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      04-10-2013, 07:42 AM   #23
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My adapitives have failed also in the 330I but am unsure how to tell if left or right module needs replacing. Frustrating!
You can diagnose it if you have OBD usb cable.
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Yes, i replaced entire driver side headlight assembly with new ballast & new adaptive module (FMR?) which is at the bottom of the headlight. I understand that it needs to be coded & programmed since the new headlight moves to the opposite direction with the passenger side. Will try step A & B this weekend and let you know
Yes exaclty, it has to be coded and all will be fine.
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      04-23-2013, 07:55 AM   #25
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Yes, i replaced entire driver side headlight assembly with new ballast & new adaptive module (FMR?) which is at the bottom of the headlight. I understand that it needs to be coded & programmed since the new headlight moves to the opposite direction with the passenger side. Will try step A & B this weekend and let you know

I just coded follow the instruction (step A&B) above and it did not work for me.
This was what i did:

Procedure A:

6. after select E89, there was a window that I have to select 3 options: CAS, FRM (can’t remember this), and NFRM. I selected CAS.

8. There was no F3 <choose ECU> available to choose, the screen briefly passed by and gave me the next screen with F4 <process ECU>. Then I can choose F4, it gave me option NFRM in step 9.

I followed all the steps to the end of procedure A.

For Procedure B: I followed all the steps to the end with the exception as step 6 & 8 above. It looked like the ECU got programmed for 30 seconds. But when I tested out the AHL, it did not work for me.

Question is, what else do I need to do? Do I need to program the VIN to the Adaptive module? If so, how do I do it?
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      04-23-2013, 11:22 AM   #26
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I just coded follow the instruction (step A&B) above and it did not work for me.
This was what i did:

Procedure A:

6. after select E89, there was a window that I have to select 3 options: CAS, FRM (can’t remember this), and NFRM. I selected CAS.

8. There was no F3 <choose ECU> available to choose, the screen briefly passed by and gave me the next screen with F4 <process ECU>. Then I can choose F4, it gave me option NFRM in step 9.

I followed all the steps to the end of procedure A.

For Procedure B: I followed all the steps to the end with the exception as step 6 & 8 above. It looked like the ECU got programmed for 30 seconds. But when I tested out the AHL, it did not work for me.

Question is, what else do I need to do? Do I need to program the VIN to the Adaptive module? If so, how do I do it?
You don't need to program VIN, you have to reset this module and should be fine.
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      04-23-2013, 11:26 AM   #27
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You don't need to program VIN, you have to reset this module and should be fine.
So how do i reset this module? I believe i already recoded this module twice.
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      04-23-2013, 11:27 AM   #28
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So how do i reset this module? I believe i already recoded this module twice.
Did you check codes in INPA?

And how did you recode your module?
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      04-23-2013, 12:40 PM   #29
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Did you check codes in INPA?

And how did you recode your module?
I thought running through step A&B above = recode the module ???

I will try to run inpa tonight to read code. Are there any specific steps to read the AHL code? I can read Status under Karosserie and that's all i know

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Did you check codes in INPA?

And how did you recode your module?
What profile i should use to recode the ahl module: Default, EXPERT MAN, Revtor's NCS Expert Profile, and Expertenmodus ?
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Is it absolutely necessary to use tool32 to write the vin to the frm2 and I guess the ahl modules? I think this may be the step I have missed. I didn't bother with tool32 because I couldn't get it to work. Every time I would enter my vin I would get an error. Now that I think about it, if the vin is, say missing a character will I get an error? That could have been my problem. Can you give me steps on using tool 32? Is there a specific daten file I should use? I was using v45 for e89. I have a 2006 e90 325i pre-lci with halogens and I retrofitted ahl euro lci xenons.

Edit: I did use winkfp first to update the software on the frm2 and change the vin and that did workout fine just not tool32.

Could you write the steps that you use winkfp to update the software on the frm2 and change the vin ? Thanks
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Could you write the steps that you use winkfp to update the software on the frm2 and change the vin ? Thanks
In FRM you will change VIN only with Tool32.
You can program NFRM using WINKFP also.

To recode your module you should use EXPERTMODUS.
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Can anyone else weigh in on what I will need to do when installing a used adaptive module to my car?

I had the notorious condensation issue which caused a bunch of water at the bottom of the headlight...I pulled the module off and its full of water and a broken pin and corrosion. Cleaned up the plug and am looking at used modules on ebay.

If I get the same part number- will I just need to reset the module? Any step by step?

i have the inpa cable on the way and am about to buy the used module

Thanks
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I'd also like to know how to write the vin to the adaptive modules. I have 1 new and 1 used module.
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Recode Adaptive module

I also have an adaptive headlight error and have been following this chain.

Does anyone know how to reset/recode the adaptive headlights??

I don't see that anyone answered how to recode the headlight modules?
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      05-06-2014, 05:48 AM   #37
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I also have an adaptive headlight error and have been following this chain.

Does anyone know how to reset/recode the adaptive headlights??

I don't see that anyone answered how to recode the headlight modules?
Hi, use NCSexpert, select RSCM and LSCM and slecet SG_CODIEREN and EXECUTE JOB. Remember to use Expertmode profile. If you need a software just let me know, I will provide you all you need.
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      05-06-2014, 07:57 AM   #38
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Do you need to do this if you are only replacing the ballast at the bottom of the headlight? Thanks!
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      05-16-2014, 01:07 AM   #39
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Hi, use NCSexpert, select RSCM and LSCM and slecet SG_CODIEREN and EXECUTE JOB. Remember to use Expertmode profile. If you need a software just let me know, I will provide you all you need.
I've been following this thread and I think that you may have finally answered how to code the AHL/SMC module? I just purchased a new left side SMC module for my left side headlight because my adaptives are not working. Few questions...
1) By executing this job you posted above, will it finally fix my adaptive headlight issue? (As in will it be programmed to the car?)

2) Do i need to have coded the car before i actually go ahead and do this?
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I've been following this thread and I think that you may have finally answered how to code the AHL/SMC module? I just purchased a new left side SMC module for my left side headlight because my adaptives are not working. Few questions...
1) By executing this job you posted above, will it finally fix my adaptive headlight issue? (As in will it be programmed to the car?)

2) Do i need to have coded the car before i actually go ahead and do this?
Did this work for you?
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Hi, use NCSexpert, select RSCM and LSCM and slecet SG_CODIEREN and EXECUTE JOB. Remember to use Expertmode profile. If you need a software just let me know, I will provide you all you need.
FYI-This doesn't work, so don't waste your time like I did trying it.
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FYI-This doesn't work, so don't waste your time like I did trying it.
I'm going to retract my statement above...it does seem to work.
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      09-01-2014, 03:38 AM   #43
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Of course it does, I did it many times
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Maybe this is where I can get answer for my little mystery.
I have had water into my headlight and fried both modules inside , the ballast and the adaptive. I split my headlight unit and cleaned it inside and put back together. I bought some used adaptive module and ballast and new bulbs. After all installed , I got dipped beam right side error, no light from headlight , all other lights work on that side.

Today I swapped both modules over to the left side and visa versa to verify that module or bulb is not working. I put ignition on and my right side transfered to left side ballast was making a buzzing noise, I dont know if ballst just connected by wires and not fasten by screws could be damaging but anyway , I got both lef and right dipped beam error and light module failure , the one with car on lift symbol.

Now what ?

I have light working on right side again after switch , but in idrive the dipped beam error is on and off , like it got bad connection.
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