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      05-10-2014, 06:31 PM   #1
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Recode Anti-Dazzle High Beams?

So I see that 5AP(Decoding for no-dazzle hgh bm) and 8S4(Variable light decoding) are on my order sheet. As I understand it, these “options” disable the intelligent headlight tech where the high beam is split for cars in front of you and oncoming traffic.

Will some kind hearted soul provide a rundown for a coding newbie on how to recode the anti-dazzle feature on an X3?
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      05-10-2014, 06:48 PM   #2
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In some cases, it's all in software, in others, it can also require additional equipment (maybe a motor or control box). So, it will be interesting to see if it can be done with just s/w.

In either case, at least for now, since it hasn't been approved by the DOT, while unlikely, it could create problems for you if it were implemented. Personally, I think it is really neat tech, and if I had laser based headlights or a system that could support the feature, I'd want their full functionality, too.
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      05-12-2014, 12:08 PM   #3
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Others were able to do it for the 3 series, but I am not sure if the coding would be the same for the X3.

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=884103

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In some cases, it's all in software, in others, it can also require additional equipment (maybe a motor or control box). So, it will be interesting to see if it can be done with just s/w.

In either case, at least for now, since it hasn't been approved by the DOT, while unlikely, it could create problems for you if it were implemented. Personally, I think it is really neat tech, and if I had laser based headlights or a system that could support the feature, I'd want their full functionality, too.
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      09-19-2014, 02:27 AM   #4
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Has anyone figure this out... there is a module involved in the F30 that does note exist on the LCI X3. FEMBODY... has anyone figured out how to turn this feature on...?


Update: FRM is the module you will work on equivalent to FEM_BODY

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      09-23-2014, 03:57 AM   #5
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ok


so i talked to Frogman from California and he pointed me in the right direction to get this done... so i am sharing this info...

Remember this is Frogman's work...
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File Type: doc Coding for Anti-Dazzle for the X3.doc (110.5 KB, 1696 views)
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      01-28-2015, 02:33 PM   #6
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ok


so i talked to Frogman from California and he pointed me in the right direction to get this done... so i am sharing this info...

Remember this is Frogman's work...
Resurrecting this old thread....

Has anyone done this successfully for a car with Full Active LED headlights and had beam splitting work etc?

Looking for real world users if you are out there!
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      05-04-2015, 02:51 PM   #7
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so i talked to Frogman from California and he pointed me in the right direction to get this done... so i am sharing this info...

Remember this is Frogman's work...
Did the instructions provided by Frogman work for you? Also, do you have HID's or LED's on your car?

Thanks!
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      06-17-2015, 08:52 AM   #8
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Did the instructions provided by Frogman work for you? Also, do you have HID's or LED's on your car?

Thanks!
if doesn't really matter if you have LED or HID. you will at least have variable distribution lighting. By having the auto high beam option, you just VDL and Anti-dazzle.
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      06-17-2015, 10:44 AM   #9
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Thanks, I figured it out. Coded Variable Light Distribution on my car. Unfortunately don't have Auto High Beam option (5AP) so wasnt able to code the Anti-Dazzle.
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I know this is a thread from 3 years ago - But can this be done on a 2018 X3?
I have 5AC Autom. High-beam Headlights Control and 5AP Decoding For No-Dazzle high Beam As.

Now, if on delivery I ask the dealer to turn this feature on... How much, do I dare ask, would they charge? LOL
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It is unlikely that the dealer would do that for you. Dealers rarely, if ever, do coding.
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I know this is a thread from 3 years ago - But can this be done on a 2018 X3?
I have 5AC Autom. High-beam Headlights Control and 5AP Decoding For No-Dazzle high Beam As.

Now, if on delivery I ask the dealer to turn this feature on... How much, do I dare ask, would they charge? LOL
That would be the Third Generation X3 GO1.

You should be asking this question over on that forum!

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=666
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