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      01-22-2019, 07:33 AM   #1
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As the title suggest, is it at all possible to install the Adaptive / ICON LED’s to a vehicle with the standard setup?

I am looking to purchase a used pair of headlights, looking to buy one from EU if the price is right.

I take it, it doesn’t really matter if the set came off from a Left hand or Right hand vehicle, when coding it in, the option to change the setting for a right hand or left hand car should become available?

Any constructive advice would be appreciated.

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      01-22-2019, 07:46 AM   #2
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As the title suggest, is it at all possible to install the Adaptive / ICON LED’s to a vehicle with the standard setup?

I am looking to purchase a used pair of headlights, looking to buy one from EU if the price is right.

I take it, it doesn’t really matter if the set came off from a Left hand or Right hand vehicle, when coding it in, the option to change the setting for a right hand or left hand car should become available?

Any constructive advice would be appreciated.

UK late 2017 530e.
With what it's going to cost you, assuming that it's even possible, you're probably better off buying a new car. I only say this because I had full adaptive headlights on my 2017 X6 which was totaled last month when a cop hit me. I saw the repair estimate from the insurance company which included many refurbished parts and it WAS NOT cheap. The part list for my front end was over 6 pages in parts - most of which were just for the adaptive headlights.

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An official "retrofit kit" is available from BMW (63 13 2 455 650). Price: 2588€. So yes, retrofitting them seems possible - but not cheap
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As the title suggest, is it at all possible to install the Adaptive / ICON LED’s to a vehicle with the standard setup?

I am looking to purchase a used pair of headlights, looking to buy one from EU if the price is right.

I take it, it doesn’t really matter if the set came off from a Left hand or Right hand vehicle, when coding it in, the option to change the setting for a right hand or left hand car should become available?

Any constructive advice would be appreciated.

UK late 2017 530e.
Have a read of this thread: https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1574912

If you have RHD and switch the headlights for Europe (LHD), then the High Beam Assist no longer works. I've not tried myself as I don't really use the HBA! I'll give it a blast next month when I'm heading into France. Anyway my point is , if you buy a LHD and then switch to RHD (via iDrive menu), it could render the HBA useless.

Agreed the ICON's do look pretty cool but IHMO not worth 2.6K, your better off buying some LED turn bulbs from someone like HorizonLED and then coding the bulbs in.
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      01-24-2019, 09:00 AM   #5
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Thanks gents for you responses.

If i were to go down this route, I’d be buying UK spec headlights.

So hopefully no issues.
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      11-20-2019, 05:23 PM   #6
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I want to retrofit the Iconic Adaptive LED headlights onto my 2019 BMW 530E. I do NOT have high-beam assist. I ordered a USED (US Spec) ICONIC Adaptive LED Headlights with all the modules included. Can someone please walk me through exactly what I need in order to do this upgrade and what parts and necessary coding has to be done?
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Was anyone able to successfully do this for a UK car?
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      01-09-2020, 10:20 AM   #8
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Was anyone able to successfully do this for a UK car?
No, I've abandoned this project until I can successfully retrofit the H&K system on my UK spec base audio system 530e.
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      05-17-2021, 08:53 AM   #9
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No, I've abandoned this project until I can successfully retrofit the H&K system on my UK spec base audio system 530e.

Did you manage to retrofit the H&K system? I bought a used one but looks like I might need a new amp as well?
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      05-17-2021, 03:29 PM   #10
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Message me, I know someone in uk who can do this for you and has the parts
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      06-20-2021, 02:49 AM   #11
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No, I've abandoned this project until I can successfully retrofit the H&K system on my UK spec base audio system 530e.

Did you manage to retrofit the H&K system? I bought a used one but looks like I might need a new amp as well?
I did eventually get round to it but had help getting the job done.

I have the wiring loom for it and some of the bits and bobs so if you would like, message me.
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I have had this done on my 520D so worth it.

Let me know if any one interested message me
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      06-20-2021, 04:46 PM   #13
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I am selling a mint fully working pair of Adaptive LED headlights for G30. / G31. / F90
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Hi,
Would definitely be interested in both knowing how to retrofit the Icon headlights and HBA as well as be interested in purchasing your headlights if they are still available.
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      01-02-2022, 06:10 AM   #15
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Would definitely be interested in both knowing how to retrofit the Icon headlights and HBA as well as be interested in purchasing your headlights if they are still available.

Yes still for sale send me Pm
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      01-03-2022, 10:10 AM   #16
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Happy New Year!

I would like to retrofit my S524 Adaptive Headlights to Full LED Adaptive headlights. The question is, do I need to buy modules for Full LED Adaptive headlights or are they interchangeable with S524 headlights? Thanks
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      01-03-2022, 05:10 PM   #17
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Happy New Year!

I would like to retrofit my S524 Adaptive Headlights to Full LED Adaptive headlights. The question is, do I need to buy modules for Full LED Adaptive headlights or are they interchangeable with S524 headlights? Thanks
You need new modules also. Your old ones will not work.
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Happy New Year!

I would like to retrofit my S524 Adaptive Headlights to Full LED Adaptive headlights. The question is, do I need to buy modules for Full LED Adaptive headlights or are they interchangeable with S524 headlights? Thanks
You need new modules also. Your old ones will not work.
Thank you. My upgrade is on hold then.
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      01-04-2022, 06:09 PM   #19
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My advice is it's not worth it unless your driving on lots of country secondary roads I wouldn't bother.

Issue with the adaptive lights is if there is a motorway with a median centre it won't see trucks and cars coming and stays on full beam.

Then your getting flashed by trucks especially as they sit high: I always have it off on motorways except for on secondary normal roads (white line between each lane)so don't use it that much.

It doesn't activate at low town speeds so I find for 90% of my driving here in Ireland it's off or not active due low speeds.
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Retrofitting

I have 2019 bmw 520d g30.

I don't have high beam assist, but can I upgrade standard led lights to adaptive lights only for visual reason? Does it need extra coding and extra hardware?
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I have 2019 bmw 520d g30.

I don't have high beam assist, but can I upgrade standard led lights to adaptive lights only for visual reason? Does it need extra coding and extra hardware?
I did upgrade from adaptive led to adaptive full led. It needs coding.
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I did upgrade from adaptive led to adaptive full led. It needs coding.
Hey thats great! can you tell us which items you coded?

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