes

I have Xenons and my Angel Eyes aren't illuminated on DRLs. They illuminate when I turn on the parking lights, but so do the "side" bulbs, so it isn't just the Angel Eyes. (2006 325i)

sickem · 05-03-2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takashi

The rings only light up as DRL in coupes and 2009 or later E9x.

The first part I believe is correct but the latter is not. i have a 2009 E90 328w/ halogens and w/o idrive. If you turn off the DRLs (see manual) and put the parking lights on the ambers and rings will light up.

jopa489 · 05-03-2010, 10:49 AM

Angel eye DRLs are only in these models:

E90/E91 LCI (2009+) - with xenons.
E92/E93 (2009+) - all, xenons are standard.

In the E90 LCI without xenons, you can use the method described by sickem above. Other than that, you'll need some sort of aftermarket solution (there are many out there) if you want this.

opaque18 · 05-03-2010, 11:09 AM

i think these can fix your problem.

Dæos Daytime Angel Eye Operation System for the E90 3 Series

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brian12335 New Member 7 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 330i M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	newbie question re daytime running lights Hi I recently bought my first BMW, a 2006 325i M Sport. I am in love with it. However, I expected the daytime running lights (ie, lights on 1-click, before the low beams) to illuminate as the "rings" I see on lots of other BMWs ... I thought this was standard fare on most modern BMWs? Or does this only happen with Xenon headlights (which I don't have). When the DRL's are on the lights come on but there is just the 1 bulb which lights up -- not in a "ring" formation. Excuse my ignorance -- as I said its my first BMW :-) Any info?
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Angel eye DRLs are only in these models: E90/E91 LCI (2009+) - with xenons. E92/E93 (2009+) - all, xenons are standard. In the E90 LCI without xenons, you can use the method described by sickem above. Other than that, you'll need some sort of aftermarket solution (there are many out there) if you want this. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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