AE Illumination when unlocking the car
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there is no wire that does this unfortunately... i checked everything![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
The diode prevents the 12V from coming back into the interior of the vehicle (allows only for current to travel one way). If you didn't have one and you turned on your lights (which turns on the AE's) all the interior lights would come on since they are getting a 12V feed. Learned that the hard way
lol so yeah the diode is a must.
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The diode prevents the 12V from coming back into the interior of the vehicle (allows only for current to travel one way). If you didn't have one and you turned on your lights (which turns on the AE's) all the interior lights would come on since they are getting a 12V feed. Learned that the hard way
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I traced which wire leads to the +V of the AE(Wire Harness connection). splice there and I can keep the lid close by not running the wire into the headlight assembly.
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glad i could help out!
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Whacha talking about??
I know its not a DIY, but it give the rough idea on how to do everything and how to wire it up.
Using DRL's and Using fade on and fade off angel eyes with a relay.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/968...st__p__1151275
Here is a quick diagram. Like I always say, ask questions if you have any.![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
![AE Illumination when unlocking the car-lci-wiring.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/105920d1482364595t-ae-illumination-when-unlocking-car-lci-wiring.jpg)
This powers the eyebrow and the angel eye. If you tap these wires, you can power them on. Make sure you put a diode in between it.
![AE Illumination when unlocking the car-headlightharness.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/105919d1482364595t-ae-illumination-when-unlocking-car-headlightharness.jpg)
Joe, a Diode is so the current doesn't go reverse in flow and cause problems / errors.
I know its not a DIY, but it give the rough idea on how to do everything and how to wire it up.
Using DRL's and Using fade on and fade off angel eyes with a relay.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/968...st__p__1151275
Here is a quick diagram. Like I always say, ask questions if you have any.
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![AE Illumination when unlocking the car-lci-wiring.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/105920d1482364595t-ae-illumination-when-unlocking-car-lci-wiring.jpg)
This powers the eyebrow and the angel eye. If you tap these wires, you can power them on. Make sure you put a diode in between it.
![AE Illumination when unlocking the car-headlightharness.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/105919d1482364595t-ae-illumination-when-unlocking-car-headlightharness.jpg)
Joe, a Diode is so the current doesn't go reverse in flow and cause problems / errors.