Code adaptive headlights always on.

Jonny2400 · 08-28-2021, 12:08 PM

Hi guys,

Does anyone know if you can code adaptive headlights, to come on when your headlights automatically turn on ?

While it’s not a big task to press the button on my stalk to turn them on.

I can’t think of any reason, while I wouldn’t want them on when driving in the dark, so would be handy if they just turned on automatically with my main beams.

SteveinArizona · 08-28-2021, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonny2400

Hi guys,

Does anyone know if you can code adaptive headlights, to come on when your headlights automatically turn on ?

While it’s not a big task to press the button on my stalk to turn them on.

I can’t think of any reason, while I wouldn’t want them on when driving in the dark, so would be handy if they just turned on automatically with my main beams.

+1 having to push a button seems really, really stupid.

lemetier · 08-28-2021, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonny2400

Hi guys,

Does anyone know if you can code adaptive headlights, to come on when your headlights automatically turn on ?

While it’s not a big task to press the button on my stalk to turn them on.

I can’t think of any reason, while I wouldn’t want them on when driving in the dark, so would be handy if they just turned on automatically with my main beams.

I'm assuming you mean High Beam Assistant…

That's been a Remember Last Setting from the factory for a while.

The Zimmer · 08-29-2021, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

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Originally Posted by Jonny2400

Hi guys,

Does anyone know if you can code adaptive headlights, to come on when your headlights automatically turn on ?

While it's not a big task to press the button on my stalk to turn them on.

I can't think of any reason, while I wouldn't want them on when driving in the dark, so would be handy if they just turned on automatically with my main beams.

I'm assuming you mean High Beam Assistant…

That's been a Remember Last Setting from the factory for a while.

On ID6 or ID7 cars ?

Jonny2400 · 08-29-2021, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

I'm assuming you mean High Beam Assistant…

That's been a Remember Last Setting from the factory for a while.

I mean adaptive, ie both lights work independently, so they can bend the light around cars in front, turning off high beam on right hand side only for oncoming traffic, or moving left hand side beam upwards when road signs are detected, to give clearer reading of traffic information etc.

Jonny2400 · 08-29-2021, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Zimmer

On ID6 or ID7 cars ?

ID6

The Zimmer · 08-30-2021, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonny2400

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Originally Posted by The Zimmer

On ID6 or ID7 cars ?

ID6

I also have ID6 I see someone posted about remembering last setting.?

paquet · 08-30-2021, 07:15 AM

I don't recall seeing anything for that on ID6 in the stock (non-coded) config.
However, ID7 does remember the last used setting out of the box

540iSUP · 08-31-2021, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonny2400

I mean adaptive, ie both lights work independently, so they can bend the light around cars in front, turning off high beam on right hand side only for oncoming traffic, or moving left hand side beam upwards when road signs are detected, to give clearer reading of traffic information etc.

This sound like Anti-Dazzle. This is usually deactivated in the US, you have to get it coded back on. Its not a simple code either, you have to enable it using a different program, then code it.

There are a few forum members here that can code it for you.

ksoze · 08-31-2021, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 540iSUP

This sound like Anti-Dazzle. This is usually deactivated in the US, you have to get it coded back on. Its not a simple code either, you have to enable it using a different program, then code it.

There are a few forum members here that can code it for you.

I think the OP has the coded anti-dazzle headlights and is asking if it can come ON by default. I believe the answer is no.

Jonny2400 · 08-31-2021, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ksoze

I think the OP has the coded anti-dazzle headlights and is asking if it can come ON by default. I believe the answer is no.

Yes your correct, I have a EU spec G30. Didn’t realise you didn’t have this in the US, shame as it’s the one of the best features of the 5 series, thou in fairness you do get the M550d over there .. which I would have ordered in a heart beat !!

Mad decision, as I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone on here with a M550d, and had we had them in the UK a lot would have been sold, heck even a 540d would be highly sought after if we had them here.

lemetier · 08-31-2021, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonny2400

Yes your correct, I have a EU spec G30. Didn't realise you didn't have this in the US, shame as it's the one of the best features of the 5 series, thou in fairness you do get the M550d over there .. which I would have ordered in a heart beat !!

Mad decision, as I don't think I've ever seen anyone on here with a M550d, and had we had them in the UK a lot would have been sold, heck even a 540d would be highly sought after if we had them here.

I mean adaptive, ie both lights work independently, so they can bend the light around cars in front, turning off high beam on right hand side only for oncoming traffic, or moving left hand side beam upwards when road signs are detected, to give clearer reading of traffic information etc.

No M550d in the US either.

On your original question, ADB is integral with HBA (button on the indicator stalk ). It's a remember last setting from the factory on very late build ID6 cars (I just checked one) and all ID7 cars so it may require an iStep update before it could be coded. I'll take a look through the CAFs later and advise.

The Zimmer · 09-01-2021, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

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Originally Posted by Jonny2400

Yes your correct, I have a EU spec G30. Didn't realise you didn't have this in the US, shame as it's the one of the best features of the 5 series, thou in fairness you do get the M550d over there .. which I would have ordered in a heart beat !!

Mad decision, as I don't think I've ever seen anyone on here with a M550d, and had we had them in the UK a lot would have been sold, heck even a 540d would be highly sought after if we had them here.

I mean adaptive, ie both lights work independently, so they can bend the light around cars in front, turning off high beam on right hand side only for oncoming traffic, or moving left hand side beam upwards when road signs are detected, to give clearer reading of traffic information etc.

No M550d in the US either.

On your original question, ADB is integral with HBA (button on the indicator stalk ). It's a remember last setting from the factory on very late build ID6 cars (I just checked one) and all ID7 cars so it may require an iStep update before it could be coded. I'll take a look through the CAFs later and advise.

Thank you so much look forward to the update

Joe-BMW33 · 09-05-2021, 05:46 AM

I am pretty sure the answer here is no. I've read a bunch of posts on the F90 M5 as well as other G series cars. It seems this coding functionality went by the wayside with the F series cars. I'm putting the F90 in the G category.

The Zimmer · 09-10-2021, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

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Originally Posted by Jonny2400

Yes your correct, I have a EU spec G30. Didn't realise you didn't have this in the US, shame as it's the one of the best features of the 5 series, thou in fairness you do get the M550d over there .. which I would have ordered in a heart beat !!

Mad decision, as I don't think I've ever seen anyone on here with a M550d, and had we had them in the UK a lot would have been sold, heck even a 540d would be highly sought after if we had them here.

I mean adaptive, ie both lights work independently, so they can bend the light around cars in front, turning off high beam on right hand side only for oncoming traffic, or moving left hand side beam upwards when road signs are detected, to give clearer reading of traffic information etc.

No M550d in the US either.

On your original question, ADB is integral with HBA (button on the indicator stalk ). It's a remember last setting from the factory on very late build ID6 cars (I just checked one) and all ID7 cars so it may require an iStep update before it could be coded. I'll take a look through the CAFs later and advise.

Hi

Any update on this ?

Thanks

lemetier · 09-13-2021, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Zimmer

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Originally Posted by lemetier

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Originally Posted by Jonny2400

Yes your correct, I have a EU spec G30. Didn't realise you didn't have this in the US, shame as it's the one of the best features of the 5 series, thou in fairness you do get the M550d over there .. which I would have ordered in a heart beat !!

Mad decision, as I don't think I've ever seen anyone on here with a M550d, and had we had them in the UK a lot would have been sold, heck even a 540d would be highly sought after if we had them here.

I mean adaptive, ie both lights work independently, so they can bend the light around cars in front, turning off high beam on right hand side only for oncoming traffic, or moving left hand side beam upwards when road signs are detected, to give clearer reading of traffic information etc.

No M550d in the US either.

On your original question, ADB is integral with HBA (button on the indicator stalk ). It's a remember last setting from the factory on very late build ID6 cars (I just checked one) and all ID7 cars so it may require an iStep update before it could be coded. I'll take a look through the CAFs later and advise.

Hi

Any update on this ?

Thanks

It may not work on all ID6 cars but you can look for:

BDC

FLA_LAST_FUNCTION_ENA

If it's there, change to aktiv.

ejlover06 · 10-08-2021, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

It may not work on all ID6 cars but you can look for:

BDC

FLA_LAST_FUNCTION_ENA

If it's there, change to aktiv.

I'll also try that on my ID6 G30. It really is quite annoying to press A button everyday

Thanks for the info

What is the min. i-Step version required for this option?

M1X · 11-26-2022, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonny2400

Hi guys,

Does anyone know if you can code adaptive headlights, to come on when your headlights automatically turn on ?

While it’s not a big task to press the button on my stalk to turn them on.

I can’t think of any reason, while I wouldn’t want them on when driving in the dark, so would be handy if they just turned on automatically with my main beams.

I can confirm that in my G20 iDrive 7 it will stay as you left it the last time. So if you left it on and never touch it again will be always on.

LogicalApex · 11-26-2022, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rexhin

I can confirm that in my G20 iDrive 7 it will stay as you left it the last time. So if you left it on and never touch it again will be always on.

This is the case on SP18 cars which are the LCI MY2021+ on the G30. Prior model years with SP15 will not remember this setting after the car is turned off irrespective of iDrive version (MY2020 cars with iDrive 7 have SP15A).

M5FirstEdition · 01-08-2024, 12:32 PM

Hey, any updates on this? trying to get my VLD and automatic headlight as well.

Joe-BMW33 · 01-08-2024, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by M5FirstEdition

Hey, any updates on this? trying to get my VLD and automatic headlight as well.

iDrive 6 will not remember last setting, can't be coded. iDrive 7+ will. So on an iDrive 6 pre-lci car, you have to turn the AHB on with every start. iDrive7+ remembers last setting and activates with every start if you turned it on.

M5FirstEdition · 01-08-2024, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

iDrive 6 will not remember last setting, can't be coded. iDrive 7+ will. So on an iDrive 6 pre-lci car, you have to turn the AHB on with every start. iDrive remembers last setting and activates with every start if you turned it on.

Thanks for confirming. It took me multiple 100 threads to just find out.
Any idea how to code the VLD on 2018 M5? I used Bimmercode to do it on my M6 LCI but can't find same option on my M5. Thanks in advance

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