[540iSUP]

I actually coded my side markers off individually. There is a thread with all the instructions using Bimmercode Expert Mode. Maybe you need to do this as well?

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by 540iSUP

I actually coded my side markers off individually. There is a thread with all the instructions using Bimmercode Expert Mode. Maybe you need to do this as well?

Yeah I'm not so sure this side marker thing is the defacto indicator that your coding is correct.

[MikeElmendorf]

My side marker is on after coding and the adaptive headlights are operating exactly as expected. As mentioned, I had Almaretto code my 2018 540. The performance on both my vehicles (M550 and X5) is exactly like my 540 and the videos that demonstrate how it should work. You can visibly watch the tunneling. So, not at all sure about what the side marker indicates. Perhaps that’s just an indicator for the factory to know that the disabling coding is enabled?

[mylife98]

Originally Posted by MikeElmendorf

My side marker is on after coding and the adaptive headlights are operating exactly as expected. As mentioned, I had Almaretto code my 2018 540. The performance on both my vehicles (M550 and X5) is exactly like my 540 and the videos that demonstrate how it should work. You can visibly watch the tunneling. So, not at all sure about what the side marker indicates. Perhaps that’s just an indicator for the factory to know that the disabling coding is enabled?

So this side marker thing: it looks like it's a USA thing as my XC90 has it too (and does not in EU).

I wonder if there's a USA regulation that causes the need the this?

I'm not sure why this side marker is indicative of 'properly coded'? It has no relation to the functioning of the anti dazed and VLD. Correct?

Isn't this 'just' another light to code on/off depending what you want? I kind of like it: it's like the marker lights on my Raptor, and the two look cool parked next to each other with their side lights on so leaving on for the moment.

Side note, if you want to see how dramatic the Euro NCAP effect is on front bumper design for pedestrian impacts, when I stand in front of my my M550, the bumper touches right at/below my knee (all the better for picking me up and rolling me over the bonnet, rather then going under the car: better for survivability apparently)… then I stand in front of my Raptor… and put my elbow on the bonnet…. That would firmly hit my chest first, legs would give and body go under the front of the truck.

Not planning on testing this in person don't worry! But it really stood out to me when I had them parked next to each other the other day.

[RonronEG]

My assumption is that if you want a US pre LCI to have VLD and AD you code the required modules to EU specifications. EU cars don't have the amber side marker, so the light turns off in US models after coding.

I'm not a coding expert by any means but logically it makes sense. From what people have posted here it is apparent that things changed with the LCI.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by RonronEG

My assumption is that if you want a US pre LCI to have VLD and AD you code the required modules to EU specifications. EU cars don't have the amber side marker, so the light turns off in US models after coding.

I'm not a coding expert by any means but logically it makes sense. From what people have posted here it is apparent that things changed with the LCI.

I'm pretty sure the amber side marker is an independent switch with regard to coding and has nothing to do with AD/VLD functionality. So yeah, if someone were coding to try to recreate a Euro car, they might flip this switch to off, but I'm not sure it's on the menu to get AD/VLD working and therefore is not an indication that AD/VLD is working correctly if disabled.

[MikeElmendorf]

Do we believe this same coding recipe will work on a vehicle with the laser lights?

[goat milk]

Ok so just another update. It appears that this coding method does not enable the "town light" feature.

Almaretto's method via e-sys had a functional town light at lower speeds which was noticeable as it illuminated a part of the curb or divider as you were driving around town.

Also, I don't know if this bimmercode method makes the headlights a bit brighter (maybe it's an EU spec or option?), but my low beams appear to have gotten a tad brighter. High beams are still, well, high beams.

Again, this bimmercode method does work, the low beams split, dance, dip, everything it's supposed to do to not blind others.

This is just my observation from someone who had Almaretto code my headlights and then I coded them again recently thru this bimmercode method after the dealership updated my software. Same car, 2021 540xi.

[MikeElmendorf]

Goat Milk -

What makes you say that? It seems to me like mine is doing all of this and as I’ve said before, it appears to act just like it did on my old car after the Almaretto coding. Granted, it could be hard to distinguish between 2 and 3 above.

[goat milk]

Originally Posted by MikeElmendorf

Goat Milk -

What makes you say that? It seems to me like mine is doing all of this and as I’ve said before, it appears to act just like it did on my old car after the Almaretto coding. Granted, it could be hard to distinguish between 2 and 3 above.

One thing for sure is that with Almaretto's coding, I was lighting up the curbs and grass at low speeds. It was very noticeable. I no longer have it with the bimmercode coding.

[Scotty B]

For pre LCI models. Just did this.
3531 LaMaster2 > c_AFS_ENA > enable is in LaMaster1 at the end of the list

Both of these are in LaMaster2.
3532 LaMaster3 > c_HBA_ENA > enable [was already enabled]
3532 LaMaster3 > c_HBA_GFHB_ENA > enable

Follow all other steps in OP first post.

VLD is subtle. Its based on speed. The high beam is more noticeable because its a quick off on the sides or middle of your car but blue high beam light is still on.

Also, I don't have fog lights so the fog light speed might not work? Says only if you turn on fog lights.

[m_fife]

I was under the impressed that the decoding option had to be removed from the VO before this worked properly?

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by mylife98

Sharing for community good. BMW 'adaptive' LED lights fitted.

Post research and two attempts, have the VLD and GFHB working beautifully on 2022 M550i G30. Coded with Bimmercode 4.1(12440) and OBDLinkCX, iOS 14.8, iPhone 12pro.

Body domain controller
3530 LaMaster1 > LUT_FLC_FORWARDLIGHTING_Y > AFS > enable
3530 LaMaster1 > C_FLC_ENA > enable [was already enabled]
3531 LaMaster2 > c_AFS_ENA > enable
3532 LaMaster3 > c_HBA_ENA > enable [was already enabled]
3532 LaMaster3 > c_HBA_GFHB_ENA > enable

You're only a few (hundred) changes short there.

[MikeElmendorf]

What’s missing, Lemetier? It seems to be working as it should to me and I previously had the Almaretto coding for this on my last car.

[Almaretto]

Originally Posted by MikeElmendorf

What’s missing, Lemetier? It seems to be working as it should to me and I previously had the Almaretto coding for this on my last car.

There are additional BDC, FLM, and KAFAS settings.

[kubax86]

Originally Posted by MikeElmendorf

What’s missing, Lemetier? It seems to be working as it should to me and I previously had the Almaretto coding for this on my last car.

Better use E-Sys to code it - way easier

[Zaidor89]

Originally Posted by kubax86

Better use E-Sys to code it - way easier

Is the esys coding for g30 available anywhere in the forum? Thanks!

[Almaretto]

Originally Posted by Zaidor89

Is the esys coding for g30 available anywhere in the forum? Thanks!

No free solution exists but there are no multiple options that provide necessary mapping for G30 coding. I recommend Bimmer Utility, which can be purchased on their website.

[Zaidor89]

Originally Posted by Almaretto

No free solution exists but there are no multiple options that provide necessary mapping for G30 coding. I recommend Bimmer Utility, which can be purchased on their website.

Thank you @Almaretto, I fine with paid solutions. I just purchased bimmer utility following your recommendation. Is there a way that I can send you a PM? I can't seem to find the option to do that.

[Almaretto]

Originally Posted by Zaidor89

Thank you @Almaretto, I fine with paid solutions. I just purchased bimmer utility following your recommendation. Is there a way that I can send you a PM? I can't seem to find the option to do that.

You must have at least 10 posts to send or receive private messages.

[Zaidor89]

Originally Posted by Almaretto

You must have at least 10 posts to send or receive private messages.

Ok, Thanks

[tuanies]

I used Bimmergeeks Protools and simply removed S5AP (high beam assist) and S8S4 (decoding VLD) from the section that lets you remove VIN stuff, and it seemed to reprogram the light modules.