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Civ2NR
03-31-2008, 10:48 AM
So I know that sounds like a bit of a dumb question, but here's the deal. I recently brought in an E46M3 from the US. When buying the dealer told me he didn't think the car had day time running lights. So, before bringing it in I make the appt with BMW Gallery to have the DRL reprogramming (b/c they book so far out). Anyways, I get the car and when started both inside headlights (not the two outside halogen lights) automatically come on and they don't turn off in any light switch position. To me that indicates that I have DRLs, but I'm wondering what exactly classifies as having DRL's? Do the halo's have to be programmed to light on start up? This could save me a few hundred dollars on the reprogram.
Kloubek
03-31-2008, 10:52 AM
My understanding is that they must NOT have the ability to be turned off by the driver. If there is that option at all, then it has to be fixed. But otherwise, you should be good to go....
benyl
03-31-2008, 10:55 AM
Those are DRLs.

The Halos are not standard on the car and are an aftermarket part.
Civ2NR
03-31-2008, 11:03 AM
Sweet, thanks guys. May have just saved a few hundred bones from going into the Gallery's pocket for bullsh!t reasons :whipped:
benyl
03-31-2008, 12:33 PM
Nah, they will charge you anyway.

Part of the import process.
Civ2NR
03-31-2008, 02:49 PM
Yeah they will charge me $260 to say "yip, you have DRL's" or $400 to say "Nope, you don't have DRL's" and then reprogram. Only then can I have the privilage of ordering the $500 recall letter.

Oh well, still saving by going south :thumbsup:
rc2002
03-31-2008, 04:58 PM
Originally posted by Civ2NR
Oh well, still saving by going south :thumbsup:

Until you try to resell and then realize that everyone expects you to pass the savings onto them.
funkedelic
03-31-2008, 05:29 PM
Originally posted by richardchan2002


Until you try to resell and then realize that everyone expects you to pass the savings onto them.

very true.

Damn man you buy a lot of shit on beyond, 200+ trader rating! :eek:
Bimmer88
03-31-2008, 10:16 PM
Damn Richard... your car must be deckout!

And dude it sounds like you have DRL. I rather not have DRL but then again its illegal... lol
HiSpec
03-31-2008, 10:21 PM
Originally posted by benyl
Those are DRLs.

The Halos are not standard on the car and are an aftermarket part.

I thought all BMW have angel eyes/halo as standard?
EG_Civic
04-01-2008, 12:01 AM
ez bud! dont need a drl module
just jump the wire from a consent power fuse to your
headlight fuse i heard of it but not sure if it will work..
rc2002
04-01-2008, 09:06 AM
Originally posted by EG_Civic
ez bud! dont need a drl module
just jump the wire from a consent power fuse to your
headlight fuse i heard of it but not sure if it will work..

The typical way to do it is to wire up a relay. But you can rig it up any way you want, BMW will still charge you to do it themselves, otherwise you won't get your letter and you won't be able to register your vehicle.
benyl
04-01-2008, 09:14 AM
Why wire that shit up when it can be done with software?
Bimmer88
04-01-2008, 07:15 PM
Originally posted by EG_Civic
ez bud! dont need a drl module
just jump the wire from a consent power fuse to your
headlight fuse i heard of it but not sure if it will work..

I wouldn't take a chance with electrical in a Bimmer... what if you crossed wires and POOF! there goes your computer :(
5G_celica
06-19-2008, 09:12 AM
stupid question, I was wondering if the halos would pass as drls? I assume they are on all the time