lights on when unlocking the car
03-10-2009, 06:59 AM
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Hello All,
since i'm new to BMW features i'm wondering if it's possible to have lights on (xenon, not position) when unlocking the car. I'm used to this feature and would be nice if that's possible.
Thanks!
since i'm new to BMW features i'm wondering if it's possible to have lights on (xenon, not position) when unlocking the car. I'm used to this feature and would be nice if that's possible.
Thanks!
03-10-2009, 10:05 AM
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I believe this is a feature on the 2009 onwards cars. It's not possible on older cars.
Member Hellraiser carried out an electrical mod to make the Angels come on with locking and unlocking. Take a look HERE
Marc
Member Hellraiser carried out an electrical mod to make the Angels come on with locking and unlocking. Take a look HERE
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03-10-2009, 10:42 AM
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I have not found (nor tracked down) for this function in the iDrive.
So called homecoming lights should be possible to active in the iDrive.
If I don't recall false, I used to have this feature on my pre-LCI's.
I have the parking lights (in the LCI daytime running lights) activated
for 60 secs now.
So called homecoming lights should be possible to active in the iDrive.
If I don't recall false, I used to have this feature on my pre-LCI's.
I have the parking lights (in the LCI daytime running lights) activated
for 60 secs now.
03-10-2009, 12:44 PM
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My Ride: 01CA Selection of COP-relevant vehicles
02NP M Light-alloy wheels double spoke 135 M with runflat
0203 4-Traction System
0205 Automatic transmission
0216 Servotronic Steering
0300 Space Saver Wheel
0316 Automatic tailgate operation
0320 Without Script Name Plate
0322 Comfort access system
0337 M sport package
0386 Roof Railing
04M3 Interior trim finishers Alu Cube Pure
0417 Side window Sun Blind, Rear Door, Mechanical
0423 Velour floor mats
0428 Warning Triangle/First Aid Kit
0430 Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror
0431 Interior Mirror (photo-sensitive)
0442 Beverage Holder
0453 Air Conditioned Seat Front
0456 Electrical Adjustable Comfort Seats
0502 Headlight Washing System
0508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
0522 Xenon Headlights
0524 Adaptive driving Lights Control
0534 Automatic Air Conditioning
0540 Multifunction Steering Wheel Include. Cruise Control
0548 Speedometer in Kilometers per Hour
0563 Lights package
0609 Navigation System Professional w/TV and On-board Computer
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0879 German Language Owner's Manual
0896 Daytime Running Light Switch (Circuit)
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='812651' date='Mar 10 2009, 07:42 PM
I have not found (nor tracked down) for this function in the iDrive.
So called homecoming lights should be possible to active in the iDrive.
If I don't recall false, I used to have this feature on my pre-LCI's.
I have the parking lights (in the LCI daytime running lights) activated
for 60 secs now.
So called homecoming lights should be possible to active in the iDrive.
If I don't recall false, I used to have this feature on my pre-LCI's.
I have the parking lights (in the LCI daytime running lights) activated
for 60 secs now.
Once the key is out - everything is off.
I was also hoping that once i'm unlocking the car - light will go on. And that's not the case.
Trying to figure it out. Probably RTFM is needed
03-10-2009, 11:53 PM
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My Ride: 01CA Selection of COP-relevant vehicles
02NP M Light-alloy wheels double spoke 135 M with runflat
0203 4-Traction System
0205 Automatic transmission
0216 Servotronic Steering
0300 Space Saver Wheel
0316 Automatic tailgate operation
0320 Without Script Name Plate
0322 Comfort access system
0337 M sport package
0386 Roof Railing
04M3 Interior trim finishers Alu Cube Pure
0417 Side window Sun Blind, Rear Door, Mechanical
0423 Velour floor mats
0428 Warning Triangle/First Aid Kit
0430 Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror
0431 Interior Mirror (photo-sensitive)
0442 Beverage Holder
0453 Air Conditioned Seat Front
0456 Electrical Adjustable Comfort Seats
0502 Headlight Washing System
0508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
0522 Xenon Headlights
0524 Adaptive driving Lights Control
0534 Automatic Air Conditioning
0540 Multifunction Steering Wheel Include. Cruise Control
0548 Speedometer in Kilometers per Hour
0563 Lights package
0609 Navigation System Professional w/TV and On-board Computer
0672 BMW 6-Disc CD Changer
0676 Premium Audio System
0698 Area Code 2 For DVD
0710 M Style Leather Steering Wheel
0715 M Aerodynamic Package
0760 Individual High-gloss Shadowline
0761 Individual Sun-Protection Glazing
0775 Individual Roof Headlining Anthracite
08SA Country-specific TeleService activation
08SP CO2 Emissions Control
0863 Service Contact Flyer Europe
0869 Radio Preparations for CH/DE
0879 German Language Owner's Manual
0896 Daytime Running Light Switch (Circuit)
0962 Country-specific Motor (Engine Mapping)
Originally Posted by aysc' post='812820' date='Mar 10 2009, 09:44 PM
that's correct, i do have it active (coming home) - but it is not working....
Once the key is out - everything is off.
I was also hoping that once i'm unlocking the car - light will go on. And that's not the case.
Trying to figure it out. Probably RTFM is needed
Once the key is out - everything is off.
I was also hoping that once i'm unlocking the car - light will go on. And that's not the case.
Trying to figure it out. Probably RTFM is needed
Good, nice to know.
03-11-2009, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by aysc' post='813403' date='Mar 11 2009, 02:53 AM
found how's that, manual switch before leaving the car. Strange, i was expecting this to be automatic.
Good, nice to know.
Good, nice to know.
although sometimes it's useful 
03-11-2009, 02:18 AM
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The homecoming lights are activated in the iDrive. These work by leaving the lights on after you leave the car for a user specified amount of time. You activate them by pulling the left indicator lever forwards, as if you were "flashing" your lights.
03-11-2009, 05:27 AM
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My Ride: 01CA Selection of COP-relevant vehicles
02NP M Light-alloy wheels double spoke 135 M with runflat
0203 4-Traction System
0205 Automatic transmission
0216 Servotronic Steering
0300 Space Saver Wheel
0316 Automatic tailgate operation
0320 Without Script Name Plate
0322 Comfort access system
0337 M sport package
0386 Roof Railing
04M3 Interior trim finishers Alu Cube Pure
0417 Side window Sun Blind, Rear Door, Mechanical
0423 Velour floor mats
0428 Warning Triangle/First Aid Kit
0430 Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror
0431 Interior Mirror (photo-sensitive)
0442 Beverage Holder
0453 Air Conditioned Seat Front
0456 Electrical Adjustable Comfort Seats
0502 Headlight Washing System
0508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
0522 Xenon Headlights
0524 Adaptive driving Lights Control
0534 Automatic Air Conditioning
0540 Multifunction Steering Wheel Include. Cruise Control
0548 Speedometer in Kilometers per Hour
0563 Lights package
0609 Navigation System Professional w/TV and On-board Computer
0672 BMW 6-Disc CD Changer
0676 Premium Audio System
0698 Area Code 2 For DVD
0710 M Style Leather Steering Wheel
0715 M Aerodynamic Package
0760 Individual High-gloss Shadowline
0761 Individual Sun-Protection Glazing
0775 Individual Roof Headlining Anthracite
08SA Country-specific TeleService activation
08SP CO2 Emissions Control
0863 Service Contact Flyer Europe
0869 Radio Preparations for CH/DE
0879 German Language Owner's Manual
0896 Daytime Running Light Switch (Circuit)
0962 Country-specific Motor (Engine Mapping)
Originally Posted by 7Green' post='813431' date='Mar 11 2009, 09:52 AM
from my experience, lights will be ON after unlocking, when you will leave lights switch to AUTO position. In this case it will blink & light for a while. If this switch will be left at "0" position, nothing happens then... Right? I hate RTFM ...too although sometimes it's useful
although sometimes it's useful Then, when i'm unlocking the car - lights are on only inside the car and on mirrors but not headlights (position) or/and low-xenon.
This is exactly somehting i was looking for - some kind of "coming FROM home" function
Seems it's not there so far, probably some DIY is needed.
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Originally Posted by aysc' post='813502' date='Mar 11 2009, 02:27 PM
in fact, i have them in AUTO position and once i'm switching of engine lights are off completely. Then, if you need "coming home" you need to activate it with left indicator (as mentioned by MarcsOnFire).
Then, when i'm unlocking the car - lights are on only inside the car and on mirrors but not headlights (position) or/and low-xenon.
This is exactly somehting i was looking for - some kind of "coming FROM home" function
Seems it's not there so far, probably some DIY is needed.
Then, when i'm unlocking the car - lights are on only inside the car and on mirrors but not headlights (position) or/and low-xenon.
This is exactly somehting i was looking for - some kind of "coming FROM home" function
Seems it's not there so far, probably some DIY is needed.
We pre-LCI owners do not have the "head lights come on" function when opening the car with the remote control. If you have the light-package, it will activate the lights in the bottom of the wing-mirrors, which illuminate the area next to the car, but not the area in front of the car.
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Originally Posted by aysc' post='812402' date='Mar 10 2009, 10:59 AM
Hello All,
since i'm new to BMW features i'm wondering if it's possible to have lights on (xenon, not position) when unlocking the car. I'm used to this feature and would be nice if that's possible.
Thanks!
since i'm new to BMW features i'm wondering if it's possible to have lights on (xenon, not position) when unlocking the car. I'm used to this feature and would be nice if that's possible.
Thanks!
This is from page 94 of the US 2006 Owners Manual. The topic is Lamps. The feature you are refering to is called Pathway Lighting. The instructions to activate this feature via iDrive is below.
Pathway lighting
When you activate the headlamp flasher after
parking the vehicle and switching off the lamps,
the low beams will come on for a brief period.
You can set the duration via iDrive or deactivate
the function.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the MENU button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the i menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.
5. Select "Pathway lighting" and press the
controller.
6. Turn the controller to select the corresponding
duration.
7. Press the controller to apply the setting.
Hope this works for you.