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      02-19-2017, 02:50 AM   #23
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Is this normal for all anti-dazzle coded LED cars? Or does this sound like the "bad F30 style" coding some have mentioned is often mistakenly coded into F15/F25 cars?
The F030's lack the optic microshutters. Your situation could be related to incorrect coding or limitations of the system and the speeds/roads on which you are driving.
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I coded the variable lighting and anti-dazzle on my LED headlights, as both are decoded here in Canada.

I noticed that if I have my fog lights on, then the auto mode simply enables or disables the high beams as it does with anti-dazzle decoded . However, with the fog lights off, then the "anti-dazzle" mode does work and does the whole variable euro style headlights.
I too have noticed this behavior. In a recent conversation with Almaretto I mentioned this. He seemed genuinely surprised. So, Al, can we look at this limitation when you return, please.
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I coded the variable lighting and anti-dazzle on my LED headlights, as both are decoded here in Canada.

I noticed that if I have my fog lights on, then the auto mode simply enables or disables the high beams as it does with anti-dazzle decoded . However, with the fog lights off, then the "anti-dazzle" mode does work and does the whole variable euro style headlights.
+1 here. I haven't heard if this is normal euro spec behaviour or if there is away around it


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The problem I've noticed is that approaching a car from behind, about 150 feet back the anti-dazzle swithces back to low beams, but as this happens the right headlight moves from the right > back to the center position in about half a second during which it sweeps the car I'm approaching in what seems like a high beam wave.
Seems like incorrect coding. Any time mine sweeps, its always in low beam mode.
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      02-20-2017, 11:43 AM   #26
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Anxious to here what the final answer is on this...I was thinking about having Almaretto code mine.
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      02-20-2017, 03:01 PM   #27
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Odd to read this. Every time I go out at night, I have my Euro-coded Adaptive LED functioning have have yet to ever be flashed with oncoming traffic and I can clearly see the "darkness" created by the beams moving around a car that I'm approaching. It works properly even in curves and the camera is properly tracking the vehicle in front. This is with fog lights on or off (but I have to admit I rarely use the fog lights).
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Odd to read this. Every time I go out at night, I have my Euro-coded Adaptive LED functioning have have yet to ever be flashed with oncoming traffic and I can clearly see the "darkness" created by the beams moving around a car that I'm approaching. It works properly even in curves and the camera is properly tracking the vehicle in front. This is with fog lights on or off (but I have to admit I rarely use the fog lights).
Interesting. Your X4 is presumably a Canada spec vehicle. So far the issue (Euro-coding of LED headlights not working with fogs on) has only been reported by owners of US spec cars.
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I too have noticed this behavior. In a recent conversation with Almaretto I mentioned this. He seemed genuinely surprised. So, Al, can we look at this limitation when you return, please.
Is this at all speeds?
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Is this at all speeds?
Yes -at all speeds. Will double check this in next few days and PM you.
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Yes -at all speeds. Will double check this in next few days and PM you.
Mainly wondering about over 43 mph
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Odd to read this. Every time I go out at night, I have my Euro-coded Adaptive LED functioning have have yet to ever be flashed with oncoming traffic and I can clearly see the "darkness" created by the beams moving around a car that I'm approaching. It works properly even in curves and the camera is properly tracking the vehicle in front. This is with fog lights on or off (but I have to admit I rarely use the fog lights).
I believe I have isolated the issue where the fog lights turn off the NGHB and Auto HB.

- If I turn on the fog lights BEFORE activating the Auto HB, everything works; fog lights and NGHB can coexist .
- However, if I activate the Auto HB first, then turn on the fog lights, the Auto HB and thus NGHB turns off, i.e. Fogs and Auto HB can not coexist.

In summary it appears the sequence with which you activate the lights, makes a difference. This would explain why we are experiencing different behaviour.
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I believe I have isolated the issue where the fog lights turn off the NGHB and Auto HB.

- If I turn on the fog lights BEFORE activating the Auto HB, everything works; fog lights and NGHB can coexist .
- However, if I activate the Auto HB first, then turn on the fog lights, the Auto HB and thus NGHB turns off, i.e. Fogs and Auto HB can not coexist.

In summary it appears the sequence with which you activate the lights, makes a difference. This would explain why we are experiencing different behaviour.
Great Finding!
I will test this out tonight. In my case, the Auto HB always works regardless of the sequence when fogs are turned on. What does not work is NGHB with fogs on. But I always turn on fogs after the Auto HB so I will test what happens when fogs are turned on first then the Auto HB. I'll report my findings as well.
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I believe I have isolated the issue where the fog lights turn off the NGHB and Auto HB.

- If I turn on the fog lights BEFORE activating the Auto HB, everything works; fog lights and NGHB can coexist .
- However, if I activate the Auto HB first, then turn on the fog lights, the Auto HB and thus NGHB turns off, i.e. Fogs and Auto HB can not coexist.

In summary it appears the sequence with which you activate the lights, makes a difference. This would explain why we are experiencing different behaviour.
Tonight, I am unable to repeat the behavior I described above. I am back to: fog lights on = no NGHB. Period.

I did notice that with light switch in full clockwise position, instead of the normal "Auto" (full anti clockwise), I have no Auto HB nor NGHB.
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Great Finding!
I will test this out tonight. In my case, the Auto HB always works regardless of the sequence when fogs are turned on. What does not work is NGHB with fogs on. But I always turn on fogs after the Auto HB so I will test what happens when fogs are turned on first then the Auto HB. I'll report my findings as well.
Anxious to hear whether you had any luck making it work (fogs and NGHB on simultaneously).
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Anxious to hear whether you had any luck making it work (fogs and NGHB on simultaneously).
I tested this out tonight and I got the same result as you. NGHB only works with fogs off. And the headlamp switch has to be on auto (all the way tot he left) for NGHB to work.
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I believe I have isolated the issue where the fog lights turn off the NGHB and Auto HB.

- If I turn on the fog lights BEFORE activating the Auto HB, everything works; fog lights and NGHB can coexist .
- However, if I activate the Auto HB first, then turn on the fog lights, the Auto HB and thus NGHB turns off, i.e. Fogs and Auto HB can not coexist.

In summary it appears the sequence with which you activate the lights, makes a difference. This would explain why we are experiencing different behaviour.
After another night drive on a dark road with occasional oncoming traffic, I have concluded that my first point above should have read:

- If I turn on the fog lights BEFORE activating the Auto HB, fog lights and **Auto HB** can coexist.

It would be interesting to hear from someone with a Euro-spec car with Adaptive LED lights. Can their Fogs and NGHB coexist?
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Anyway to have the Fogs come on separate of the headlights?

Also is there a way to have them come on simultaneously with the headlights?
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Anyway to have the Fogs come on separate of the headlights?

Also is there a way to have them come on simultaneously with the headlights?
Those two things are opposites. First one occurs from factory. Second is possible, but you lose ability to toggle.
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Those two things are opposites. First one occurs from factory. Second is possible, but you lose ability to toggle.
As far as the first question I meant the ability to have the fog lights on without the headlights being on for like daytime running use for aesthetic.

When I turn on fogs now all lights turn on.

And as far as the second I am intrigued I feel like fogs should be on with the headlights automatically when the headlights come on at "night"
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As far as the first question I meant the ability to have the fog lights on without the headlights being on for like daytime running use for aesthetic.

When I turn on fogs now all lights turn on.

And as far as the second I am intrigued I feel like fogs should be on with the headlights automatically when the headlights come on at "night"
If you think it looks "cool" to always run your fogs during the day or at night, you are welcome to toggle them.

There is coding for them to automatically come on with headlamps, but then you lose ability to toggle.

In some areas, it is illegal and you may get ticketed running fogs for anything except designated purpose. I imagine that plays into the way they are coded from factory. It also can be glaring for other drivers.

Personally, I turn off my DRL's most of the time and only use fogs when there is fog. But, to each their own.
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Hi Almaretto

Im in LA and planning to replace my hid headlights with the 2017 led headlights. Im pretty sure I'll need coding for it, can do the job?
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Hi Almaretto

Im in LA and planning to replace my hid headlights with the 2017 led headlights. Im pretty sure I'll need coding for it, can do the job?
You replaced factory headlamps with HID and now you are installing new OEM LED's?

As long as it is an Fxx/Ixx/Gxx-series BMW, I can code for you.
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