Am I missing a page on the CCFL Angel Eyes instructions?

[X5Dawg]

rayxi, you are speaking my language!!!! This was all I needed.

Come this weekend, boys, I am going in!!!! I will keep everyone updated and take pics along the way.

[NOC]

I am with you,.

I will do this this weekend, I had an idea as well, since I will open up the headlights what if I paint the lens smoke color?? or attempt to tint them out. If so this will look good ( I hope) Will post pics before so if anyone is trying or thinking of doing the same they can see what it would look like.

[justintmn]

X5Dawg/NOC,

Lots of pix would be great . Will install mine after I move. Thank you in advance.

Justin.

Originally Posted by X5Dawg

rayxi, you are speaking my language!!!! This was all I needed.

Come this weekend, boys, I am going in!!!! I will keep everyone updated and take pics along the way.

[djbock]

I mounted the relay in a spot next to the brake fluid reservoir. Tapped into the positive post on the front of the firewall. Ran the wiring down the fender for driver side. Then ran other wiring if front of cabin filter area of engine bay to other side, then wiring for the ballast down passenger side fender. I could not find the red/white stripped/yellow dot wiring in the ECU the Jlevis instructions stated. I tapped into a red/white strip wire in the ECU for my switched power. If you have a test lamp you can verify that it is switched before you tap into it. Still have to wait to tap into the interior lights, might not do it at all.

One work of caution. THE RINGS ARE VERY DELICATE!! Make sure that when installing them into the headlamp assembly that you do not bend or put any pressure on them at all.

[NOC]

Thanks for the info.
The most critical part of the install I guess will be opening the headlights.

Will take pic. of every step, (even if I take a break )

[djbock]

Here are some pics, hope they help. I attached the ground wire to the same bolt that I used for the relay.






Not the best arrows I've ever made, but I hope you get the idea.

[NOC]

That is actually better then the instructions that came w/ the kit (no offense JLevySW) I will take a crack at this over the weekend, since sunday should be a good day for mods. I will put the titanium grill and rear handle along w/ the mirror sorrounds and the 20" chromes.

[Nick@Jlevi SW]

The basic wiring diagram on an E46 is very similar if not exactly identical to an X5. I'm not sure why people are having trouble translating the two, there really are very few differences between an X5 engine bay layout and E46./

[rayxi]

Looks like a nice install DJ.

My only comment is regarding the ground location. While it's possible to have operational lights even with a high resistance ground it could be problematic. Current through resistance causes heat. You could get down to bare metal using steel wool for a better ground there but I'd be hesitant to remove the corrosion protection on any sheet metal.

The owner's manual says to jump start the X5 using a special ground nut found on the left side panel. If you can reach it that's where I would attach the ground. The body ground post is where my DDE ground is attached on my E46.

[NOC]

Originally Posted by BMWERKEN

The basic wiring diagram on an E46 is very similar if not exactly identical to an X5. I'm not sure why people are having trouble translating the two, there really are very few differences between an X5 engine bay layout and E46./

Don't take it personal, I was just stating that the inst. posted are a bit easier (as far as the wiring goes) than the install page that came w/ the kit.