Retrofit LED headlights?

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

Hi Chris,

New one. And followed instructions as per 'without SA 524' this meant on page 10 I had to disconnect wires from FRM plugs and move them around to different pins.

Quite curious, do you have any update? Did you figure out the issues?

Chris

[X5INGH]

Originally Posted by Chris F.

Quite curious, do you have any update? Did you figure out the issues?

Chris

Hi Chris

Nice of you to ask!

So, we have tried it several times to remove the fog light in the coding order. Still shows as error. Right side reverse light doesn't work, probably due to the wiring I removed in order to retrofit the lights. So i'll need to find out which wire was removed and replace it back in to original pin to see if effects LED headlights functionality.

High beam flashes/flickers for 3-5 seconds soon as you start the car too. Otherwise the headlights work 100% fine. Strange why I have all the issues but I suspect with my car being 2008, X5 35D with a complete X5M retrofit which originally came with halogens, my scenario is pretty unique.

I might have a look over BMW WDS to source the colour wire for reverse light and get that sorted first.

Oh, my headlight switch still has front and rear fog light so I'm not sure if that wants changing hence why the error shows for front fog lights? I was even considering putting the bulbs on the sockets behind the bumper and tying them back

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

Hi Chris

Nice of you to ask!

So, we have tried it several times to remove the fog light in the coding order. Still shows as error. Right side reverse light doesn't work, probably due to the wiring I removed in order to retrofit the lights. So i'll need to find out which wire was removed and replace it back in to original pin to see if effects LED headlights functionality.

High beam flashes/flickers for 3-5 seconds soon as you start the car too. Otherwise the headlights work 100% fine. Strange why I have all the issues but I suspect with my car being 2008, X5 35D with a complete X5M retrofit which originally came with halogens, my scenario is pretty unique.

I might have a look over BMW WDS to source the colour wire for reverse light and get that sorted first.

Oh, my headlight switch still has front and rear fog light so I'm not sure if that wants changing hence why the error shows for front fog lights? I was even considering putting the bulbs on the sockets behind the bumper and tying them back

Who are you having assist you with coding? Jeff (UCrewX5) knows of a very good person who I also used in coding my vehicle, perhaps he could try and assist you as well?

Was your new FRM coded with the VIN of your car and vehicle order (without fog lights) was coded to the new FRM?

Yes I agree that your scenario is interesting. I almost would advise you using the older LED Retrofit instructions as most of us have used the older instructions without any issue.

You should definitely be able to de-code the fog lights without issue.

Chris

[X5INGH]

Originally Posted by Chris F.

Who are you having assist you with coding? Jeff (UCrewX5) knows of a very good person who I also used in coding my vehicle, perhaps he could try and assist you as well?

Was your new FRM coded with the VIN of your car and vehicle order (without fog lights) was coded to the new FRM?

Yes I agree that your scenario is interesting. I almost would advise you using the older LED Retrofit instructions as most of us have used the older instructions without any issue.

You should definitely be able to de-code the fog lights without issue.

Chris

My coder is very good. He does alot of retrofits but as he hasn't himself been involved physically with my retrofit he hasn't been involved with the wiring side of things. Yes my FRM was coded with the VIN of my car, he also tried it with newer date I believe and that also didn't work.

I will give old wiring a go today and report back

[X5INGH]

Quick update, got reverse lights working.

Everything works, apart from the errors of the fogs the high beam flicker when I start the car is only real annoyance.

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

Quick update, got reverse lights working.

Everything works, apart from the errors of the fogs the high beam flicker when I start the car is only real annoyance.

Nice to hear things are getting better, very surprised the fogs are still emitting an error even when you coded them out, sounds like there may be more to the wiring setup than thought.

I know we went through this, but you followed wiring instructions for WITHOUT 524, adaptive cornering lights?

[X5INGH]

Originally Posted by Chris F.

Nice to hear things are getting better, very surprised the fogs are still emitting an error even when you coded them out, sounds like there may be more to the wiring setup than thought.

I know we went through this, but you followed wiring instructions for WITHOUT 524, adaptive cornering lights?

Hi Chris,

Yes that is correct, without 524.

Lights are the least of my worries at the moment. Someone tried to break in and steal my car few nights ago

Going all out on security upgrade from Viper.

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

Hi Chris,

Yes that is correct, without 524.

Lights are the least of my worries at the moment. Someone tried to break in and steal my car few nights ago

Going all out on security upgrade from Viper.

Very sorry on the break-in. What exactly are you going to do with the Viper? The X5M already has a very good security system with motion sensor. Are you going to add a proximity sensor?

Be very careful adding aftermarket gear to the chassis.

Chris

[X5INGH]

Originally Posted by Chris F.

Very sorry on the break-in. What exactly are you going to do with the Viper? The X5M already has a very good security system with motion sensor. Are you going to add a proximity sensor?

Be very careful adding aftermarket gear to the chassis.

Chris

The stock security system is foul. In UK/Europe the number of BMWs stolen is a BIG problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuLKormzWE4

Read more here.

BMW Stolen across the UK How To Secure Your BMW From theft with Key Cloning coping

The BMW security upgrade has been cracked within few months, surprised its not causing issues across the pond!

The system I have will immobilize the OBD and make it virtually impossible to steal other than physically moved. I'm also adding remote start and LCD fob with pager.

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

The stock security system is foul. In UK/Europe the number of BMWs stolen is a BIG problem.

The BMW security upgrade has been cracked within few months, surprised its not causing issues across the pond!

The system I have will immobilize the OBD and make it virtually impossible to steal other than physically moved. I'm also adding remote start and LCD fob with pager.

I did some research, here is the deal (not to de-rail from LED lights, but this is interesting none the less)

"From the info that's been available here......it seems this is because this is largely a RHD issue (so Australia, NZ, South Africa, Japan and Cyprus could be affected though) in that BMW didn't re-design the security system, and specifically the interior alarm & break glass sensors for RHD cars, leaving a 'blind zone' on the drivers side of the car allowing the scum to access the OBD location more easily."

That is a total bummer. FYI, this only affected cards produced up to September 2011, and BMW issued a software update in the UK to deal with this. Cars produced after 9/2011 have the update.

Chris