Angel Eye (Eye Blow LED) on CIP23
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From: San Jose, California, USA
My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
I lost my angel eyes after the software update when the SZL module was replaced. I took it in to the dealer so they could re-enable the angel eyes, and when I got her back, I still had no angel eyes but they had turned on my DRL's 
(for non-US members there is no option to turn DRL's on or off in the US versions of iDrive). So right now I have DRL's (which I don't want) but no angel eyes. 
(for non-US members there is no option to turn DRL's on or off in the US versions of iDrive). So right now I have DRL's (which I don't want) but no angel eyes.
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From: Seattle Area, Washington
I just got a software update to fix a number of issues (haven't had a software update in over a year) and noticed the same problem (no eyebrows). I also noticed that when I lock the car I no longer get the lights flashing and the beep, even when the options are set that way. Anyone else notice this one as well?
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From: Chalandri/Athina/Hellas
Originally Posted by Locksmythe' post='356147' date='Nov 15 2006, 12:39 AM
Are the lights going to work properly on a new production car or are they getting broken software from the factory? (Car produced yesterday)
Every car is programmed by the dealer, just few days before delivery to the owner, during the delivery prepare process.
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From: Northern Virginia
My Ride: Alpine White 2007 550i
Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='356246' date='Nov 15 2006, 12:43 AM
Your car is not finally programmed yet.
Every car is programmed by the dealer, just few days before delivery to the owner, during the delivery prepare process.
Every car is programmed by the dealer, just few days before delivery to the owner, during the delivery prepare process.
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From: Los Angeles, CA USA
Originally Posted by Locksmythe' post='356225' date='Nov 14 2006, 07:34 PM
In a more general sense, the eyebrow is the parking light, right? It's the only orange light on the front?
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='356211' date='Nov 14 2006, 06:31 PM
On mine its the eyebrows and leds.
Ok. So the angel eyes still work? If I had to lose one or the other for a while I would rather lose the eyebrows and LED's and not the angel eyes. Hopefully they will fix it soon.
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: Mini Cooper
Originally Posted by my530i' post='356296' date='Nov 15 2006, 03:34 PM
I don't know what the hell BMW is doing. This is unacceptable 
ya look at it this way its 1000 time better than MB
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From: Phoenix, AZ, USA
My Ride: 2006 530i - Sport - 6spd - Orient Blue with Auburn/Anthracite
Originally Posted by jmdhuse' post='356015' date='Nov 14 2006, 09:52 AM
Hmmm, I'm in the same boat as you - waiting for a call from my SA today - I'll update this post if he gives me any hope!
Jon.
Jon.
I know it is not such a big deal as it does not affect safety, performance, or drivability - but somehow, the car just feels incomplete without them. The SA and Tech at my BMW shop are both sensitive to this and are putting as much effort as I think is reasonable into it - after all, they can only install the software BMW sends them...
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I just noticed this morning, eyebrows not working either. Will call BMW service today. Thank you for bringing this into my attention, it could have been weeks, maybe months before I'd have noticed (Update was done last week).