I'm curious about those who have successfully turned their DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) on specifically in the US.
My dealer gave me a little bit too much of a song and dance about why he couldn't turn them on but I dunno what the deal is.
What are y'alls experience?
To be clear, I am talking about real DRLs...not the psuedo-ones that BMW discusses in the manual. Real DRLs in the E39 were defined as the high beams set at 30% power and were only on with the light dial in the off position and the ignition switch in position 2 (maybe position 1, too, I forget). I'm guessing it is very similar in the E60.
I've seen some I-Drive menus (non-US) with the option to turn these on or off but it appears to have been pulled for the US market I think because Canada requires DRLs. Perhaps Canada and the US share the same software?
Thanks!
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my '05 530 is equipped with the DRL's activated. initially, i spoke with the dealer about turning them off, but it hasn't been that big of a deal. they are the high beam bulbs about 30% as you mentioned.
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I had my DRL's turned on by the dealer after I took delivery last November. A service tech was able to make the change in about 10 minutes so I don't know why you were getting the run around. Try another dealer......
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Quote: | I had my DRL's turned on by the dealer after I took delivery last November. A service tech was able to make the change in about 10 minutes so I don't know why you were getting the run around. Try another dealer...... | 
I think the real issue is that the dealer I asked to do this for me is the dealer who is taking my courtesy delivery--i.e. he isn't the dealer I bought my car from. Hence, he isn't too terribly interested in doing much more than handing me the keys.
If I go elsewhere, I'm sure they will want to charge me. We'll see if anything crops up that necessitates a dealer visit and ask then to see if it can be done.
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I think the real issue is that the dealer I asked to do this for me is the dealer who is taking my courtesy delivery--i.e. he isn't the dealer I bought my car from. Hence, he isn't too terribly interested in doing much more than handing me the keys.
If I go elsewhere, I'm sure they will want to charge me. We'll see if anything crops up that necessitates a dealer visit and ask then to see if it can be done. |
Just go back there and ask when you are able to drive your car legally! 
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When I took delivery of my black 04 545i/6, the DRLs were not on. I asked my SA to have them on, and he arranged it for me through the svc dept (on another day). They initially tried to charge me $50 for the reprogram  , but I got upset and they comp'd it (THEY BETTER HAVE!!!  )
Anyway, it was done in like 15 mins, no "technical" sweat!
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Anyone in the US have their DRLs turned on?