Retrofit LED headlights?

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

Yup got one

If someone knows how to do step by step in NCS expert I'd be happy to give it a try.

Ping 330ZHP, he did it on his own, and perhaps he can post instructions so others can do this.

We should put a big CAUTION if we post the instructions though, people can easily 'brick' modules if they are not careful.

Chris

[UCrewX5]

So glad to hear that your headlights are finally working properly, Chris!! Congrats!

[X5INGH]

Coding completed. Everything works except the left side halo rings. So its gotta be wiring on the FRM3 i've done. They worked on the old FRM before I did wiring..

Just to confirm fellas, I followed the entire 'UPDATED' wiring instructions and wired as per 'Without SA 524' so I grounded the loop, and all 5 FRM end wires are connected.

Right side low beam - Works
Right side high beam - Works
Right side halo - Works
Right side amber running lights - Works

Left side low beam - Works
Left side high beam - Works
Left side halo - NOT working
Left side amber running lights - Works

Adaptive function - Works for both left and right.

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Nearly there...

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

Coding completed. Everything works except the left side halo rings. So its gotta be wiring on the FRM3 i've done. They worked on the old FRM before I did wiring..

Just to confirm fellas, I followed the entire 'UPDATED' wiring instructions and wired as per 'Without SA 524' so I grounded the loop, and all 5 FRM end wires are connected.

Right side low beam - Works
Right side high beam - Works
Right side halo - Works
Right side amber running lights - Works

Left side low beam - Works
Left side high beam - Works
Left side halo - NOT working
Left side amber running lights - Works

Adaptive function - Works for both left and right.

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Nearly there...

I think your coding is OK - check the fuses (did you put them in the right spot in the fuse box?) - also check the pins in there with a flash light to make sure you put them in the right spot where the fuses go.

Other area to check is headlight connectors themselves - did the pins pop out?

I believe those two 5A fuses that you added are for the halos. High beams work off the FRM.

Edit: I just noticed you said halos were OK with old FRM. Hmmmm, very odd. OK, check pins on FRM connectors to make sure nothing is amiss.

Chris

[X5INGH]

Yes just left halo.. 100% sure it will be wiring related.

Did anyone have to remove old FRM wires to install wiring harness pins? I had to on both connectors on the FRM. i.e. I took out a white/green (which I just taped up) on connector X14260 to install A8 which was also white/green, with much same on connector X14261 I took out white/blue (which I taped up) to install A9 which was also white/blue. IT didn't mention to remove these at all on the instructions... But I just followed instructions assuming that's how things are meant to be and maybe that my car was wired differently to begin with?

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

Yes just left halo.. 100% sure it will be wiring related.

Did anyone have to remove old FRM wires to install wiring harness pins? I had to on both connectors on the FRM. i.e. I took out a white/green (which I just taped up) on connector X14260 to install A8 which was also white/green, with much same on connector X14261 I took out white/blue (which I taped up) to install A9 which was also white/blue. IT didn't mention to remove these at all on the instructions... But I just followed instructions assuming that's how things are meant to be and maybe that my car was wired differently to begin with?

That is indeed strange, did you have halogen or Xenons to start?

The White/Green and White/Blue wires are for the high beams I believe, but am not 100% sure. So I am assuming you remove the outer casing on each FRM connector, removed the pin and popped the new ones in?

Can you friend try the coding again? Have you tried disconnecting the battery and then connecting it again?

If the halo's worked before, then something is definitely up. This is a new FRM, right? Perhaps its a bad FRM, as much as I hate to say it.

Chris

[X5INGH]

Originally Posted by Chris F.

That is indeed strange, did you have halogen or Xenons to start?

The White/Green and White/Blue wires are for the high beams I believe, but am not 100% sure. So I am assuming you remove the outer casing on each FRM connector, removed the pin and popped the new ones in?

Can you friend try the coding again? Have you tried disconnecting the battery and then connecting it again?

If the halo's worked before, then something is definitely up. This is a new FRM, right? Perhaps its a bad FRM, as much as I hate to say it.

Chris

The car originally had Halogen, then retrofitted Bi-Xenons now LED AHL.

I've figured it out, was pin 50 on X14261 plug. I had to use old wire I removed and its now working!

I have a bunch of error messages though, but my coder believes its due to my car having had different wiring from the outset. Fog lights was originally on the car but now longer due to X5M bumper not needing them. I also get high beam flicker when I initally start up the car but goes after 2-3 seconds.

Otherwise it's working. My coder will work through the errors and get it figured. Overall its been a success!

[Tony@SMS]

Originally Posted by Chris F.

HIGH BEAMS WORK!!!!

The moral of the story is...unless you have a 2013 or 2014 car, YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE FRM module.

BMWs directions are completely useless with regards to FRM replacement. Just replace the damn thing and don't waste time and money like I did.

I used the old LED wiring from the old retrofit instructions, it works great.

THIS PROJECT IS FINALLY DONE....on to enjoying the car!

Chris

Awesome,good to hear you got working Chris.👌🏻👍

[X5INGH]

[Tony@SMS]

Originally Posted by X5INGH

Nice looking Ride,love the interior color.👌🏻