Pre LCI Halogen to LCI Halogen conversion
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My Ride: 520i ('04)
Now that i have a little time to spare i refitted the 5W LED's (i removed them after they throw iDrive errors) and coded LMA not to do the warm and coldcheck and the error is gonne.
Still have the issue that the HID's blink 3 times when i turn them on with the engine running, although i've coded LMA not to do the check.
No blinking when i set the lightswitch on auto nor when i switch the lights on (or set the switch to auto) before starting the car.
If i add $522 (Xenon) to the VO and code the car, the blinking is gonne.
But now the car thinks it has autoleveling, disabling the manual leveling switch in the car and starts to point the lights at random heights when i turn them on.
The car is starting to give me headache...
Still have the issue that the HID's blink 3 times when i turn them on with the engine running, although i've coded LMA not to do the check.
No blinking when i set the lightswitch on auto nor when i switch the lights on (or set the switch to auto) before starting the car.
If i add $522 (Xenon) to the VO and code the car, the blinking is gonne.
But now the car thinks it has autoleveling, disabling the manual leveling switch in the car and starts to point the lights at random heights when i turn them on.
Code:
Generated with NCS Dummy version 0.5.0.0 ? copyright İ 2011 revtor software
Output : Trace Differences
Chassis : E60 (E60,E61,E63,E64)
Module : LM_E60.C0E
Trace file 1 : ...\NCS Expert\TRC Xenon\LMA_FSW_PSW.TRC" (FSW/PSW)
Trace file 2 : ...\NCS Expert\Original TRC\LMA_FSW_PSW.TRC" (FSW/PSW)
Differences : Yes
1 2 FUNCTION KEYWORD FUNCTION KEYWORD TRANSLATION
PARAMETER KEYWORD PARAMETER KEYWORD TRANSLATION
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KALTUEBERWACHUNG_SL_V_R COLD MONITORING PARKING LIGHT OR ANGEL EYE - FRONT RIGHT
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_SL_V_L COLD MONITORING PARKING LIGHT OR ANGEL EYE - FRONT LEFT
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_AL_R COLD MONITORING RIGHT LOW BEAM
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_AL_L COLD MONITORING LEFT LOW BEAM
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
KALTUEBERW_RL_BL_2_R
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
KALTUEBERW_RL_BL_2_L
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
WARMUEBERWACHUNG_SL_V_R HOT MONITORING PARKING LIGHT OR ANGEL EYE - FRONT RIGHT
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
WARMUEBERWACHUNG_SL_V_L HOT MONITORING PARKING LIGHT OR ANGEL EYE - FRONT LEFT
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
WARMUEBERW_RL_BL_2_R
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
WARMUEBERW_RL_BL_2_L
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
FEHLERMELDUNG_CC_SL_V_R CHECK CONTROL (CC) FRONT RIGHT PARKING LIGHT FAILURE
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
FEHLERMELDUNG_CC_SL_V_L CHECK CONTROL (CC) FRONT LEFT PARKING LIGHT FAILURE
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
FEHLERMELD_CC_RL_BL_2_R
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
FEHLERMELD_CC_RL_BL_2_L
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
RL_BL_2_ALS_SL_VORNE
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
HEIMLEUCHTEN_KL58G FOLLOW-ME-HOME - INTERIOR LIGHTING
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
COMFORT_ACCESS_LICHT
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
XENON_WIEDER_ZUEND
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
BI_XENON_VERBAUT BI-XENON HEADLIGHTS INSTALLED
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
XENON_AL_VERBAUT XENON LOW BEAMS INSTALLED
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
HERSTELLER_PARAMETER_0
* wert_02 value 02
* wert_01 value 01
QUITT_BLK_ZU_CHECK
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
PWM_ANSTEUERUNG_AL LOW BEAM PLUG
* wert_01 value 01
* wert_03 value 03
PWM_ANSTEUERUNG_SL_V
* wert_03 value 03
* wert_04 value 04
PWM_ANSTEUERUNG_RL_BL_2
* wert_02 value 02
* wert_01 value 01
DUAL_SP__AL_R
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
DUAL_SP__AL_L
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
AL_KL50_SCHUTZ
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
PWM_ANST_RL_BL_2_AL
* wert_03 value 03
* wert_02 value 02
PWM_ANST_RL_BL_2_FL
* wert_03 value 03
* wert_02 value 02
RL_BL_2_PO_RL_FKT
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
RL_BL_2_PARKL_FKT
* nicht_aktiv not active
* aktiv active
LWR_SCHRITTE_STELLUNG_0
* wert_01 value 01
* wert_02 value 02
LWR_SCHRITTE_STELLUNG_2
* wert_02 value 02
* wert_03 value 03
LWR_ABS_MIN_STELLUNG_2
* wert_02 value 02
* wert_01 value 01
LWR_HYSTERESE_START
* wert_02 value 02
* wert_01 value 01
LWR_VORBESTROMUNG
* wert_02 value 02
* wert_01 value 01
AUSWERT_GRADIENT TRAILER GRADIENT
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
AUSWERT_PROP_ABWEICHUNG
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
LEUCHTWEITENREG_DYNAM_0E
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
LEUCHTWEITENREG_AUTOM_0E
* aktiv active
* nicht_aktiv not active
VMIN_BREMSEN
* wert_02 value 02
* wert_01 value 01
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I have just been for a 30 min drive and the angel eyes are blinking again. I haven't tried turning off the bulb checks yet, but I managed to get a video of the lights:
...I would like to add that both headlights do in fact blink at different times at similar intervals. (It must have been a coincidence last time as I'm positive they weren't doing this before)
...I would like to add that both headlights do in fact blink at different times at similar intervals. (It must have been a coincidence last time as I'm positive they weren't doing this before)
It's like everyone has his own faults and iDrive errors. It's starts to freak me out...
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I have ventilated the housings with holes and painted the chrome with matt black paint. The lights still have the blinking problem after being on for a while, so I took the bulb cover off and felt around the bulb - they barely even feel warm? (it sounds safe to rule out the heat issue)
I have since turned off the cold & warm bulb checks but I haven't had chance to check for the blinking again yet...
I have since turned off the cold & warm bulb checks but I haven't had chance to check for the blinking again yet...
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...I've had many occasions to check if they are still blinking after driving, but I keep forgetting lol.
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I can confirm that even with the parking light bulb checks off, I still have the blinking leds after a short drive! 
It's getting quite boring now. I wonder if the resistor is causing the problem??
I might try removing the resistor completely first as I haven't tried the leds without them yet. I know coding didn't stop the errors with my halogen bulbs, but if it worked on the leds for Sas, maybe it will work for me too. (although I remember Sas had no errors with his halogens to begin with)
...failing that, I could incorporate a relay - mentioned earlier in this thread.
It's getting quite boring now. I wonder if the resistor is causing the problem??
I might try removing the resistor completely first as I haven't tried the leds without them yet. I know coding didn't stop the errors with my halogen bulbs, but if it worked on the leds for Sas, maybe it will work for me too. (although I remember Sas had no errors with his halogens to begin with)
...failing that, I could incorporate a relay - mentioned earlier in this thread.
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When you add $522 to the VO, did this also stop the errors from the led bulbs - or did you still have to disable bulb checks?
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Model Year: 2016
So I just want to chime in and add this. I recently made a conversion cable for Justin (jg525i) and I did the same thing as I had done before and soldered wire 4 and 5 together for the angel eyes. As expected, the cable works flawlessly with stock AE bulb, and no error.
Those that have error should probably just check their wiring.
Those that have error should probably just check their wiring.
