Retrofit LED headlights?

[X5INGH]

Originally Posted by Chris F.

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

Hi Chris,

Good bit of information. I've had my Viper alarm installed today and so far so good. The installer says the software update for all BMWs even F Series here in the UK has already been cracked by these car jackers. They are very much on the ball, so it's pretty much essential to have additional security in place.

Went to see my coder, all headlight errors now rectified as is the flicker on start. We decided instead of remote coding just to meet up, My wiring was all good too so now mine is 100% sucessfull retrofit!

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

Hi Chris,

Good bit of information. I've had my Viper alarm installed today and so far so good. The installer says the software update for all BMWs even F Series here in the UK has already been cracked by these car jackers. They are very much on the ball, so it's pretty much essential to have additional security in place.

Went to see my coder, all headlight errors now rectified as is the flicker on start. We decided instead of remote coding just to meet up, My wiring was all good too so now mine is 100% sucessfull retrofit!

FANTASTIC!! CONGRATS!

For the record and to help others, what exactly did you have to do - was there more coding to do or was it wiring? Some details would help others down the road.

FYI, folks are talking about putting a locking 'cap' on the OBD port, perhaps that is something to look into as well. Some are also just putting a 'switch' on one of the data bus wires going into the OBD so you can easily turn communication on and off (obviously hide the switch in a hidden place).

Chris

[X5INGH]

Originally Posted by Chris F.

FANTASTIC!! CONGRATS!

For the record and to help others, what exactly did you have to do - was there more coding to do or was it wiring? Some details would help others down the road.

FYI, folks are talking about putting a locking 'cap' on the OBD port, perhaps that is something to look into as well. Some are also just putting a 'switch' on one of the data bus wires going into the OBD so you can easily turn communication on and off (obviously hide the switch in a hidden place).

Chris

I'm not exactly sure but I will ask and report back on that.

Good idea on the OBD switch, I've relocated mine anyway.

[X5INGH]

http://scontent-lhr3-1.cdninstagram....47446937_n.mp4

Viper alarm upgrade along with remote start

[xk66]

Hello Guys,

im from Germany and i have an important Question to you.
I want to retrofit the Adaptive LED Headlights on an normal e70 (non x5m)

The Headlights will not fit, i know. I need new fenders. Is it possible to use the normal x6 (e71) fenders? Or only the fenders of a X5m???

the x6 normal fenders looks like the same. the only missing thing is the M-Emblem on the Fenders.

[X5INGH]

Originally Posted by xk66

Hello Guys,

im from Germany and i have an important Question to you.
I want to retrofit the Adaptive LED Headlights on an normal e70 (non x5m)

The Headlights will not fit, i know. I need new fenders. Is it possible to use the normal x6 (e71) fenders? Or only the fenders of a X5m???

the x6 normal fenders looks like the same. the only missing thing is the M-Emblem on the Fenders.

X6 fenders will not fit on a X5. Whilst the X5m and X6/X6m share same hood, front bumper and lights the fenders line up differently.

You will need X5m fenders to make this retrofit work.

[X5INGH]

Hi Guys,

Been a while since I posted. Does anyone know if these headlights have a RHD specific switch inside? Can not find any information on this.

Otherwise is there a specific code to optimise them for RHD use?

Thanks.

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

Hi Guys,

Been a while since I posted. Does anyone know if these headlights have a RHD specific switch inside? Can not find any information on this.

Otherwise is there a specific code to optimise them for RHD use?

Thanks.

There is no RHD switch. Depending upon the country of origin the lights may be adjusted by the factory. If you have diagnostic tools, you should be able to adjust - if not, there are manual knobs on the top of the headlight that you adjust using an allen wrench.

Chris

[X5INGH]

Hi Chris,

OK I'll give that a go. I did find out that there are different part numbers for LHD and RHD vehicles for the LED Retrofit head lights. I'll try the manual knobs for now and see if that gives me enough adjustment.

Thanks!

[Chris F.]

Yes, I noticed that too, I seem to recall in ISTA/P that there was an adjustment for RHD/LHD, ISTA/P being the dealership programming unit. I can't recall, you had your FRM all figured out, correct? I would try the adjustments first before messing with the FRM again