BMW E90 Angel Eyes as standard DRLs DIY and coding via NCS Expert

This video shows you how to code your daytime running lights to be your angel eyes instead of your high beams. This will apply to any early E9X made after 04/2007.
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[@Jurelis]

Hi! After coding Angel eyes as DRL, do they turn on when light switch is at 0 postion or at AUTO?

[@josephkyd3648]

6 years later and you're still helping people, thanks so much for the detailed info I love my E90 more and more everyday

[@midadisdown]

hello there, its just the same steps in the video? or there are any kind of different things u had to do?? thanks ill appreciate it

[@josephkyd3648]

@@midadisdown I just followed every step in the video I have aftermarket headlights with led angel eyes and it works for those as well. Don't be afraid to watch it multiple times before attempting to modify the hexadecimal code it's very important to only make the changes he does in the video and first make backup copies of All your factory files just copy and add a .copy or .backup at the end so you can find them easily if needed. Good luck you'll be able to see the difference in brightness once their coded

[@SamBao]

I tried this on my E90 with a build date of 03/2007, and it still worked. Also equipped with aftermarket headlamps

[@bolarobric]

Thank you for sharing this DIY now I have the Angel Eyes on my E90 MSport as my DRL! Appreciate you spending the time in showing this process!

[@Lance_Strongarm]

Will this work on LCI cars?

[@samithgunasekara741]

I've been looking on this for years, and you made my day. You rock and thank you man !!!

[@TrevorSicilia]

Bro you can just turn off the running lights and have the angel eyes as your drl from the instrument cluster. Go to the key with the check mark. Click it and turn off the daylight running light. It will just leave the halos and turn off the high beam part. No need for all the coding bs.

[@DespiertaVe]

Question; I noticed you saved that file in case something goes wrong, how do you upload that file again to change it back to factory your DRL ?

[@dougmehringer]

Will this work for a E90 2009 335i M sport? I believe 2009 is LCI? I recently purchased one. Thanks in advance.

[@derekgharris]

Doug Mehringer get a veepeak adapter module and Bimmercode app. Cost about $50 for the two. Way easier than this. Takes about 5 min using just you phone and the veepeak. Lots of videos on here showing how...

[@standoychinov7482]

Just not spelling. Try to read and write down in desc. Of video. It is not seen and goin on by voice. But helpfull

[@dolo_kaayy]

wdym u keep them off? if the car is on, they’re gonna be on regardless

[@Gator115]

Does this work for 2010?

[@jmt0728]

Where did you get that front lip from? I have a 2011 328i xdrive and i wanted to get something like that

[@VehicularDIY]

It came with the car but they're all over ebay, you can get them painted to match.

[@jmanpt9157]

thank you soo much. looked for this everywhere ;)

[@OceaniPhonerepairSanFrancisco]

so during the day, when you set the light on dash to auto, it'll stay on the angel eyes after coding?

[@VehicularDIY]

That is correct.

[@OceaniPhonerepairSanFrancisco]

Thank you

[@mihailginu4466]

And then when nights coming the low beam will be on ."?

[@Evertonmj1]

@@VehicularDIY And then when nights coming does the low beam turn on automatically?

[@mik4mik4]

@@Evertonmj1 yes

[@AteshAhmedovic]

For the information I don't have xenon model, '07 preLCI. So I codded : DRL_TFL_MIT_SML activ VERHALTEN_DRL_TFL drl_s TAGFAHRLICHT_ECE_0 activ DRL_TFL_MIT_RL_BL_1 nicht_activ

[@jeromegabriel1256]

Hey! Is it gonna work also on my e61? Cause I literally have the same highbeam daytime running light as yours

[@CumhurGunaydn]

Hello, I have LCI E92 2012, It lights stronger when it is off as DRL, I want it to light powerful at the same when park lamb position, how can I do that?

[@bandcampp5733]

My e90 is 2006 but the headlights look the same as yours, this won’t work for me?

[@bickleberry15]

Does this work if u don't have idrive? I just want my angel eyes to come on when I unlock the car.

[@kunalgulati1]

Hi mate is this method gonna work for my E84 2011 as I’ve just got installed aftermarket headlights everything is working fine but the LED DRL is not working, as you’re professional I would like to take your suggestions. Could you give me your whatsapp number so I can contact you directly. Looking forward for your help

[@johnnywalker5635]

I just changed my angel eyes from stock to LED LUX and wanted to make them standard and always on DRL. But this is super complicated. Bummer.

[@heldersilva2428]

Hi, i have a 2006 E90 with CCC Msport kit from factory, on NCS expert if i follow your exact step i get a file "FSW_PSW.TRC" with 23KB and no "VERHALTEN_DRL_TFL" but if instead of do the step "process ECU" i do the step "process CAR" i get the same file but with 236KB and with "VERHALTEN_DRL_TFL". Can i use this file change it, and save as MAN to enable the AE on the DRLs?

[@dragos-marianluta2234]

Hello, First, i tried this code and it works very well. Now i have a question for you, i own a bmw 320d e90 2007, and i have xenon lights, i was ruined nfrm and i needed to reset from stock, and that is what i did, now when i am flashing (pull) it work only halogens light and that shutter from xenon not working anymore, only when i turn on high beam and not flashing. Do you know what code its necessary for this? Thank you!

[@pcpa91]

Hello from Portugal.. My brother have a 2009 118D with Idrive and halogen headlights. When he activate the DRL, by default the car turn on the low beams.. its possible to turn off the low beams and turn on the parking lights? I try with carly but its possible i’m doing something wrong.. Can you help me? THANKS

[@MrSpeedkg]

Is it possible to code angel eyes only for wellcome lights? Pre facelift,i have light pack(coz some1 says it works only with that options)

[@kevinl2692]

hello. do you have any suggestions about coding DME for E92 328i? thank you~

[@migelprager1097]

03/07 is the "key" manufacturing date to be able implement this mod straight away. Starting from this date the vehicles have the NFRM ECU (or FRM 2). Thank you anyway for another great tutorial! 👏👏👏

[@okantarakci3674]

i have e90 2005 but i dont have this option which you changed in frm so i cant do this anyway?

[@LLB20]

`could you sent a VO dump of your E90? i cannot enter the frm module

[@aguywithzeusscannon]

I followed the video exactly on my car, but nothing changed. I can go into the .man file and see that it is different, however the high beams are still my drl. My car is 2007 335i 05/07 manufacture date.

[@renoir6900]

Why didn’t you use ncs dummy?? Would made things much easier

[@jasonmassie5764]

Would like to meet up with you in katy for your help. Im outside of katy

[@MooMooMilk789]

Would this work on a 2011 328i?

[@ricardo19822]

Hey man what kind of battery charger are you using? And where to buy it?, thanks!

[@Kamill98]

Hi, is this going to work for e60 2003 pre lci?

[@mujiburchowdhury1058]

I have the same issue but on my e46 330ci , when i turn on DRL via NCSexpert it turns on my high beams as dipped, is the process to turn to make my angel lights as DRL the same?

[@AlonzoCubano]

Worked with 2010 328i

[@Hasith555]

Hi there, will i be able to do this to me 2005 E90 320i ?

[@ZamZ897]

Can anyone help? I have a e91 which has xenon’s and AHL with a build date of 21/06/2007 and confirmed it’s frm2 module using INPA however I can’t seem to get the DRLs to work. I also can’t find the option on the ccc system. All that shows is a check box for welcome lights. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Cheers

[@Automobilism1]

Ever figure it out?

[@allanbeltran7592]

Holy shit! How hot or humid is it in the garage?

[@sebastianmunaraldana9348]

Hi, Somebody know if is possible this in E90 of 2006 with FRM1 Module?

[@jimjohnson9813]

No

[@stargate8843]

Can you do both? That is to have the Angel lights as DRL's and also the high beam? ...As you know the Angel lights as DRL's are kind of low luminosity in a 2008 E90. Please let me know what instruction would do this.

[@VehicularDIY]

Sorry as far as I know that's not possible.

[@germancarfan]

Any idea how to do this on bimmercode?

[@jrfdc]

I wonder if this will work on a mac

[@vw3576]

So I only have a default program. I chose that but when I get to read ECU F4 there is nothing at bottom

[@MudharBai]

Will this work on a 2009 BMW 323i LCI?

[@VehicularDIY]

Yes it should as your car should have an FRM2 module.

[@ch0mbe]

Sorry, probably lame question but how about 2011 323i LCI

[@jillstephens1592]

What if my vin won't load?

[@xr500t]

Great stuff! I got an '11 z4 that I'm rebuilding and I installed aftermarket headlights, so I need to get rid of the adaptive headlight error. So, I was concerned about screwing something up, but I think if I follow your procedure for saving the original file I should be able to return to the original coding. That's the portion no one was showing.

[@Jerezelm]

I got a Bmw 2003 530i does anybody knows how can I do this ángel aye change??

[@derekgharris]

Jerezelm, a veepeak adapter module and Bimmercode app. About $50 combined for both. Way easier than this, takes about 5 min. Plus you can change all kinds of other stuff too. So worth it...

[@jillstephens1592]

Will this work for 2011

[@valentae2011]

NICE!! I’ve been following your videos & absolutely fabulous! Thank u for the education. I have a E90, 2011, FRM2. Xdrive. Question; can the TPM screen in Xdrive be coded to display tire pressure in each tire with temp display?

[@TiagoPinho]

Hello, I have a E91 2006, and I've tried coding wtih Carly, but I could do it, is it because of the FRM module? Is there any way I can do it?

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah on a 2006 you need to first upgrade to an NFRM2 module if you want to be able to follow this DIY. It's doable provided you can find an NFRM2 module for a reasonable price.

[@kristijanvlasic6936]

Damn, I have a 2006 :(

[@FishfryOGMcTaco]

How far away from Longview are you? I own a 2006 330i and can’t even figure out how to make my angel eyes come on at all. 🤷‍♂️

[@andrewwizard1577]

Your bulbs probably went out or the computer that controls the voltage to different lights is bugged. Maybe some bad sensor, maybe a battery reset would fix it.

[@ironmaiden915]

Is it possible to set Angel Eyes AND Side Markers (front turn signals) as DRL please?

[@ironmaiden915]

Found it! Set "DRL_TFL_MIT_BLK_V_GED" to "aktiv" and the sidemarkers come on with DRL also! My translation is DaytimeRunningLight_TagFahrLicht_WITH_BLinKer_Voltage_DIMMED You Americans may want to turn off Sidemarkers with DRL so may find this useful?

[@jameswood2996]

would this work with an e90 with aftermarket headlights?

[@VehicularDIY]

Not sure as aftermarket headlights might be wired out to box to pull power from another circuit to power their inbuilt angel eyes.

[@FrankiE90jl]

is it the same as LCI e90?

[@colassolorzano6353]

Do you have the other video for the intensity on the angel lights

[@adrian400]

would this work on an ‘08 prelci e90?

[@VehicularDIY]

Yes it would.

[@cuscoservices7271]

Does this work on 2011 E90 328i? I think 2011 have the FRM3 module. Does it work?

[@Martinxeneize10]

have you tried to do it? i have the same car

[@armirkada2386]

Is Frm2 needed for this?..Great job annyway

[@Agurules1]

somehow i lost my fsw_psw.trc file when i chose to open with notepad. how do i get it back??

[@w8t2009]

Could you send me the final scripts for this coding? I really agree with you, this looks much better than high beams

[@ULTRAC0P]

Which light bulbs do you use for angel eyes?

[@ULTRAC0P]

mine shine very faintly 😞

[@Mesarina]

Nice diy, worked the first time Following your instruccions. Thanks

[@honza0a]

This video helps also in 2020. Thanks, man.

[@ticanabecks]

Thanks!

[@ralphlichaa1551]

Will this work on a us 2006 e90 325i w/o idrive?

[@VehicularDIY]

It might not, you would have to verify if you have a NFRM2 module or 2nd generation lighting module.

[@AGVlogai]

How about dynamic function ? it work's or not ?

[@richardsimpkins9758]

Hiya I have a Uk e90 335d with FRM 2, 2007. i have the same ccc i-drive, adaptive xenons and AHL. I can turn on the DRLs via the i drive menu Except in my car the Dipped xenons turn on with the angel eyes for DRLs, must be a uk coding difference. Will this method work in changing the car to have the Angel eyes only? Thanks

[@VehicularDIY]

Hey, yes it would be the same as long as you're running a 2nd generation FRM module.

[@RajVeer87156]

@@VehicularDIY hi, will this work on a car production November 2008 E90 320i with idrive? Should I connect a battery charger if I intend to finish the coding within 10 minutes? Please help

[@bilaltariq8357]

hi there is this method gonna work on my e90 2011 lci 320d how much NCS expert software cost..

[@VehicularDIY]

I believe your car comes with an FRM 3 module, aren't your angel eyes on as your DRLS by default?

[@bilaltariq8357]

Vehicular DIY no mate they're not default I've to turn them on manually every time so taillights work to same time..

[@auth.garage]

I have a 2006 BMW 330i, non iDrive and no option on the dash to turn off DRLs, is this possible on my model?

[@VehicularDIY]

Only if you upgrade your footwell module to an FRM2. (2nd generation)

[@shaunskii]

Hmm I have the same car, without iDrive and I have the option to turn them off. I have turned mine off and use the headlight switch to run just my halos when driving during the day. Only bad thing is you have to remember to turn them off when you are done driving or they will stay on. Not Ideal. Im looking to upgrade to the FRM2 footwell module to avoid this as well as get the cool "welcome lights" feature.

[@ironmaiden915]

Sorry, another compatibility query! I have a late 2007 E92 [UK spec]. No iDrive or any DRL switches, etc. Is this possible on mine please? I'm new to coding, so unsure what modules I have at the moment. I guess there must be an additional setting to actually enable any DRL? Many thanks.

[@ironmaiden915]

OK to answer my own question (and hopefully help others) all I needed to do was enable DRL using the BC button/ indicator (turn signal) stalk standard settings menu. It appears the UK spec is set to Angel Eyes by default and they are much brighter than normal side lights (probably maxed out) - result!

[@ironmaiden915]

Subsequently discovered it is simply because mine is the E92 Coupe! How convenient!

[@AlexTurbo]

The E92 should be able to have this already EDIT: saw you got it working.

[@nickmast45]

Great video! What is the dark tint called on the turn indicator part of your front headlight? thanks!

[@VehicularDIY]

Hey thanks. It's actually a tint overlay that the previous owner purchase. Not exactly sure where he sourced it.

[@mohamaddana1568]

hi i have bmw LCI e90 halogen how could i make angel eyes with signals off only angel eyes

[@jarlchicknugs5750]

you ever figure out how to do that ?

[@derekgharris]

Mohamad Dana, Bimmercode code app.

[@arnisrubins5958]

What position is your light switch on when driving only with DRL?

[@jtautoflip7949]

Arnis Rubīns auto or just normal. DRL means that anytime during the day when your lights would be active, these will run. This essentially does two things. Cuts the ugly amber low beam from turning on, and activated your Halos anytime the car is “running”.

[@joshmo495]

Will this work on a 05 545i?

[@nkoshiepaphras9194]

Thank you for the great video, will the high beam ever come on?

[@VehicularDIY]

Yes they still would.

[@valentae2011]

Thanks V. ✌🏽✅

[@Ashihara5Kyu]

Hey Does that mean that it isn't possible to code a 2005 e90 European car, with my drive to angel eyes as daytime running lights?

[@Ashihara5Kyu]

i drive

[@VehicularDIY]

You could if you looked up how to upgrade to the NFRM2 module.

[@Ashihara5Kyu]

I can not find a clear explanation of how to do this! But I guess it's a hardware part I need to replace? a control unit? Do you know something about where it is located and will it be possible to change it around or will it require wiring work? I guess the coding should be the same on the two? would it be posibel to save the old one and write it on the new module? Thanks upfront! :-)

[@AlexTurbo]

Ashihara5Kyu I know this is way too late but I may be of help. The FRM is located in the driver footwell behind the piece that holds the hood and trunk releases. It is very easy to physically replace but it also requires coding to work with your car's VIN and its features. If you have no experience with any kind of programming then I would not suggest doing this yourself. I did mine, but I am a computer science major with years of experience. There are people out there that will do the coding for you at a cost (not sure on the avg price). As for finding an FRM2 module, you can look on eBay. There should be plenty there. I got mine for about $60, programmed it, and now I have lots more features to play around with. Just make sure you get the correct FRM2 for your car's features. Check out this link for that list: www.e90post.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13225455&postcount=223 I hope I helped you or anyone else!

[@BFG2021]

How much would you do this for ?

[@____JM____]

Nice, works perfectly

[@kevin658]

Can confirm this method works on a 2011 e90 with the frm2 module! Thank you very much for posting this video!

[@VehicularDIY]

If you have an FRM2 then it's the same method. If you have 2011 I would have expected it to have an FRM3 module?

[@kevin658]

Vehicular DIY Apparently I have a weird one lol. I have a CIC and combox with no Bluetooth as well. Go figure haha.

[@gusm4520]

Hey nice video! Just wondering... what chin splitter is that?

[@VehicularDIY]

I bought the car with them but this link looks like them: www.ebay.com/itm/UNPAINTED-BMW-OEM-type-E90-3-SERIES-Front-Splitter-chin-spoiler-06-08-B067F-/320613152433

[@gusm4520]

Vehicular DIY Thank You!

[@AlexTurbo]

Hi! I upgraded from FRM to FRM2 in my 02/07 e90 and got everything programmed and reset to factory settings. Everything works, however when I have the DRLs on, the Angel Eyes are on, BUT the inner light bar on the outer taillights light up as well (the trunk taillights are completely off). How do I code those lightbars out?

[@richardsimpkins9758]

same issue here..any ideas?

[@AlexTurbo]

@@richardsimpkins9758 I still deal with it. I haven't found a solution yet

[@shaunskii]

Hmmm arent they supposed to be like that or no? When driving behind my friend in his 09 e92 coupe, when his DRL are on, his back tail lights are lit there as well. I assumed it was for even better visibility from the back, not just the front and I thought it actually looked cool on his all black coupe. I will also be looking into doing the upgrade to FRM2 in my 06 e90 as well.

[@derekgharris]

Turbocharger, Bimmercode app....

[@saq59]

is there a method to properly disconnect the car from the computer

[@VehicularDIY]

Hey sorry for the late response, can you clarify? You want to disconnect the module?

[@saq59]

Vehicular DIY i means in terms of safely disconnect from the car to prevent any sort of module corruption

[@mihailginu4466]

Thank you!

[@fisherboy444]

Hi will this work on my e90 2007 m sport (japan) with no idrive? Cheers

[@VehicularDIY]

lamadrid It should, what is your build date? As long as it has an FRM2 module it should. You don't need idrive to do this.

[@fisherboy444]

Aveman1 I'm trying to locate the build date of my bimmer, I've checked under the hood and all doors but can't find any information. My BC doesnt also have the drl option. If it's produced earlier than April, is it still possible to do this? Thanks

[@VehicularDIY]

You should be able to find your build date on the b pillar when you open the drivers side door. Check for a label with your VIN on it. As long as you have an FRM2 module you can do this.

[@suhatarannum9046]

lamadrid l

[@bEBlessed767]

Works like a charm!! Thanks for sharing your awesome video.

[@RajVeer87156]

Hi, can you help me with a few queries please... Is it important to connect a battery charger while doing this coding? Within how much time (minutes) should the job be done in case I do not have battery charger?

[@floroiug]

I want to do exactly like you, but when night comes, does the low beam turn on automatically?

[@Evertonmj1]

i've the same question

[@alienteks12]

I use the carly bmw obd2 port adapter for coding among other thins and it works great and it's easy just wanted to let you know just in case you didn't know about.

[@jtautoflip7949]

Flawless. Easy guide. Some repeats, but you are extremely thorough assuming someone has barely opened NCS (which I appreciate). If you follow this to the T, you will enjoy your Halos all the time!

[@honamyoo]

i wired my angel eyes into my high beams. how did you wire your angel eyes

[@VehicularDIY]

It's done via coding, no wiring required if you program the module.

[@dregenius]

Only a hack would splice wires to do this on a BMW. It's not a cheap Japanese car where there's virtually no electronics besides required engine management. lol

[@milkmanisin]

I have an 09 328i xdrive it uses the angel eyes but also uses headlamps. Will this work for it too. The car was produced on 10/2008 if that matters. Thanks and I really enjoy all of your videos

[@VehicularDIY]

Gills and Fins Yes it should as your car should have an NFRM 2 module.

[@Kickdrum00]

Will this work on E90 2009?

[@VehicularDIY]

Yes it should, you should have an FRM2 module.

[@pcpa91]

where i can see the the version of my frm module? I have a 2008 320d E91 and i have the standard headlights with angel eyes(no xenon headlights) and with carly i try activate the angel eyes and nothing... But on the carly i can activate for example the side markers(USA).. I try also activate by the CB but no sucess.. Turn on only the back lights but the angel eyes nothing.. Could you help me? Thanks