Corner / Parking Light Delete PROPER DIY............GodsSon

GodsSon · 07-27-2009, 07:54 PM

This DIY is for people who want to get rid of the yellow corner / parking lights on the front of their E46 BMW, without risking blowing their LCM, AND without buying LED corners, AND without buying a euro switch. Also gives the option of turning them back on with the flip of a switch... just in case cops give you problems!!

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HOW IT WORKS:

The BMW E46 corner / parking lights run on a dual voltage system. 6 volts for the corner / parking lights and 12 volts for the turn signal. This DIY creates a circuit which allows three options for the lighting. Under the 6 volt load it will connect a resistor to the circuit in place of the light to prevent the light from coming on and yet prevent a bulb out warning. Under the 12 volt load it will connect the light allowing the turn signal to function properly. And finally with the switch OFF it will connect the light to function normally as BMW intended in our various countries. This method connects the corner / parking light to its intended power source whereas other mods connect to the side light power source which may create problems with the LCM and later repair bills.

PARTS:

1x - DPDT switch
5x - 2 meter, 14/19 gauge wire / 1x 3m wire
1x - Project Box
2x - 6 Ohm, 50 Watt Resistor
2x - SPDT, 40 Amp, 12 Volt Auto Relay
2x - 1 KOhm Resistor
2x - 3 Amp DIODE

THE BASIC CIRCUIT:

This is the circuit for ONE side of the car only!! so you would just double it for the other side. Since I placed both sides in one box this meant that they could share the ground wire and a switch. the switch in the circuit for the one side is a SPDT whereas if you are doing both in one box you would use a DPDT.

Essentially the TRIGGER will be connected to the side light. The INPUT will be connected to the positive cable running to the corner / parking light. The OUTPUT will be connected to the cable still connected to the corner / parking light. And the GROUND will be connected to the cars ground. A diagram of the connections is provided below.

My finished product is shown below. I fit both circuits in one box hooked up to one switch to control the normal and light delete modes.

I placed the corner delete box in the empty space of the engine bay and attached it with two sided permanent tape. The pics below show the positioning and completed with all cables attached.

NOTE: I found that the resistors and therefore the box got extremely hot while in operation and risked damaging the relays so I relocated the resistors outside the box. This means that the black box could be even smaller than it is now!.. see below pic!

The result is a Corner / Parking Light delete Mod without downsizing to LED's, blowing LCM's or worrying about your province/state's traffic laws!

BEFORE

AFTER

ERTW.......
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fmzip · 07-27-2009, 09:02 PM

Nice!

Awful lot of work for a light....gotta love the forums for creativity!

Salazar · 07-30-2009, 08:07 PM

wow!

can you make me one of those boxes and sell it to me? LOL

adjei · 09-01-2009, 09:17 AM

can you please make me a box, i live in oakville so it shouldn't be hard to pick up
im about 10mins from sq1

GodsSon · 09-03-2009, 03:15 PM

For purchase requests please PM me!

mujjuman · 09-06-2009, 03:01 PM

when the parking lights are on (without headlights) will the corner lights still light up?

GodsSon · 09-14-2009, 12:44 AM

When the ModBox switch is set to "ON"; the only time the corner lights are on are when the turn signals are signalling. When the ModBox switch is set to "OFF" the corner lights function as usual (as parking lights/Night Corner Lights/turn signals). So the answer to your question depends on which state the switch is in!

mujjuman · 09-14-2009, 02:30 PM

haha tahnks!

JSanders · 09-22-2009, 02:59 AM

Interesting, Good work!

zugellos · 10-21-2009, 09:06 PM

GodsSon's schematic appears to be sound....so has anyone attempted this yet?
If so, what are your results?

uninc4709 · 10-21-2009, 09:08 PM

how much are you thinking of charging for the boxes??

GodsSon · 10-22-2009, 12:43 PM

PARTS:
1x - DPDT switch - $10.00
5x - 2 meter, 14/19 gauge wire / 1x 3m wire - $10.00
1x - Project Box - $10.00
2x - 6 Ohm, 50 Watt Resistor - $30.00
2x - SPDT, 40 Amp, 12 Volt Auto Relay - $20.00
2x - 1 KOhm Resistor - $ 2.50
2x - 3 Amp DIODE - $ 2.50

LABOUR: - $60.00

TOTAL: - $145.00

*Doesn't include shipping
*Custom made electronics aren't cheap and even though its fun I don't work for free, Sorry!

jreid · 10-22-2009, 11:33 PM

great find. i allways wondered about doing this.

lbcluis325i · 12-18-2009, 06:55 PM

the joker even says that: If you're good at something, never do it for free. hahah

Define ///M3 · 12-18-2009, 06:59 PM

on coupes the corners look sick

UNFORGIVEN · 12-18-2009, 07:13 PM

Man, I've been thinking about doing this ever since my corners started blowing. I had new harnesses spliced in on each end and my DS blew again.

I don't know what's going on. So f

king frustrating.

snowcatxx87 · 06-01-2010, 03:48 PM

???

I would hardly call this proper. The proper way is what I did: software to program my cars LSZ (light switching center) to european spec, and turned off the corner bulbs.

LOL.

mujjuman · 06-02-2010, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UN4GIV3N

Man, I've been thinking about doing this ever since my corners started blowing. I had new harnesses spliced in on each end and my DS blew again.

I don't know what's going on. So f

king frustrating.

damn man that sucks!!!! maybe its the bulbs? dont touch the glass with ur fingers. that tends to make them go out sooner

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowcatxx87

???

I would hardly call this proper. The proper way is what I did: software to program my cars LSZ (light switching center) to european spec, and turned off the corner bulbs.

LOL.

how do u do that?

diablo666l · 06-02-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GodsSon

When the ModBox switch is set to "ON"; the only time the corner lights are on are when the turn signals are signalling. When the ModBox switch is set to "OFF" the corner lights function as usual (as parking lights/Night Corner Lights/turn signals). So the answer to your question depends on which state the switch is in!

Is it possible to rig it up so that the 'always on' headlights only come on with the parking lights?

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowcatxx87

???

I would hardly call this proper. The proper way is what I did: software to program my cars LSZ (light switching center) to european spec, and turned off the corner bulbs.

LOL.

How/Where did you get the software changed? I have an aftermarket headunit, and the dealership says the program won't take...I want to shut my 'always on' headlights off so badly!

SammyV · 06-02-2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diablo666l

Is it possible to rig it up so that the 'always on' headlights only come on with the parking lights?

How/Where did you get the software changed? I have an aftermarket headunit, and the dealership says the program won't take...I want to shut my 'always on' headlights off so badly!

I do the software mod for locals in NY/NJ. I can take care of the corner light "mod" as well as many other tweaks...

07-27-2009, 07:54 PM	#1
GodsSon Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mississauga Posts: 64 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	Corner / Parking Light Delete PROPER DIY............GodsSon This DIY is for people who want to get rid of the yellow corner / parking lights on the front of their E46 BMW, without risking blowing their LCM, AND without buying LED corners, AND without buying a euro switch. Also gives the option of turning them back on with the flip of a switch... just in case cops give you problems!! BlackBerry Owner? David is a Wireless Usage Monitor that can track your wireless bill in real time from your blackberry! Available on Blackberry AppWorld... more info ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ HOW IT WORKS: The BMW E46 corner / parking lights run on a dual voltage system. 6 volts for the corner / parking lights and 12 volts for the turn signal. This DIY creates a circuit which allows three options for the lighting. Under the 6 volt load it will connect a resistor to the circuit in place of the light to prevent the light from coming on and yet prevent a bulb out warning. Under the 12 volt load it will connect the light allowing the turn signal to function properly. And finally with the switch OFF it will connect the light to function normally as BMW intended in our various countries. This method connects the corner / parking light to its intended power source whereas other mods connect to the side light power source which may create problems with the LCM and later repair bills. PARTS: 1x - DPDT switch 5x - 2 meter, 14/19 gauge wire / 1x 3m wire 1x - Project Box 2x - 6 Ohm, 50 Watt Resistor 2x - SPDT, 40 Amp, 12 Volt Auto Relay 2x - 1 KOhm Resistor 2x - 3 Amp DIODE THE BASIC CIRCUIT: This is the circuit for ONE side of the car only!! so you would just double it for the other side. Since I placed both sides in one box this meant that they could share the ground wire and a switch. the switch in the circuit for the one side is a SPDT whereas if you are doing both in one box you would use a DPDT. Essentially the TRIGGER will be connected to the side light. The INPUT will be connected to the positive cable running to the corner / parking light. The OUTPUT will be connected to the cable still connected to the corner / parking light. And the GROUND will be connected to the cars ground. A diagram of the connections is provided below. My finished product is shown below. I fit both circuits in one box hooked up to one switch to control the normal and light delete modes. I placed the corner delete box in the empty space of the engine bay and attached it with two sided permanent tape. The pics below show the positioning and completed with all cables attached. NOTE: I found that the resistors and therefore the box got extremely hot while in operation and risked damaging the relays so I relocated the resistors outside the box. This means that the black box could be even smaller than it is now!.. see below pic! The result is a Corner / Parking Light delete Mod without downsizing to LED's, blowing LCM's or worrying about your province/state's traffic laws! BEFORE AFTER ERTW....... BlackBerry Owner? David is a Wireless Usage Monitor that can track your wireless bill in real time from your blackberry! Available on Blackberry AppWorld... more info ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ . . . __________________ In God we Trust...all others Pay Cash. _________________________________________________________ Last edited by GodsSon; 08-01-2009 at 07:05 PM.

07-27-2009, 09:02 PM	#2
fmzip Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 2,813 My Ride: 2001 330cic & 530i View My Garage	Nice! Awful lot of work for a light....gotta love the forums for creativity! __________________ *Fran* *2001 330cic ESS TS2 Supercharger* Follow me on Flickr My Car is for sale

07-30-2009, 08:07 PM	#3
Salazar Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 281 My Ride: 323ci View My Garage	wow! can you make me one of those boxes and sell it to me? LOL __________________

09-01-2009, 09:17 AM	#4
adjei Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: oakville,ont Posts: 19 My Ride: red e46 View My Garage	can you please make me a box, i live in oakville so it shouldn't be hard to pick up im about 10mins from sq1 Last edited by adjei; 09-01-2009 at 10:53 PM.

09-03-2009, 03:15 PM	#5
GodsSon Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mississauga Posts: 64 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	For purchase requests please PM me! __________________ In God we Trust...all others Pay Cash. _________________________________________________________

09-06-2009, 03:01 PM	#6
mujjuman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,339 My Ride: not an E46 View My Garage	when the parking lights are on (without headlights) will the corner lights still light up? __________________ mujjuman 2003 325xi 5MT Jet Black, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, OEM Xenon ^^RIP sig by Solidjake

09-14-2009, 12:44 AM	#7
GodsSon Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mississauga Posts: 64 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	When the ModBox switch is set to "ON"; the only time the corner lights are on are when the turn signals are signalling. When the ModBox switch is set to "OFF" the corner lights function as usual (as parking lights/Night Corner Lights/turn signals). So the answer to your question depends on which state the switch is in! __________________ In God we Trust...all others Pay Cash. _________________________________________________________

09-14-2009, 02:30 PM	#8
mujjuman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,339 My Ride: not an E46 View My Garage	haha tahnks! __________________ mujjuman 2003 325xi 5MT Jet Black, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, OEM Xenon ^^RIP sig by Solidjake

09-22-2009, 02:59 AM	#9
JSanders Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,377 My Ride: crawls. View My Garage	Interesting, Good work! __________________ razzi.me l Flickr

10-21-2009, 09:06 PM	#10
zugellos Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CALI-SD Posts: 282 My Ride: '02 330i View My Garage	GodsSon's schematic appears to be sound....so has anyone attempted this yet? If so, what are your results?

10-21-2009, 09:08 PM	#11
uninc4709 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 337 My Ride: 2002 BMW 325i 5spd View My Garage	how much are you thinking of charging for the boxes??

10-22-2009, 12:43 PM	#12
GodsSon Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mississauga Posts: 64 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	PARTS: 1x - DPDT switch - $10.00 5x - 2 meter, 14/19 gauge wire / 1x 3m wire - $10.00 1x - Project Box - $10.00 2x - 6 Ohm, 50 Watt Resistor - $30.00 2x - SPDT, 40 Amp, 12 Volt Auto Relay - $20.00 2x - 1 KOhm Resistor - $ 2.50 2x - 3 Amp DIODE - $ 2.50 LABOUR: - $60.00 TOTAL: - $145.00 Doesn't include shipping Custom made electronics aren't cheap and even though its fun I don't work for free, Sorry! __________________ In God we Trust...all others Pay Cash. _________________________________________________________

10-22-2009, 11:33 PM	#13
jreid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East bay Posts: 535 My Ride: a car View My Garage	great find. i allways wondered about doing this.

12-18-2009, 06:55 PM	#14
lbcluis325i Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 131 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	the joker even says that: If you're good at something, never do it for free. hahah

12-18-2009, 06:59 PM	#15
Define ///M3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,883 My Ride: Dream 2 B Suprchrgd View My Garage	on coupes the corners look sick __________________ AKA Huggy1989 "I expect to pass through life but once. If, therefore, there can be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again."- WP

12-18-2009, 07:13 PM	#16
UNFORGIVEN OEM ///Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: QUEENS, NY Posts: 294 My Ride: Bagged Stang, 330CI View My Garage	Man, I've been thinking about doing this ever since my corners started blowing. I had new harnesses spliced in on each end and my DS blew again. I don't know what's going on. So fking frustrating. __________________ ...is rocking a new look! Special thanks to Mr. AWD for the new sig...

06-01-2010, 03:48 PM	#17
snowcatxx87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,459 My Ride: 04 330CI View My Garage	??? I would hardly call this proper. The proper way is what I did: software to program my cars LSZ (light switching center) to european spec, and turned off the corner bulbs. LOL. __________________ My Car \| Why Projector46 Suck \| Fix Crappy P46 w/ F1 Autohaus FXR \| Coupe One Touch Close Vents

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