Awesome how clear and understandable your video's are. I've been following the channel since your video of the Injector Coding and I really hope your continuing this, I learn alot from you!
13.7 on halogen bulb would start burning your headlamp component, but for led its safe, BMW is correct for coding that way actually destroyed my new headlamp just for altering the voltage.
Thanks for sharing. It makes sense that the heat generated from the higher voltage on a halogen bulb could be an issue. So this DIY should really only be for people that want to run LEDs.
Did this few days ago with my LED's and looked amazing now they both burnt out today, they where just cheap 10W LED bulbs but do you think I would be okay if I order some 20 watt LED's maybe they won't burn out and can take the extra voltage better.
Sorry to hear that, mine have been working fine since I've done this. I think a set that have decent cooling would be fine, look for ones with a big aluminum heat sink. I can link you to the cheap ones I bought off ebay.
Hello friend, I have an f30 and I have a problem with the voltage of my daytime running lights, do you happen to know how to upload it with bimmercode?
Great DIY Video, I appreciate you making videos for us, it really helps all of us that want to do it our self. Any chance you can make DIY video step by step on replacing valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket on the same car E90 08' 335i. Thank you again.
I have a late 2007 E92 with NFRM FRM2_E89.C09 module. I have successfully increased the AE voltage in DRL mode by changing just one function: PWM_RL_BL_1_FKT_BL I am not sure if this has also increased the brake light voltage (as the function keyword suggests) but as it's the brake light, this would not be a bad thing. Changing PWM_SL_V had no affect and I have read this is for the sidemarker LED. I did originally increase the AE voltage across all modes (DRL, parking/sidelight and low beams) by changing four functions: PWM_SL_V PWM_RL_BL_1_FKT_SL PWM_RL_BL_1_FKT_BL PWM_RL_BL_1_FKT_PARKL It might be achieved with less than four changes (the last three?) but I did not experiment any further as I only wanted the DRL mode to be increased. Initial voltages (with engine running): Position 0 or 3 - DRL: 10.3-10.9V Position 1 - Parking/ Sidelight: 3.5-3.8V Position 2 - Low beam/ Dipped: 3.5-3.8V I used the hex value FF,1F which sets the voltage to 100% (maximum?) and I am now getting over 14V.
Yes the voltage to the brake lights would be higher, you may want to consider swapping the bulbs in the tail lights to LED to keep the heat down given the higher voltage.
I wish there was someone local that could do this for me. I have no clue on coding and don’t have the equipment. I just need to stop my halos from flickering.
Followed this procedure on my 2011 E90 328i. It got the VIN, but then there were COAPI-2000 errors and it couldn't read the FA. Maybe I have the FRM3? Is there a different procedure for a FRM3 somewhere, or is it not possible with those units?
Thanks. With your vid, and some info at e90post, was able to increase the voltage to the halos (I think.. as they do look brighter. Since they're already installed, can't get my volt meter on them to know for certain.) I also have FRM2 but on a 2008 328i. I only changed pwm_sl_v in NFRM. Overall, I just wanted to thank you for your E90 coding vids.
I have a 2010 E87 with an FRM3 module. I am trying to turn the brightness right down on the front fog lights to use them permanently as DRLs. Can anyone help me please thanks. I prefer to use Bimmercode, but have NCS too if necessary.
Hello Aveman, first I would like to say thanks for your videos. Very helpful! I'm running some 40w pretty expensive LEDs now with heatsinks @13,7 but it would be really sweet to have them even brighter. What do you think about putting them at 14,2V? :)
Where can I find other codes like 2C,0C for other voltage options? I’m trying to install a backup camera, and it only works with 12v. I don’t really want to bump the backup light voltage up to 13.7, I’d rather have it around 12.5V if there’s an option for it.
Courtesy of dwells on e90post.com: BMW PWM voltage value Type: Unsigned short int Size: 2 bytes Description: Stores a value representing a voltage to be set via pulse width modulation. Note: Values are not directly readable, see formulas for conversion. Note 2: Low and high byte order is swapped on modules other than FRM3. Decimal voltage (V) to hexadecimal code value (C) C = hex(4095V / 18) If value is for anything other than FRM3, swap the high and low bytes/octets (first two hex digits and last two hex digits). Example of decimal voltage (V) to hexadecimal code value (C) Determine code value of voltage 12.2 volts. C = hex((4095 * 12.2) / 18) C = hex(49959 / 18) C = hex(2775) C = AD7 C for FRM3: 0A,D7 C for non-FRM3: D7,0A (byte swapped) Hexadecimal code value (C) to decimal voltage (V) If value is from anything other than FRM3, swap the high and low bytes/octets (first two hex digits and last two hex digits). V = (dec(C) * 18) / 4095 Example of hexadecimal code value (C) to decimal voltage (V) Determine voltage of non-FRM3 code value BB,0B. V = (dec(0BBB) * 18) / 4095 (note that BB,0B has been byte swapped) V = (3003 * 18) / 4095 V = 54054 / 4095 V = 13.2
I got a 2007 325XI I'm going to try all the mods you posted for E90, thank you for this info can I also do this on my 04 E60? I got all the software with the latest SP-Daten
I'm sorry but I didn't have time to watch your entire video, but I have some questions. I tried coding the voltage of my angel eyes before but after setting what I thought were the proper codes to 13.7, I noticed zero change. Do you know if I might be missing a step? Should I expect the angel eyes to be brighter immediately after coding or do I have to cycle something? Also why were you coding "outter tail lights" voltage and stuff like that. What did that have to do with angel eye? Thanks!
You should notice them being brighter after the vehicle is running. Did you end up changing all 6 values in NCS Dummy? It wasn't drastic but you should see about a 10% improvement in brightness. I tend to leave a lot in with my videos but I'll make a point to highlight the major steps in my DIYs going forward so people can skip to the appropriate part. I know it can be painful to sit through the entire thing.
So I purchased the expensive lux e90 V7 leds. I have 4 leds. My question is. Should I have discarded the black plastic piece? Seems like your eBay design is better if the leds just press right against the optics. I have noticed mine don't spread the light as even ad your eBay units. I paid 125 US dollars for mine. And I feel like yours work better. Please advise me on the black thing I mentioned. Should I have not used it? Thanks! And great video too!
James Lilliston According to dwells on e90post.com: FRMFA/FRM1 for E92 (pre-03/2007 build) PWM_ANSTEUERUNG_RL_BL_1 Translation: Pulse width modulation control, taillight 1 Controls: Despite the function name indicating that this controls the taillights (RL_BL = rücklicht = back light), it has been reported that this controls the PWM-regulated voltage of angel eyes when low beams are on.
Love your videos man, love how detailed they are. so i want to know do you kmow how codec the fun motor to make star first at 70 degree insted 90 ?????
For anyone looking to do this now on Pre-LCI headlights be careful. The wire shielding sucks on the early models, and it'll bake off with the extra heat.
Very Good videos, very informative but can you change the low battery warning in the smoke alarm that chirps every couple of minutes please. It is soooooo bloody annoying to the point that its a big distraction to what is a complex instructional video .
Awesome how clear and understandable your video's are. I've been following the channel since your video of the Injector Coding and I really hope your continuing this, I learn alot from you!
13.7 on halogen bulb would start burning your headlamp component, but for led its safe, BMW is correct for coding that way actually destroyed my new headlamp just for altering the voltage.
Thanks for sharing. It makes sense that the heat generated from the higher voltage on a halogen bulb could be an issue. So this DIY should really only be for people that want to run LEDs.
Do you have a video resetting the frm? I’m having lighting issues
Do you know the values to change on the frm3?
Thank you
Did this few days ago with my LED's and looked amazing now they both burnt out today, they where just cheap 10W LED bulbs but do you think I would be okay if I order some 20 watt LED's maybe they won't burn out and can take the extra voltage better.
Sorry to hear that, mine have been working fine since I've done this. I think a set that have decent cooling would be fine, look for ones with a big aluminum heat sink. I can link you to the cheap ones I bought off ebay.
Yeah I'm gonna look into a better quality LED, love the videos keep em coming!
Could you please do a video on coding your windows to close by the key fob while outside the vehicle? Thanks!
I have a video on that, you'll find details on that in my folding mirror coding video.
Keep the "BMW" button pressed for several seconds on your keyfob. The windows will close.
Hello friend, I have an f30 and I have a problem with the voltage of my daytime running lights, do you happen to know how to upload it with bimmercode?
Great DIY Video, I appreciate you making videos for us, it really helps all of us that want to do it our self. Any chance you can make DIY video step by step on replacing valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket on the same car E90 08' 335i.
Thank you again.
I have a late 2007 E92 with NFRM FRM2_E89.C09 module.
I have successfully increased the AE voltage in DRL mode by changing just one function:
PWM_RL_BL_1_FKT_BL
I am not sure if this has also increased the brake light voltage (as the function keyword suggests) but as it's the brake light, this would not be a bad thing. Changing PWM_SL_V had no affect and I have read this is for the sidemarker LED.
I did originally increase the AE voltage across all modes (DRL, parking/sidelight and low beams) by changing four functions:
PWM_SL_V
PWM_RL_BL_1_FKT_SL
PWM_RL_BL_1_FKT_BL
PWM_RL_BL_1_FKT_PARKL
It might be achieved with less than four changes (the last three?) but I did not experiment any further as I only wanted the DRL mode to be increased.
Initial voltages (with engine running):
Position 0 or 3 - DRL: 10.3-10.9V
Position 1 - Parking/ Sidelight: 3.5-3.8V
Position 2 - Low beam/ Dipped: 3.5-3.8V
I used the hex value FF,1F which sets the voltage to 100% (maximum?) and I am now getting over 14V.
Yes the voltage to the brake lights would be higher, you may want to consider swapping the bulbs in the tail lights to LED to keep the heat down given the higher voltage.
Yeah thanks, I'm going to upgrade to LCI rear clusters, which have LEDs for brakes I believe.
Hi. After so many years, can you say that setting the value to 100% was safe for the car? Did any malfunction happen?
I'm sorry but I can't find these bulbs, could you please share a link for it, thank you very much
I wish there was someone local that could do this for me. I have no clue on coding and don’t have the equipment. I just need to stop my halos from flickering.
thanks man. this saved me a bunch of time!!
Followed this procedure on my 2011 E90 328i. It got the VIN, but then there were COAPI-2000 errors and it couldn't read the FA. Maybe I have the FRM3? Is there a different procedure for a FRM3 somewhere, or is it not possible with those units?
I wish you were closer. I’d just pay you to do mines. I got custom retrofit and they flicker like crazy
Is this car LCI? Cheers
Awesome DIY as usual. Do u have any experience with HUD coding on E60 for example. I want to calibrate my RPMs in M HUD for my diesel car. Thank you!
Thanks. With your vid, and some info at e90post, was able to increase the voltage to the halos (I think.. as they do look brighter. Since they're already installed, can't get my volt meter on them to know for certain.) I also have FRM2 but on a 2008 328i. I only changed pwm_sl_v in NFRM. Overall, I just wanted to thank you for your E90 coding vids.
My 2011 328i with idrive has an option to make them drl .
So whas no much easy to save in NcsDummy and go whit Sg_codiern ?
I have a 2010 E87 with an FRM3 module. I am trying to turn the brightness right down on the front fog lights to use them permanently as DRLs. Can anyone help me please thanks. I prefer to use Bimmercode, but have NCS too if necessary.
Can i do this with a snap on scanner ??
When i hit process ecu i dont nfrm only frm
I have a 2011 335ix n55 engine. It appears the NCS coding does not work with my DME. Any advice to increase the brightness of my angel lights?
You should still be able to code using NCS but if you have a 2011 you might have an NFRM3 module so the process might be a little different.
with inpa so my car is too high temperature and i want to try make it cool first
Hello Aveman, first I would like to say thanks for your videos. Very helpful! I'm running some 40w pretty expensive LEDs now with heatsinks @13,7 but it would be really sweet to have them even brighter. What do you think about putting them at 14,2V? :)
Where can I find other codes like 2C,0C for other voltage options? I’m trying to install a backup camera, and it only works with 12v. I don’t really want to bump the backup light voltage up to 13.7, I’d rather have it around 12.5V if there’s an option for it.
Have you tried using NCS Dummy?
Courtesy of dwells on e90post.com:
BMW PWM voltage value
Type: Unsigned short int
Size: 2 bytes
Description: Stores a value representing a voltage to be set via pulse width modulation.
Note: Values are not directly readable, see formulas for conversion.
Note 2: Low and high byte order is swapped on modules other than FRM3.
Decimal voltage (V) to hexadecimal code value (C)
C = hex(4095V / 18)
If value is for anything other than FRM3, swap the high and low bytes/octets (first two hex digits and last two hex digits).
Example of decimal voltage (V) to hexadecimal code value (C)
Determine code value of voltage 12.2 volts.
C = hex((4095 * 12.2) / 18)
C = hex(49959 / 18)
C = hex(2775)
C = AD7
C for FRM3: 0A,D7
C for non-FRM3: D7,0A (byte swapped)
Hexadecimal code value (C) to decimal voltage (V)
If value is from anything other than FRM3, swap the high and low bytes/octets (first two hex digits and last two hex digits).
V = (dec(C) * 18) / 4095
Example of hexadecimal code value (C) to decimal voltage (V)
Determine voltage of non-FRM3 code value BB,0B.
V = (dec(0BBB) * 18) / 4095 (note that BB,0B has been byte swapped)
V = (3003 * 18) / 4095
V = 54054 / 4095
V = 13.2
I got a 2007 325XI I'm going to try all the mods you posted for E90, thank you for this info can I also do this on my 04 E60? I got all the software with the latest SP-Daten
Sure np, that would depend on if you're running an NFRM2 module. Overall it should be pretty similar.
I'm sorry but I didn't have time to watch your entire video, but I have some questions. I tried coding the voltage of my angel eyes before but after setting what I thought were the proper codes to 13.7, I noticed zero change. Do you know if I might be missing a step? Should I expect the angel eyes to be brighter immediately after coding or do I have to cycle something?
Also why were you coding "outter tail lights" voltage and stuff like that. What did that have to do with angel eye? Thanks!
You should notice them being brighter after the vehicle is running. Did you end up changing all 6 values in NCS Dummy? It wasn't drastic but you should see about a 10% improvement in brightness. I tend to leave a lot in with my videos but I'll make a point to highlight the major steps in my DIYs going forward so people can skip to the appropriate part. I know it can be painful to sit through the entire thing.
So I purchased the expensive lux e90 V7 leds. I have 4 leds. My question is. Should I have discarded the black plastic piece? Seems like your eBay design is better if the leds just press right against the optics. I have noticed mine don't spread the light as even ad your eBay units. I paid 125 US dollars for mine. And I feel like yours work better. Please advise me on the black thing I mentioned. Should I have not used it? Thanks! And great video too!
Love your videos man, love how detailed they are.
Yeah take out that black thing if you haven't by now
So in the older models(06) do you need to upgrade to the FRM2 if you have the FRM to have angel eye drls?
Yes that is correct, you need at least an FRM2 module as far as I know.
Vehicular DIY Thanks for the response. Do you have any videos on FRM2 install or video links?
Sorry I don't but if you search on e90post.com you'll find info on how to do the conversion.
James Lilliston According to dwells on e90post.com:
FRMFA/FRM1 for E92 (pre-03/2007 build)
PWM_ANSTEUERUNG_RL_BL_1
Translation: Pulse width modulation control, taillight 1
Controls: Despite the function name indicating that this controls the taillights (RL_BL = rücklicht = back light), it has been reported that this controls the PWM-regulated voltage of angel eyes when low beams are on.
Do you have the lux e90 V6 bulbs? Thank you
Hey no I'm running a set of RGB angle eyes now. I have another video on my channel covering that.
What’s funny is the older technology pre-lci is better than the later stuff. I wonder how bmw got it so wrong.
Will this work with bmw e66 with lm2 module? I have my angel eyes as drl but there not bright enough
If you have a 2nd generation module then you should be able to follow this procedure.
Do you know why on an 2020 BMW 440i m sport you only get 2 options for brightness either 46% or 100%, so went 100% lo0ks killer man
nice, I'll look into the brightness options on my 2020 M340i.
Vehicular DIY thanks.
Nice video man. I was wondering how long did these last?
Thanks, they lasted about a year.
Love your videos man, love how detailed they are. so i want to know do you kmow how codec
the fun motor to make star first at 70 degree insted 90 ?????
Thanks, sorry I'm not sure I follow. Can you elaborate please.
Vehicular DIY he wants to change the thermostat i guess
Do you have a link to your SP daTen files? I have V 61 And it's too new I need to code my fuel injectors but everything is in German in INPA LOL
The thread linked in the description goes into where to source the daten files.
Is this not possible for a E90 with FRM1?
I believe you will need to upgrade to FRM2.
I have FRM3, what values do I need to change?
MokkyMiah did you figure it out ? Thank you
For anyone looking to do this now on Pre-LCI headlights be careful. The wire shielding sucks on the early models, and it'll bake off with the extra heat.
As soon as I went to even install my eBay halo leds, the wires were falling apart lol. I just used heat shrink tape never had any issues.
I am driving all the way to Texas, so you can do this to my car 2013 X5 35i.
will this work for E60 Aswell?? Or do you have a link for E60?
I'm sorry I'm not 100% sure if it's the same on the E60, I'd suspect it is but I can't say for sure.
I appreciate the response. I know it is different ECU so maybe I will just play around with it. I'm new to coding so still learning. Thanks again.
Nick Gough did you have any luck with your e60?
Very Good videos, very informative but can you change the low battery warning in the smoke alarm that chirps every couple of minutes please. It is soooooo bloody annoying to the point that its a big distraction to what is a complex instructional video .
Yeah I've heard that a few times, I can see how that would be distracting considering how long the video is. It's replaced now.
Same here. Keep them coming!
there is a sensor is not a termostat
This should works on my 2011 328i
nice and great videos you do but you talk toooo much man :))
Buddy, you talk too much. Stick with the title and do the process fast. Not interested listening all unnecessary bs.
You lost me on the coding lol
Waste of time. To much talking