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12-21-2011, 06:20 PM | #23 | |
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Plus you wouldn't want to disable bulb-checks that needn't be. If a problem does arise you wouldn't know it. That's how fried connectors and shorted circuits happen. Dimsum and Desi definitely know whats up |
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01-11-2012, 11:03 PM | #24 | |
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To everyone, definitely by all means only code for xenon if that's what works for your car, but if you still get errors, disable the headlight bulb checks too. I just put all that in there, so everyone would know what to do. |
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01-12-2012, 01:59 PM | #26 |
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Want to thank Trevendous for this outstanding collection of information. I've ordered my serial -> obd2 cable from hong kong last night and plan on ordering the serial -> usb adapter next week, since its in the US i figure they'll arrive at about the same time
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01-19-2012, 10:24 AM | #28 |
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Hi All
Question for Trevendous, I have read this thread and want to thank you for your information, however before I remove my bumper I want to confirm if this coding will work on my BMW 2006 330i Saloon with factory Halogen to which I will be fitting BMW original Xenon with Original ballast/controllers. I hope to do a simple plug and plug and code to xenon (plus any other coding needed). Also confirm if the below cable will work. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...t_11121wt_1177 |
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01-19-2012, 11:39 AM | #29 | |
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That cable is not the recommended cable, so no guarantees it would work, but you could try.
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01-19-2012, 01:45 PM | #30 |
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It will not be a problem if you use the oem xenon lights and do the coding for the car.
Note that you need to do some modification to the wiring in teh headlight. There is a DIY on this when using the search feature (xenon conversion) |
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01-19-2012, 01:53 PM | #31 |
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I know with LCI lamps when you flash its just the xenons but with pre lci its just the high beams. How do i set it up so i can flash in my pre lci using only xenon? i know its PwN_FL_BEI_BIXENON but do you know what value is it so that it flashes only xenons?
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01-20-2012, 11:15 AM | #34 | |
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01-26-2012, 09:58 AM | #36 | ||
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That cable looks just like my cable that worked for my 2006, but that doesn't mean they'd work the same. I'd either get the recommended cable or look for one on this forum from a seller who got it to work on their 2006. Quote:
When I coded for xenon with $522 to the VO, I got values wert_02 wert_03, and both of those needed to be changed to wert_01. What's wild is when I turn my high beams on, I get my inner high beam halogen bulbs and my bixenon coming on at the same time. I changed the halogen high-beam bulbs to be xenon-matching, and it looks good. |
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02-03-2012, 10:08 AM | #38 |
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Yes... Otherwise, you could potentially have low beam failure, or the footwell module could burn out, which could cost a couple grand to replace.
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02-03-2012, 01:41 PM | #39 | |
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I would think that changing the VO from halogens to xenons means that the computer is adjusting the voltage to the lights... in this case lowering it since xenons require less power, right? If so, starving the halogens of the necessary power to properly run them would cause stress somewhere in the electrical system which would potentially result in a failure. I only know this, because in my youth me and my friends would use Variacs to starve the voltage on our guitar amplifiers (like Eddie Van Halen), which sometimes popped our transformers lol. So, I think the only safe way to do a retrofit is to either go all halogens or a bi-xenon setup. Any thoughts? Last edited by vomheimlin; 02-03-2012 at 03:38 PM.. |
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02-03-2012, 05:01 PM | #40 | |
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Even still, I'd do the VO $522 for xenons, and if your halogen high beams don't light, it's not that big of a deal. How often do you use your high beams? I'd think low beam failure and footwell module malfunction would be way worse. |
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02-04-2012, 09:51 PM | #41 | |
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Off topic, but what bulbs did you go with? Last edited by vomheimlin; 02-05-2012 at 03:24 PM.. |
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02-11-2012, 06:13 PM | #43 |
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I did the pre-lci halogen to oem xenon with huge help from DESI and DimSum last fall and it works perfect! Thanks again guys! Now, has anyone who has done this mod been able to figure out a way to get the adaptive part to work? I know the leveling thing won't work as I don't have the levelers installed, but was curious if anyone (DESI, DIMSIM, anyone) managed to code or figure out a way for the adaptive part (where your headlights turn in the direction of your steering wheel) to work.
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02-12-2012, 08:39 AM | #44 | |
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Looks like in order to get the adaptive part to work, you will need to do more steps other than coding. I realized that you need to have an FRM module that has the adaptive feature. If you car originally had halogen, there is a good chance you don't have the adaptive pins on the module. After that, you will also need to purchase the adaptive wiring harness so that the signals get transmitted. Not sure if it is worth going through all this. |
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