Any way to keep the rear 'DRLs' switched on when front DRLs are on?

satz · 03-12-2020, 10:38 PM

Hi all
I've noticed that the two thin red LED strips on my rear lights only come on when the main headlights are on.

i.e. They don't come on in the daytime when just the front DRLs are on.

I like these red LED strips as they brighten up the tail light units (and the rear of my car).

Is there any way to get them to stay on? I've checked Bimmercode's options for the X3 and it doesn't list that.

thanks

chpnsus · 03-12-2020, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by satz

Hi all
I've noticed that the two thin red LED strips on my rear lights only come on when the main headlights are on.

i.e. They don't come on in the daytime when just the front DRLs are on.

I like these red LED strips as they brighten up the tail light units (and the rear of my car).

Is there any way to get them to stay on? I've checked Bimmercode's options for the X3 and it doesn't list that.

thanks

Coding.

satz · 03-13-2020, 04:23 AM

I couldnt see that listed as a coding option on Bimmercode.

And Stephan from Bimmercode confirmed it’s not possible to code it.

Is there any other way?

Fast400 · 03-13-2020, 09:17 AM

I don't think anyone has figured this out

383vett · 03-13-2020, 12:21 PM

Just drive with your headlights on.

2kaccordocoupe · 03-13-2020, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 383vett

Just drive with your headlights on.

+1

or turn 1 click to turn on side markers, that should also power up the tail lights without turning on the head lights.

satz · 03-13-2020, 05:45 PM

it's unfortunate. On my X2 Bimmercode could easily activate the rear DRLs to be on.

I'll try the sidelights option and see if that activates the rears. thank you

mikedos · 10-23-2022, 05:27 PM

Any new updates bimmer code or way around to get the rear lights to stay on like the front DRLs during the day? They don't come on in the daytime when just the front DRLs are on.

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satz Lieutenant Colonel 338 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	Any way to keep the rear 'DRLs' switched on when front DRLs are on? Hi all I've noticed that the two thin red LED strips on my rear lights only come on when the main headlights are on. i.e. They don't come on in the daytime when just the front DRLs are on. I like these red LED strips as they brighten up the tail light units (and the rear of my car). Is there any way to get them to stay on? I've checked Bimmercode's options for the X3 and it doesn't list that. thanks __________________ 2019 X3 M40i, Sophisto grey, H/K, pano Previous: 2019 BMW X2 Msport, Mineral Grey, Adaptive Suspension, H/K Previous: 2009 335i LCI, Bluewater
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satz Lieutenant Colonel 338 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	I couldnt see that listed as a coding option on Bimmercode. And Stephan from Bimmercode confirmed it’s not possible to code it. Is there any other way? Last edited by satz; 03-13-2020 at 04:29 AM..
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satz Lieutenant Colonel 338 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	it's unfortunate. On my X2 Bimmercode could easily activate the rear DRLs to be on. I'll try the sidelights option and see if that activates the rears. thank you __________________ 2019 X3 M40i, Sophisto grey, H/K, pano Previous: 2019 BMW X2 Msport, Mineral Grey, Adaptive Suspension, H/K Previous: 2009 335i LCI, Bluewater
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mikedos Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: California iTrader: (0)	2021 x3 40i Any new updates bimmer code or way around to get the rear lights to stay on like the front DRLs during the day? They don't come on in the daytime when just the front DRLs are on.
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