Issues coding kombi backlighting on (SOLVED)

F31B48 · 04-01-2022, 02:22 PM

Hi Guys, I'm having an issue trying to code my kombi lights to come on with my DRL. There is a setting for it in the kombi M_TAG_SKALENBELEUCHTUNG (instrument lights on with drl) which i have set to aktiv, but they still don't come on even with the headlight switch in auto position. When i did a forum search quite a few others have had the same issue.

Has anybody had success coding this feature and if so would it bepossible to get a copy of your kombi trc file please? Cheers!

Ken Oath · 04-03-2022, 09:28 PM

Have you tried increasing the light intensity via the BC?

If you use NCSDummy there is also an option to increase the minimum voltage of the ambient lighting via the FRM - U_POTI_DIMM_MIN

This should be done with caution as there is a risk of damage.

F31B48 · 04-05-2022, 01:54 AM

No i haven't tried that mate but I'll give it a go. Cheers.

F31B48 · 04-05-2022, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Oath

Have you tried increasing the light intensity via the BC?

If you use NCSDummy there is also an option to increase the minimum voltage of the ambient lighting via the FRM - U_POTI_DIMM_MIN

This should be done with caution as there is a risk of damage.

Just tried it but had no luck. It seems like the only people who can successfully code this feature have U.S spec cars. All the people who report issues seem to be from the U.K or AU which are all Europe spec cars. Very strange.

F31B48 · 05-29-2022, 12:54 AM

Thought i would update this thread as there are quite a few threads on this subject that just end with no resolution. I ended up purchasing a second hand HIGH SPEC cluster for $35usd, and then virginized it using an R270 programmer and soic 8 eeprom clip. Coded it to my car and then coded M_TAG_SKALENBELEUCHTUNG to aktiv and it's now working.

So if you are having the same issue, you probably have a LOW SPEC cluster and for reasons unknown the option to have cluster lights on with drl (M_TAG_SKALENBELEUCHTUNG) is present in the coding file, but it doesn't work. So you need a new or a secondhand "virginized" HIGH instrument cluster.

I'm pretty sure that any car that doesn't have cruise control will have a low spec cluster. Don't quote me on that though.

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F31B48 Captain 278 Rep 657 Posts Drives: BMW G21 E61 LCI Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Issues coding kombi backlighting on (SOLVED) Hi Guys, I'm having an issue trying to code my kombi lights to come on with my DRL. There is a setting for it in the kombi M_TAG_SKALENBELEUCHTUNG (instrument lights on with drl) which i have set to aktiv, but they still don't come on even with the headlight switch in auto position. When i did a forum search quite a few others have had the same issue. Has anybody had success coding this feature and if so would it bepossible to get a copy of your kombi trc file please? Cheers! Last edited by F31B48; 05-29-2022 at 12:53 AM..
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Ken Oath Lieutenant 114 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 330d Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Have you tried increasing the light intensity via the BC? If you use NCSDummy there is also an option to increase the minimum voltage of the ambient lighting via the FRM - U_POTI_DIMM_MIN This should be done with caution as there is a risk of damage.
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F31B48 Captain 278 Rep 657 Posts Drives: BMW G21 E61 LCI Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	No i haven't tried that mate but I'll give it a go. Cheers. Last edited by F31B48; 04-05-2022 at 02:19 AM..
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F31B48 Captain 278 Rep 657 Posts Drives: BMW G21 E61 LCI Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Thought i would update this thread as there are quite a few threads on this subject that just end with no resolution. I ended up purchasing a second hand HIGH SPEC cluster for $35usd, and then virginized it using an R270 programmer and soic 8 eeprom clip. Coded it to my car and then coded M_TAG_SKALENBELEUCHTUNG to aktiv and it's now working. So if you are having the same issue, you probably have a LOW SPEC cluster and for reasons unknown the option to have cluster lights on with drl (M_TAG_SKALENBELEUCHTUNG) is present in the coding file, but it doesn't work. So you need a new or a secondhand "virginized" HIGH instrument cluster. I'm pretty sure that any car that doesn't have cruise control will have a low spec cluster. Don't quote me on that though.
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