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Originally Posted by Tony@SMS (Post 1036790)

If you don't mind the error lights on cluster you can install the headlights,they will work but like I said the high beams and yellow corner LED will not.your turn signals,LED daytime running lights and tegular beams will work.

OK... so while I am waiting for my harness to arrive, I can use the existing vehicle harness to power the LED Headlights; Only Low Beam, Turn signals and LED DRLs will work?

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Originally Posted by Tony@SMS (Post 1036790)

If you have a Indy shop that's has a Autologic diagnostic tool,they can code your FRM3.

I don't have to buy a newer version FRM module?

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Originally Posted by Chris F. (Post 1036824)

People here are saying you need to get the latest revision of the FRM3 in order to have it coded - apparently the older modules don't have the LED software in them to work properly.

In reading the retrofit document, BMW's ISTA tool can update the module without replacement.

Hmmmmm wait, can't we access ISTA online for $30 a day or something?

https://www.bmwtis.com/

Chris

So is it true that BMW's ISTA tool can update the existing module in my vehicle without replacement?

Gixxer - this is great news!

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Originally Posted by Gixxerboy63 (Post 1036837)

So is it true that BMW's ISTA tool can update the existing module in my vehicle without replacement?

Nope, you need a special diagnostic head that is $1700 to use bmwtis online. Forget it.

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Originally Posted by Gixxerboy63 (Post 1036837)

OK... so while I am waiting for my harness to arrive, I can use the existing vehicle harness to power the LED Headlights; Only Low Beam, Turn signals and LED DRLs will work?

I don't have to buy a newer version FRM module?

Gixxer - this is great news!

Yes,Yes everything will work other than your highbeams,also as long as you have a FRM3 and does not have to be the latest Autologic will Code it in to work with your LED lights.if you have a FRM2 then you will not be able to code it.I am waiting on some pigtails to come in from BMW so i can pin the 2 remaning wires that are missing off the stock harness.

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Originally Posted by Tony@SMS (Post 1036994)

Tony I assume your shop has a Autologic diagnostic tool?

If so, would you be able to briefly post the steps in the Autologic tool (screens to go to) to get this done so that I could give the steps to a shop in my area that has it.

Chris

OK.... so I have confirmed that my shop has the Autologic diagnostic tool.
What are the steps needed to code the FRM?
Should the tech know how to do this?

Gixxer - Still wondering if I should wait until the harness arrives to do everything at once.

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Originally Posted by Chris F. (Post 1037001)

Sure when I get back from Vacations I will not mind posting some pics for you guys.Also the good thing about our shops having Autologic is that we also have the support we need to get any retrofit done as long as it's OEM.If it makes it any easier or helps you guys get ahead before I get back from my Vacation,tell your local shop to call Techical support for their Autologic and ask For Either Nelson or Rob(we all have the same tech support guys) I deal with Nelson a lot and he help me a lot when it came to coding with the Autologic.lmk if you guys anymore help.

Thank you, we really appreciate it! It's a waste buying a new module if it can be software upgraded. I'd rather give a local shop some business than to BMW with another module :)

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Originally Posted by Chris F. (Post 1037014)

Thank you, we really appreciate it! It's a waste buying a new module if it can be software upgraded. I'd rather give a local shop some business than to BMW with another module :)

NP :thumbup: