BMW E46 DRL Coding Options Daytime Running Lights

BMW E46 DRL Daytime running lights Coding Options tutorial/overview video, using NCS Expert and NCS Dummy.
If you have any questions please comment below. Hope you like the video! Thanks for watching!
#bmwcoding #bmwdrl #bmwdrllights
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DISCLAIMER:
I’m not associated with any company or seller.
This video is for entertainment purposes only. This may not be the professional or the right way to do it, although it works for me.
Please use this tutorial at your own risk. I am not responsible for any damage whatsoever caused on your car.
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[@S2Deivis]

Very informative video. Before this video i have read 3 different tutorials how to turn on DRL, but non of them weren't that informative like yours. When i watched your video, i coded DRL in my bmw in like 2min.

[@Ryaniwk]

Thanks for the positive feedback! :) Really glad I could help!

[@Tracks777]

I look forward to more videos.Keep it up!

[@mannabatth4092]

Thanks ryan nyc video man 👍🏻

[@Ryaniwk]

Thanks, mate!!

[@coreyu98]

God so many options, I don’t know why there aren’t more resources like this!

[@xxanillusionxx]

Awesome video, made it clear as day...how to do...thank you Ryan

[@Ryaniwk]

Thanks a lot, Alexandre! :) I’d like to do more coding videos but I’m lacking ideas..

[@xxanillusionxx]

Not much more to it, I think NCS Expert In General as a program is a little buggy overly complicated, I would love to write my own program to code with easier functionality, do not think it would be worth the time invested. But nice you made a video start to finish, really filled in the gaps for me.

[@RuCioLeK85]

POLAND THX YOU ARE AWESOME! ;)

[@Ryaniwk]

Thanks!!! :D

[@dan7600]

Great video, I finally got NCS to work on my 2002 E46 325CI today and used your US style running lights video, although it needed different settings as I have a different LSZ it took a few attempts of trial and error. Just an idea, you can pick up a can of satin black spray paint from Wilko (assuming you're in the UK) for less than £4, mask up around the bottom front grill and stick a bin bag behind it to mask the radiator then clean it and give it a few coats of paint. It makes the front end look a lot better than the faded grey.

[@Ryaniwk]

Thanks for the Feedback Dan. You're absolutely right. I really don't like that grill. I don't mind painting it but I'm a bit concerned about small chips on the motorway, the pain will come off. Did they come in black when new or that's their original colour?

[@hmongkieyaaj1491]

Dan B I have the same car as you. Can you explain what you meant by different settings? I would like to try is coding feature for daytime running lights.

[@SHISCO1]

Thanks, it helped me to code dimmed high beams as DRL on my E39. The options were a bit different but the coding process is the same

[@Ryaniwk]

Nice one, Shisco!

[@badmintonlesson]

Hi, Shisco. i have also E39 (520i), i already installed INPA, NCS Expert several days ago. But i never try any coding. Pls give me advise. "Could i also do "DRL coding" like you on my E39 ??? If you tell me good advise, i will be happy and thanks you. [e-mail] ps: i just have profile "NCS dummy profile" but don't have " Revtor Ncs Expert Profile" NO PROBLEMS ??

[@jaspervesalainen2687]

I dont have any of those profiles...

[@koxkola]

What options do you need to select to have dimmed high beams when light switch is middle position? This is the setting you had initially in your video (No drl, basically dimmed high beam instead of side markers)

[@dmbestGG]

Браво! Трябва да има повече хора като теб! Поздрави

[@leesykes]

I have only just noticed that my E46 330ci 2002 model does this. Slightly different, there are only on when sidelights are on. At 1st I thought I had shorted something out as I only noticed when I changed the bulbs to LEDs

[@semente29]

Hello, what is the SW required to do this. 3.6 is enough?

[@foxtrotbravo4495]

BTW, is there any options to make fender turning signal always on? just like the dimmed front turn signal as DRL

[@MultiSpeede]

Am I able to turn on my sidelights to be on when I drive on a 2002 e46? And if I would turn them on with my angel eyes, would they work like every other day time running light?

[@semente29]

Hello, my LSZ is C29, can you help me activating dimmed hi beams DRL? Thanks

[@foxtrotbravo4495]

I have a '03 E46 325i Chinese version, for the dimmed turning signal as DRL, I have also to check the DRL_BLK_VORN_GEDIMMT (dimmed front turn signal as DRL) box. The ORIGINAL code of this option is not enabled by default, FYI.

[@rsrcisco8673]

Hi, any idea if this option is available in Mercedes w211 facelift (2008)

[@JosephGMarrero]

What if I have a pre face e46 what do I use? EWS instead of AKMB?

[@danielfabian6847]

Is there an option to run US markers, high beams on low power and normal main lights at the same time?

[@vytenis4690]

gresta vid. but how to make not a headlights as a dayrunners but sidelights always on?

[@henryanderson9591]

Hey Ryan, video was extremely helpful but was hoping you might be able to help a little more! Im having trouble coding my e46 headlights and was hoping you could help. I went from factory bixenons to aftermarket halogens (yeah I know its a step backwards lol) and was curious how you code the low beam halogens to work? Do I change the low beam pwm and uncheck all the xenon stuff? Currently running the high beams as daytime running lights so I at least have something but am still avoiding night driving. thanks!!

[@javierjimenez3627]

Nosense what you have done

[@napper1496]

I don't have the value entries so I can't do this. Can lcm be updated.

[@GK-Greece]

Is this works as welcomes lights to???? Or you need to have key in position 1 to work?

[@callum345]

Is it possible to prevent the lights closest to the kidney grills from turning on and instead turn on the fog lights?

[@harryb5573]

Great vid I got mine working with slightly different steps to this one. Question: Can the Brightness of the orange solid indicator DRL be increased with coding ? for example when you indicate traditionally the pulse is bright. Can this level of brightness be transferred to the solid DRL using coding? Is there an option to toggle this with NCS expert? could someone help thanks.

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi Harry! Thanks!! Check minute 4:17 DRL_DIMMUNG - I believe those values change the brightness. Let me know if it works

[@tommenhansen]

what does the wert2 dimming do?

[@yavkata13]

are the same for e53 steps👍👍

[@nickamarit]

Thanks for the nice video. I have a question though. Is it possible to have the cluster illumination be ON whenever the key in ON position - instead of the cluster coming ON at the activation of the light switch?

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi Nick! I know you can have that coded on the E90s. I will have a look if it’s possible for the E46

[@nickamarit]

Ryaniwk It would be very useful for someone who drives through tunnels a lot (like me), where it's not necessary to have the lights on because the tunnel has some lights, but it's a bit too dark to see the cluster properly.

[@Ryaniwk]

I’d like to have it well. I found the code that needs to be changed: M_TAG_SKALENBELEUCHTUNG to aktiv It is available for the E90/1/2/3 for sure. I’m not so sure about the E46...

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi Nick. I was playing a bit with NCS today, and the only way to have the cluster illuminated at all times is activating European DRL (one of the first options). The only thing is the low beams will ALWAYS stay on, even with switch on 0

[@alaDjbaly]

it's a pity that us lighting in position 0 does not work to encode, could you advise me, I have a version after fl with xenon

[@f.m.6247]

You should Code the brake force display aswell

[@EspoGTR]

This is great is it available on prefacelift version? Mine is 320i - sedan (year 2000)

[@Ryaniwk]

I did it once on a 2000 E46. The settings might be slightly different.

[@timovandam]

Great video! Do you know how to have the drl highbeams turn off when I select my parking lights (position 1)?

[@Ryaniwk]

Thanks for the feedback. I don't think you can :/ I will play a bit with NCS when I get some free time and I will let you know if I manage to do it :)

[@MagnetsAreALie]

@@Ryaniwk Any updates on this?

[@Ryaniwk]

@@MagnetsAreALie Not yet mate. So sorry. I will have a look at it asap!

[@samuelmoor4333]

We want to know :P

[@ErebuniCollection]

hi. how can i change high beam mode on bi-xenon headlights (bmw e46 2004year ) high beam on my car only via bi-xenon lense, but a want that turn on high beam (hallogen) lamp with xenon bulb. p.s. i hope that you understand me ))))))

[@DaytonCarCare]

Thanks for the upload but it would help if you spoke with some narrative on what you are doing and or changing.

[@Ryaniwk]

I’m working on that :) Thanks for the feedback

[@burak7638]

Hey good evening. I have an e46 with Xenon and an automatic Light sensor but in the next time i want to Upgrade IT with angel eyes So I want that when it's sunny outside that when my Lights on automatic that the Angel eyes turn on and if it gets dark that the Xenon turn on. So with that I dont have to put on "0" to turn on DRL and then when it's dark to the 2nd Position. Would be nice if my drls and Xenon work on automatic Light sensor. I hope u can help me out

[@david_vash]

Is it possible you could show us how to make the lcm match the cars vin?

[@va02gaming]

literally all you have to do it go to alsz and sg_codieren first do not read first and that will update that specific module with the correct vin

[@danmcnelly5901]

Hi does wert_2 vs wert_3 make the turn signals any brighter? As I can’t tell from video thanks

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi. In theory yes :)

[@FlagnarBoobz]

hi how do you combat vin is faulty message

[@MrTsugaru]

Will this work in 2002 e46?

[@osunarmando]

Buenas noches, amigo yo quiero eliminar las luces diurnas, sabes como puedo hacerlo?

[@salehshaabna1080]

Can you make a video of how to set up the coding!

[@Ryaniwk]

When I got my cable it came with 1-click instalation CD. Is the installation part that you’re struggling?

[@AnasSamarra]

Great video thank you. But is it possible to have the DRL running\fading as the car is unlocked\locked?

[@Ryaniwk]

Thanks! That, unfortunately, cant be done with coding. At least I don't know how to... :(

[@benjaminclarke7984]

@@Ryaniwk Can't be done with coding, you need to manually jack them into the interior footlights. I've seen it done when people install angel eyes, it's the same deal.

[@Aleexandru]

Hello Ryan, do you think it's better for a first timer to use PA soft ?

[@Ryaniwk]

Alexx Alexandru, for sure! Pa soft it's much easier to use, although you can't code DRLs with it :/

[@Aleexandru]

I'd like some US style and maybe a few other small things. I use the angel eyes most of the time and i don't need DRLs ^^

[@Ryaniwk]

You still need NCS to code the US style lights I'm afraid... :(

[@lukasmileris9778]

Why you choose in NCS Dummy LSZ C35 when in the beginning (1.41) you copied your module from LSZ C34?

[@bmwfan2814]

Nice e46

[@fredrik4353]

Hi! Great tutorial! I'm trying to get my rear lights activated with DRL. I got DRL_BLK_VORNE_2_GEDIMMT Aktiv, but they are not on. Also trying to increase the brightness of the us-sidem arkers. Possible? 2003 e46 with xenon.

[@Ryaniwk]

Thanks!! :) It should be possible. Double check if you are not missing any other option to trigger it.

[@fredrik4353]

@@Ryaniwk do you know what other options? I managed to increase the brightness of the indicators, had to dissable the fullbeam as drl.

[@HorseMeal]

Do you know if it’s possible to code out the rear fog lights as sidelights and only have them come on when I press the fog light button?

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi! Do you mean to have the rear fogs always on? I dont think so. You can code rear DRLs, but not the fogs.

[@wanshei3270]

Hello, is it legal(dimmed high-beams as DRL)in EU, wont be there problems with periodic vehicle inspection?

[@Ryaniwk]

Never had any problems tbh

[@MagnetsAreALie]

Any idea how to have high beam DRLs only in position O and not with park lights?

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi there, at minute 7:54 I set it to have high beams DRLs in position 0 :)

[@MagnetsAreALie]

Yeah, but they also work in position 1 (park lights). Any idea how to make them work ONLY in position 0?

[@Ryaniwk]

That's a very good question! Sorry, I really don't know. Let me know if you find out

[@hards7yl3]

Hello friend,how can i backup my settings with the original file?

[@taiweisheng2192]

Hi, sorry for replying to your video at this time (2022), I would like to know if it is possible to turn off the fog lights in the trunk.

[@taiweisheng2192]

same LSZ.C35

[@gameris99]

Hiya Ryan, I've got a question. I've got my dimmed high beams as DRL lights and they're always on as long as the ignition is on, even if the lights switch is on off, so I physically cannot have my lights off until I turn the ignition off. Is there a way I can keep dimmed high beams as DRLs but be able to switch my lights off while the car is on?

[@Ryaniwk]

Hey mate! I don’t thing you can control the drls to be off while running :/

[@pachokardana6192]

@@Ryaniwk But when the key is in possition 2 they are constantly on which is a problem for me in the winter when glow plugs are draining my battery . Is there a way to code them to start up after the engine is running ? Thanks in advance

[@997C2SCabriolet]

Is it possible to make the fog lights the DRL's and have them stay on with headlights? I'd like to use LED bulbs with the built-in ballast/heat sink for fogs. I know I could just wire them to an accessory fuse in the fusebox but wondering if it could be programmed so off when high beams flash. Thanks.

[@997C2SCabriolet]

on my 2004 e46 330Ci

[@Ryaniwk]

That's a very good question! I'd love to have the fog lights as DRL's, like the modern cars. By default, I think the fogs will go off when you flash the high beams. I will do a research about the fog lights as DRLs. If you or anyone else figure it out a way to do it, please do let me know!

[@Chris_Ba]

Hi! I would like to ask you, is it possible to starts the engine and then lights up the High beams for DRL?

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi! If you turn DRLs on they will be always on since you start the engine, or even on ignition position 2.

[@Chris_Ba]

Yes! I already acticated 3 years ago, but I want when the engine is started to run the DRL. Now it's on ignition position 2. :-)

[@TheRomanoLV]

Hey homie, can you tell me where you bought the obd to usb tool?

[@bouzianenadhir8503]

Amazon,it's very cheap and there's even Bluetooth models

[@mabskha7917]

where can i get the software from?

[@alondraberumen5905]

Please reply I wanna know where you got the cable to connect to the car to the computer

[@Ryaniwk]

I got it from ebay ages ago, mate. Can't really tell which seller was. Try search for Inpa E46 or NCS E46

[@ratbastard1847]

Would this work on an 02/ pre-facelift model?

[@quimze1869]

yes but in the pre-facelift you have to choose the KMB module ALSZ and AKMB -> FaceLift EWS and KMB -> Pre-FaceLift

[@NeeoDroid]

Anyone managed to get this working with generic eBay USB OBD2 cable? Thanks

[@bydandpilot343]

Wonder if I can do this on an E85 Z4? Any ideas?

[@Ryaniwk]

Never tried, but have a look at this z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80622 :)

[@_J.P._]

Hello, could I ask you for help maybe? I finally got my setup to communicate with my car which I am happy about but now I am in the dark. I have a light sensor and so I would like to have during the day *both front sidemarkers + high beam on (on low power)* but when it gets dark I would like to switch automatically to low beam etc etc. Could you please tell me what settings to choose? Thanks a lot. I'll continue trying in the meantime. Maybe I'll get lucky and get it working myself before a reply :)

[@Ryaniwk]

That sound like a really nice project. I think is way above my knowledge :( Please keep me updated John!

[@SkywalkerAnakin996]

Is there a way the dlr stays on when using low beams?

[@Ryaniwk]

+Marco S. I'd say no, but maybe there's a way to do it. If you find out or if anyone could help that would be nice

[@alangarcia1118]

What type of bulbs u running on low beams? Hid or?

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi Alan, just regular halogen H7 bulbs. They have a slightly blue coating

[@Tufka15]

Hey, i think i tried everything.. But is it possible to use park lights(angle eyes) as DRL and when it gets dark my xenons will turn on. I do have automatic light sensor. Before xenons only started when it got dark.. Here we need to have lights on daytime

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi Rannar. I don’t think it will be possible :( With coding, drls can only be dipped high beams or side indicators (us style)

[@sebolek1222]

hi, i got 1 question 4 u, do u know why when u turn tail light to DRL are brighter than in "normal" mode? and only a side tails?

[@Ryaniwk]

Yes, I did notice. Although when you change to low beams it goes to normal. I think that because its meant to more brighter during the day. Another reason could be because in my car I do have a faulty tail bulb that never worked (long story).

[@jamesbenitez4373]

Hi! There's an other reason as well for the brighter light. If the STOP bulb goes off when you hit the brakes at least one of the two "normal" bulbs is flashing as a brake bulb. I hope you understood me.

[@bloomvikung]

What bulb name use in low beam? (White colour beam). thanks

[@Ryaniwk]

I can’t tell for sure. I believe I’ve ordered from eBay ages ago.

[@sumperskaferitova]

Is it possible on E46 before facelift? 320ci, year 2000 ?

[@Ryaniwk]

It should. Have a look if you have the same options as this video. If not I will try on my other 2000 E46

[@MultiBoklu]

Hello, when I do everything we wrote, it's my crossing lights that light up instead of blinks

[@Ryaniwk]

for the blinks you need to look for the us light indicators, not covered in this video. but the process is the same, basically

[@roborovsky6950]

Hi! Managed to get the highbeams as drl on, but no luck with the tail lights. DRL_BLK_VORNE_2_GEDIMMT aktiv doesn't do the trick. Any chance there is another option I might have missed?

[@Ryaniwk]

I’d say so. Have a look at some other options

[@roborovsky6950]

@@Ryaniwk I compared the other options to mine, it seems like you have a few more pins enabled. Might be because mine is a touring? I should actually check if all the bulb sockets are populated first.

[@Sirchaos14]

What obd cable are you using? I cant seem to get ncs expert working

[@Ryaniwk]

I bought mine ages ago from Ebay. One of those sellers who offer 1-click installation software. I think it was bmcables or similar. When you run INPA do you get the 2 black dots?

[@Sirchaos14]

I get the 2 black dots but it says ignition and connection is off. Still can read fault codes and read measurements fine through INPA. But NCS expert gives me vin is faulty errors

[@Casters4]

Is it possible to code my dipped beams to turn on with the engine ? My car's lights turn on with ignition and I want to reverse that.

[@Casters4]

Nevermind, mate. Sorted myself out. Ticked two lines off with (DAUERFAHRLICHT_EU and TAGFARHLICHT_ECE NCS and they only work with the switch now. Thanks for the video !

[@Ryaniwk]

Do you want to remove your DRLs, is that it?

[@hefftis]

Is it work for e46 compact as well?

[@Ryaniwk]

I'd say yes

[@maxsong6209]

Can I use PA software instead of NCS to code the DRL, thank you!

[@Ryaniwk]

Nope :( You need NCS to code the DRL

[@ioxic_yt]

@@Ryaniwk Pa Soft is capable of coding DRL, I did mine on an E39

[@va02gaming]

Hey I enabled this a while a go and worked perfectly I then disabled it and now when I am trying to enable it again it won’t work, do you have any idea why, I can get the us markers to work but the Europe ones won’t work

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi Stephen. I believe there is another box that you have to tick regarding that. Have you check everything?

[@va02gaming]

Ryaniwk yeah I have checked I can’t seem to find any other box to tick that links to that

[@va02gaming]

Ryaniwk do you have a list of everybox that should be ticked to enable Europe ones

[@Ryaniwk]

I need to have a look. Or I can send you mine if you want. Maybe it would be easier

[@va02gaming]

Ryaniwk yes please if you could would be easier 😊 thank you

[@amy40c]

How to make DRL turn on when I unlock the car?

[@Ryaniwk]

Can’t be done with coding :(

[@amy40c]

@@Ryaniwk ooh noo 😭

[@Bussdownbandit]

i had my uncle code my bmw e46 zhp and now the drl stays on and i want that off how can i uncode that? i dont see my uncle anymore so he cant help me out

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi, Jesse. You will need NCS Expert and a cable to code that. In this video, you can see what options you'll need to turn off, but you need the software and the cable to do it

[@fvfootball9734]

I did this without Any failtycodes but didnt do anything too my car please help

[@Ryaniwk]

You might need to check other options as well, as this works with a combination of options

[@hans-erik5001]

Is it possible to turn this lights off while the car is running. I don’t want the day time running lights ON

[@Ryaniwk]

Do you mean having the DRLs off?

[@hans-erik5001]

@@Ryaniwk yes

[@murrrdogg]

hi, can you send me original Light module file, i have mesed up mine ....

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi mate! Did you manage to fix it?

[@yeisonnduran]

I want my low beam and fog light on at same. time how I could do that?

[@Ryaniwk]

Don’t think that’s possible with just coding

[@Tonil875]

Hi. I have installed the angel eyes on my e46 (no xenon) and every time I turn on the position lights (the angel eyes), the headlight do the "check" movement. Is it normal? Regards!

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi Toni. Yes, thats normal :)

[@abdullahhamadeh]

in the love of god please guve me an link for this app .. i need to make these possible to me

[@Ryaniwk]

You will need NCS Expert + a cable for this :) It can be bought online

[@abdullahhamadeh]

Ryaniwk thanks

[@mikkihintikka7273]

mam your car is wrong sided

[@Ryaniwk]

Special model :D hahahah

[@mikkihintikka7273]

@@Ryaniwk heyy! where did you order your obd2 - usb cable? ill support you by subscibing your channel

[@mikkihintikka7273]

or is it always obd2 - ethernet cable?

[@Ryaniwk]

Hi Mikki. Thanks for the support. I bought this cable ages ago. It came with the software (1 click install). I think the company was BM cable. I bought it on eBay. Have a look for ncs cable on eBay or similar. ;)

[@mikkihintikka7273]

@@Ryaniwk thanks! if you find that one you bought could you link it down here please? ill go and try to search

[@oxxxy20]

But where is welcome lights? Welcome light should be go on when u unblock your car

[@Ryaniwk]

Have a look at this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/nl7PY315l72nitE

[@supreme713-]

Bro if you put in some angel lights that car would be complete

[@Ryaniwk]

I know, but for this specific car I’m trying to keep it as much stock as possible :)