BMWhat killed my Angel Eyes, help?

Debacle of Mass Eruption. · 11-04-2015, 07:59 PM

I got some guy off craigslist to do some coding on my 2007 ( JAN Build) 335i. A few of the codes he said he could do didn't work for my car, one being the one to brighten angel eyes. I have aftermarket LED angel eyes which worked fine before he tried to code them, he tried to get them turned back on by going back to stock settings and restarting the car. Nothing worked, all they did was slightly flicker at first, but didn't stay on.
I was wondering if this is a common occurrence, and if so, what should I do? Try recoding, change a fuse, change the bulbs, etc.

THANKS

PS, any advice on a flash tunes for JAN builds would be greatly appreciated.

Sensible_ · 11-04-2015, 08:07 PM

What exactly did he code? Did he try nettodat coding voltage change?

Debacle of Mass Eruption. · 11-04-2015, 08:11 PM

I think so. He said he tried to increase the voltage to make the AEs brighter.

Debacle of Mass Eruption. · 11-04-2015, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sensible_

What exactly did he code? Did he try nettodat coding voltage change?

I think so. He said he tried to increase the voltage to make the AEs brighter.

wildcatcrazy · 11-05-2015, 12:57 PM

Lesson #1, wouldn't recommend hiring coders from Craigslist.

If he did in fact reset it back to factory defaults and just tried increasing the voltage, he must also turn off the light checks. If they are flickering, that means the bulbs aren't getting enough voltage from the FRM.

Debacle of Mass Eruption. · 11-05-2015, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sensible_

What exactly did he code? Did he try nettodat coding voltage change?

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Originally Posted by wildcatcrazy

Lesson #1, wouldn't recommend hiring coders from Craigslist.

If he did in fact reset it back to factory defaults and just tried increasing the voltage, he must also turn off the light checks. If they are flickering, that means the bulbs aren't getting enough voltage from the FRM.

What do you recommend i do?

tc535i · 11-05-2015, 06:21 PM

sounds like he fried the ballasts by cranking up voltage

time for a new set

Debacle of Mass Eruption. · 11-05-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tc535i

sounds like he fried the ballasts by cranking up voltage

time for a new set

ok, what AEs would you recommend?

tc535i · 11-05-2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Debacle of Mass Eruption.

ok, what AEs would you recommend?

honestly, no idea

I'm rocking stock because I prefer the sleeper look, my driving attracts enough attention as it is, don't need anymore tickets

wildcatcrazy · 11-05-2015, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Debacle of Mass Eruption.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sensible_

What exactly did he code? Did he try nettodat coding voltage change?

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildcatcrazy

Lesson #1, wouldn't recommend hiring coders from Craigslist.

If he did in fact reset it back to factory defaults and just tried increasing the voltage, he must also turn off the light checks. If they are flickering, that means the bulbs aren't getting enough voltage from the FRM.

What do you recommend i do?

I would make sure the AEs are properly coded before I spent any more money. Just my opinion...

Levanime · 11-05-2015, 11:10 PM

turn off the check first and then try to light it up

codinge90 · 11-06-2015, 01:23 AM

Before you think about spending more money on angel eyes or ballasts, find an experience e92 coder to reset all modules on your car. Once your car is reset and they still do not work, he must've fried something in your headlight(bulb, ballast, wires, I'm not sure). Where are you located? I'm sure you can find a local BMW Indy shop that knows how to code or worst case, take it to the dealer and have them reset it.

Jozy · 11-06-2015, 02:46 AM

why did you say bmwhat in your title? you mean the guy on craigslist used bmwhat to code for you instead of the good ol' ncs?

Debacle of Mass Eruption. · 11-09-2015, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jozy

why did you say bmwhat in your title? you mean the guy on craigslist used bmwhat to code for you instead of the good ol' ncs?

Explain Please?

codinge90 · 11-09-2015, 11:24 PM

Bmwhat is an application used for coding, there is no coding experience needed as you just plug it in and choose the options. NCSExpert is a program where you can actually code modules. Did the guy on Craigslist use BMWhat?

AK. · 11-10-2015, 04:44 AM

I believe my FRM module was stuck in boot load mode because of BMWhat as well.
FRM module had to be replaced under warranty because it was fried.
None of my electrical systems were working.
If you were to get any coding done, use NCSExpert.

Jozy · 11-13-2015, 12:53 AM

i think bmwhat is upset because people are cracking his software lol

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Debacle of Mass Eruption. Private First Class 14 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i e90 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (1)	BMWhat killed my Angel Eyes, help? I got some guy off craigslist to do some coding on my 2007 ( JAN Build) 335i. A few of the codes he said he could do didn't work for my car, one being the one to brighten angel eyes. I have aftermarket LED angel eyes which worked fine before he tried to code them, he tried to get them turned back on by going back to stock settings and restarting the car. Nothing worked, all they did was slightly flicker at first, but didn't stay on. I was wondering if this is a common occurrence, and if so, what should I do? Try recoding, change a fuse, change the bulbs, etc. THANKS PS, any advice on a flash tunes for JAN builds would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i, My commuter car 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, the other car Driving Fast and Unsafe Around The Bay Area.
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Sensible_ Colonel 529 Rep 2,503 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London iTrader: (1)	What exactly did he code? Did he try nettodat coding voltage change?
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Debacle of Mass Eruption. Private First Class 14 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i e90 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (1)	I think so. He said he tried to increase the voltage to make the AEs brighter. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i, My commuter car 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, the other car Driving Fast and Unsafe Around The Bay Area.
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wildcatcrazy Banned 522 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	Lesson #1, wouldn't recommend hiring coders from Craigslist. If he did in fact reset it back to factory defaults and just tried increasing the voltage, he must also turn off the light checks. If they are flickering, that means the bulbs aren't getting enough voltage from the FRM.
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tc535i Lieutenant Colonel 215 Rep 1,818 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2001 330i, 1995 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: West Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	sounds like he fried the ballasts by cranking up voltage time for a new set
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Levanime BimECU 193 Rep 759 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [0.00]	turn off the check first and then try to light it up
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codinge90 Banned 328 Rep 742 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Before you think about spending more money on angel eyes or ballasts, find an experience e92 coder to reset all modules on your car. Once your car is reset and they still do not work, he must've fried something in your headlight(bulb, ballast, wires, I'm not sure). Where are you located? I'm sure you can find a local BMW Indy shop that knows how to code or worst case, take it to the dealer and have them reset it.
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Jozy ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 170 Rep 425 Posts Drives: R32 GTR Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (1)	why did you say bmwhat in your title? you mean the guy on craigslist used bmwhat to code for you instead of the good ol' ncs? __________________ 30FF
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codinge90 Banned 328 Rep 742 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Bmwhat is an application used for coding, there is no coding experience needed as you just plug it in and choose the options. NCSExpert is a program where you can actually code modules. Did the guy on Craigslist use BMWhat?
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AK. Lieutenant 137 Rep 589 Posts Drives: E90 M3/E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 E90 335i [10.00]	I believe my FRM module was stuck in boot load mode because of BMWhat as well. FRM module had to be replaced under warranty because it was fried. None of my electrical systems were working. If you were to get any coding done, use NCSExpert.
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Jozy ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 170 Rep 425 Posts Drives: R32 GTR Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (1)	i think bmwhat is upset because people are cracking his software lol __________________ 30FF
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