[WhiteRqbbit]

I've been googling this morning - I see many posts on this topic requiring remote coding ... I saw an older post using the Bimmercode app with expert mode to program "95%" of the functionality.

For those in the know, this is my first BMW. What are the options, and is it even worth the trouble? I have a ton of farms and deer in my area, so I wanted to get it working.

[Chris13002]

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9&postcount=28

Thanks to M2siast

Yes, it's worth the trouble as this is my favorite thing to code! Only problem is that it gets erased each time the car gets an update.

[WhiteRqbbit]

Perfect! Thanks for the link; looks like similar settings from a 2021 post, wasn't sure if there was updated coding! I'm going to do this right now; hopefully, in the future, this will be a standard thing in the US as it's a no-brainer for added safety.

[ToneM2]

It’s definitely worth taking the time to code it in. It’s incredible on a dark road at night watching the high beams dancing around surrounding traffic.

[uk01685]

I too live out in the boonies, so just to add, coded it last night and it made a good light system into a great one...thanks Binmercode!

[yuzu]

I also coded this and enjoy it, just be sure to watch out for people on sidewalks. I've definitely blinded a few people and I always feel bad about it

[KC87ZB]

Originally Posted by yuzu

I also coded this and enjoy it, just be sure to watch out for people on sidewalks. I've definitely blinded a few people and I always feel bad about it

If driving in urban areas you should ensure auto high beam is off. Mine generally won't engage in high lighting areas but it can.

[WhiteRqbbit]

So I finally did this the other day, and yeah... this is amazing! it's so fun, like you all said, to watch the light show while driving.

[M2BOT]

Originally Posted by Chris13002

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9&postcount=28

Thanks to M2siast

Yes, it's worth the trouble as this is my favorite thing to code! Only problem is that it gets erased each time the car gets an update.

Bimmercode seriously needs to make this a quick setting somehow so all you have to do is click a button and it runs a script to reprogram it

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by M2BOT

Bimmercode seriously needs to make this a quick setting somehow so all you have to do is click a button and it runs a script to reprogram it

Especially since you have to recode it after a software update.

[M2BOT]

Originally Posted by WhiteRqbbit

So I finally did this the other day, and yeah... this is amazing! it's so fun, like you all said, to watch the light show while driving.

I just followed the above instructions to program in my M2.

How do you know if it worked? Is there a visual confirmation on the dash? I only see the usual headlight icon with an A in it and when driving this morning I didn’t see the high beams come on.

Any way to test?

[WhiteRqbbit]

Originally Posted by M2BOT

I just followed the above instructions to program in my M2.

How do you know if it worked? Is there a visual confirmation on the dash? I only see the usual headlight icon with an A in it and when driving this morning I didn’t see the high beams come on.

Any way to test?

Do you have highs in auto? Its pretty noticeable for me, you can watch the high beams follow the car in front, moves and turns off for on-coming then snaps back on. There is no visual indication the feature is working, it just works... I would doublecheck the settings.

[M2BOT]

Originally Posted by WhiteRqbbit

Do you have highs in auto? Its pretty noticeable for me, you can watch the high beams follow the car in front, moves and turns off for on-coming then snaps back on. There is no visual indication the feature is working, it just works... I would doublecheck the settings.

I believe so. It’s just like auto was before. The indicator light is on with the letter “A” in it. I haven’t driven in the dark yet so maybe I will tonight to test it.

[M2BOT]

Originally Posted by M2siast

No indication as such.
If the high beams are on, the sign will turn to a blue colour.
If you’re approaching other vehicles and the sign is still blue, you know it’s working even if it’s not visible. The car would otherwise turn the high beams off in such situations.

Got it. Mine stayed orange the entire time.

So you’re saying when it’s truly active it should be a blue symbol with an A in it?

[M2BOT]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Orange? It’s either green or blue.
Green means it’s turned on. Blue means it’s actively on (high beams)

My bad yes I likely mean green

[KC87ZB]

Originally Posted by M2BOT

My bad yes I likely mean green

For anti-dazzle to work high beams need to be in AUTO.

Without anti-dazzle, oncoming traffic will cause high beams to go off when in AUTO (green)

With anti-dazzle, oncoming traffic will cause high beams to stay on and "re-orient" to miss oncoming traffic and the indicator stays in AUTO (blue)

[M2BOT]

Originally Posted by KC87ZB

For anti-dazzle to work high beams need to be in AUTO.

Without anti-dazzle, oncoming traffic will cause high beams to go off when in AUTO (green)

With anti-dazzle, oncoming traffic will cause high beams to stay on and "re-orient" to miss oncoming traffic and the indicator stays in AUTO (blue)

I think I finally got it working.
I notice it’s in auto green the majority of the time and then occasionally activates to auto blue.

Does anyone know the parameters in which the no dazzle high beams activate (auto blue) and start their anti dazzle function?

[KC87ZB]

After you code anti-dazzle then the function exists. The only way to tell is to watch the headlights adjust to traffic in the same direction and oncoming.

If anti-dazzle is not coded then AUTO high beams will revert to low beams always with oncoming traffic.

The best way to think of anti-dazzle is that they allow the auto high beams to stay in high in traffic by pivoting and shutting off some elements of the LED lights. Yeah can see this by items on the right (for LHD cars) being lit by high beams while a car more to your left just experiences low beam.

If you have anti-dazzle coded correctly there will be no doubt if on a dark road with minimal to no traffic. Heck, it works at 30mph in my neighborhood.

[M2BOT]

Originally Posted by M2siast

I don't think we can understand the parameters exactly.

But a good rule of thumb is that you have to be in a dark road (no lampposts around) and over 60 km/h for it to activate.
Once it's active, you can reduce your speed down to 30 km/h and it'll still work, but I don't believe it activates from off at that low speed.

So, if you want to test it out, just find a dark place you can go somewhat fast and see it coming on. If you approach a car, the blue icon should remain blue unless it overwhelms the system
e.g. if you are following one car, it'll throw the lights around the car in front of you, but if a car comes in the opposite direction, while turning right, the left light will move left until it can't anymore, and it'll disengage the left high beam, keeping the right high beam right until it hits the car in front of you, and then it will disengage completely (light in dash will go back to green).

But as mentioned, you can't miss seeing it work.

Thank you. I didn’t know speed played a role in it. I’ve been testing it on 35MPH roads so no wonder I haven’t seen it activate yet.

[Giovany_24]

will this coding work for my 2023 g42 m240i?

[Giovany_24]

so when i open Bimmercode i have to choose
Choose 3 Series/M3 or go of my car 2 series?

[Giovany_24]

ok cool im going to give it a try today after work thanks!