[SNOW_G42]

Recently bought a used 23 M240I with 3K miles has everything i need besides premium package so the headlights aren’t adaptive , can i switch them and code them it would be as easy as said ?

[Pentland]

See this thread https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2054199

[TJZ67201]

You in theory should be able to swap out the hardware (whole headlight assemblies) and code them however BimmerCode will not help. You will need to modify the Vehicle Order (VO) using either E-Sys, BimmerUtility or ProTool by BimmerGeek. This will allow you to tell the car (ECUs) that you have adaptive headlights installed.

That being said, I am not 100% sure if you will have the hardware to recognize when to turn on/off the brights. You might, do you see a camera in the windshield behind the rear view mirror?

[SNOW_G42]

Originally Posted by TJZ67201

You in theory should be able to swap out the hardware (whole headlight assemblies) and code them however BimmerCode will not help. You will need to modify the Vehicle Order (VO) using either E-Sys, BimmerUtility or ProTool by BimmerGeek. This will allow you to tell the car (ECUs) that you have adaptive headlights installed.

That being said, I am not 100% sure if you will have the hardware to recognize when to turn on/off the brights. You might, do you see a camera in the windshield behind the rear view mirror?

Yea there is a camera there the car has the 3D camera package the only option they didn’t click IDK why is the Premium package lol

[TJZ67201]

Originally Posted by Narek_G20

Yea there is a camera there the car has the 3D camera package the only option they didn’t click IDK why is the Premium package lol

I want to say you should be good but the lights will be expensive (obviously) and take a bit of work to install and code. Maybe someone else can chime in before you take the plunge.

If not, try asking on the G20 forums as there is usually more traffic over there. It looks like they also have similar headlight options (adaptive headlights are an option on their Shadowline package, does not mention it in Premium package) but beware that laser lights are something completely different that are no longer optioned on the 3 series and were never available on the 2 series

[SNOW_G42]

Originally Posted by TJZ67201

I want to say you should be good but the lights will be expensive (obviously) and take a bit of work to install and code. Maybe someone else can chime in before you take the plunge.

If not, try asking on the G20 forums as there is usually more traffic over there. It looks like they also have similar headlight options (adaptive headlights are an option on their Shadowline package, does not mention it in Premium package) but beware that laser lights are something completely different that are no longer optioned on the 3 series and were never available on the 2 series

Yea my plan is to turn the ones i have to a company that i use to work for that sells mostly headlights i will give them mine and pay maybe $100-200 extra and get the adaptive ones

[TJZ67201]

Originally Posted by Narek_G20

Yea my plan is to turn the ones i have to a company that i use to work for that sells mostly headlights i will give them mine and pay maybe $100-200 extra and get the adaptive ones

If that’s the case then it should be worth it regardless. I prefer the DRLs that come with the adaptive lights over the non-adaptive

[SNOW_G42]

Originally Posted by TJZ67201

If that’s the case then it should be worth it regardless. I prefer the DRLs that come with the adaptive lights over the non-adaptive

Haha yea bro i literally want the adaptive ones just cuz of the DRLs they look so much nicer

[TheNine90]

Originally Posted by Narek_G20

Recently bought a used 23 M240I with 3K miles has everything i need besides premium package so the headlights aren’t adaptive , can i switch them and code them it would be as easy as said ?

Ideally you should modify the FA and add 552 and vo code.

[johnskiller]

Originally Posted by SNOW_G42

Haha yea bro i literally want the adaptive ones just cuz of the DRLs they look so much nicer

I have adaptive headlight and I just did not realize any difference about DRLs between them. Any pics?

[johnskiller]

found link with some pics: https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1940670

[SNOW_G42]

Originally Posted by johnskiller

found link with some pics: https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1940670

Yea huge difference and i just coded the M cluster on Idrive 8 the car feels like a new car with the M theme , now i just need to get the headlights and make them look like this

[johnskiller]

like these? cool

[SNOW_G42]

Originally Posted by johnskiller

like these? cool

Haha yea i have that btw 😜😜 on my M240I Id8

[johnskiller]

Originally Posted by SNOW_G42

Haha yea i have that btw 😜😜 on my M240I Id8

I have a 23 M240i with ID8 too, must order bimmercode now !

I already downloaded bimmercode but it cannot connect to my old blue tooth obd adapter, need a new one.

[johnskiller]

Originally Posted by SNOW_G42

Who coded in your cluster ? did you do it your self ???

I'm considering DIY, is it possible with BimmerCode? or Do I need esys?

I found this on bummercode web, not sure if it works

Layout
Change of layout in the instrument cluster.

Values:

ALPINA
M
M Performance up to 160 mph
M Performance up to 200 mph
M Sport
Standard
Requirements:

“Instrument Cluster” DKOMBI4 control unit

[SNOW_G42]

Originally Posted by johnskiller

I'm considering DIY, is it possible with BimmerCode? or Do I need esys?

I found this on bummercode web, not sure if it works

Layout
Change of layout in the instrument cluster.

Values:

ALPINA
M
M Performance up to 160 mph
M Performance up to 200 mph
M Sport
Standard
Requirements:

“Instrument Cluster” DKOMBI4 control unit

Not possible with bimmercode or BimmerUtility you need Esys
And a dongle thing to emulate, go to 3 series forum / DIY CODING / M CLUSTER all the info is there so far me and this guy have done it it looks really good

[johnskiller]

Originally Posted by SNOW_G42

Not possible with bimmercode or BimmerUtility you need Esys
And a dongle thing to emulate, go to 3 series forum / DIY CODING / M CLUSTER all the info is there so far me and this guy have done it it looks really good

thanks for the tip, maybe I'd better ask pro to do that.

[MPR]

Before spending $50-$80 on a Bluetooth or WiFi adapter, look into the OBD2 plugs with an Ethernet port, then get an Ethernet to usb-c or lightning cable adapter to connect it to your phone. I wish I had done this, as it’s cheaper and faster. Can anyone weigh in who’s done it this way?

[dallas4u]

Originally Posted by MPR

Before spending $50-$80 on a Bluetooth or WiFi adapter, look into the OBD2 plugs with an Ethernet port, then get an Ethernet to usb-c or lightning cable adapter to connect it to your phone. I wish I had done this, as it’s cheaper and faster. Can anyone weigh in who’s done it this way?

I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max still with the Lightning port, but use this OBDII to ethernet cable:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y5FJ695

and this ethernet to Lightning dongle:

https://www.amazon.com/Lighting-Ethe.../dp/B07VK8Q36S

Seems quick enough!!!

[MPR]

Originally Posted by dallas4u

I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max still with the Lightning port, but use this OBDII to ethernet cable:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y5FJ695

and this ethernet to Lightning dongle:

https://www.amazon.com/Lighting-Ethe.../dp/B07VK8Q36S

Seems quick enough!!!

Thanks for confirming. I wish I had known this before spending $85 on the OBDLink CX.

[savegeB]

Originally Posted by SNOW_G42

Yea my plan is to turn the ones i have to a company that i use to work for that sells mostly headlights i will give them mine and pay maybe $100-200 extra and get the adaptive ones

Can you send the shop where you are going to send your headlights because I have the 2023 M2 and since it was in the show room I bought it and came with the Standard headlights and I also want to get the adaptive headlights 😮‍💨