Door Panel Ambient Lights

smithf80 · 03-16-2015, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

OK maybe I am imagining things but when I made the coding change, the lights seem brighter to me. Whereas before I barely noticed them (in fact I didnt even know I had them before reading this thread), I can now clearly see the added brightness projecting downward towards the door handles. I can also see the LED lights reflection against the door handle surface, something I never noticed before. Switching to normal color (orange) made an even more noticeable difference against my coral red interior.

Here is the code that needs to be changed:
FEM_BODY / 3070 / AMBIENTE_NACHFUEHRUNG from aktiv to nicht_aktiv

Definitely did not get any brighter on my car. I think its in your head

Amure1 · 03-21-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

First of all congrats! Post some pics!!

Sorry did not know there was any responses as I had notification turned of in the settings..

I managed to get the lights to show up by doing what someone suggested in here. Turn everything off and raise "interior light" bit by bit in iDrive then turn up the dash lights. Its not as bright as my 335ci but better than nothing and you are right amber is better than the white light

Here are some pics as requested

cant keep out of the car! Any excuse and I'm off again

The inside picture did not come out clearly so will take a pic another night and post later

Thanks for the help!

yoandry · 11-12-2015, 08:52 AM

Ok Guys let revive this thread.

I'm really upset on this very dim light on my 13 f30 black interior. I don't think is the interior color. I just got yesterday a loaner (black interior too) but 15 328i and the door ambient light is really bright. You can see the entire strip reflection. On mine I only see a reflection on the door handle because is a polish silver. They definitely change something on year production.

Now, anyone has retrofit this light? I think the 2015 version will fit on the old one as they are f30.

TodmordenLad · 11-12-2015, 09:16 AM

I have the black leather interior in my F31 330d M Sport (May '14 production) and the ambient lighting strip above the handle/armrest on the door is barely visible at night, whichever colour option is selected.

My previous car was an F11 530d with an oyster/black interior and the ambient lighting was a lot brighter. The much lighter interior colour allowed the ambient lighting to reflect off the coating on the leather. I don’t believe that the ambient lighting in my F11 was any brighter per se than it is in my F31.

I’m afraid that for those of us with black leather interiors in our F30’s/F31’s, the ambient lighting option is bound to disappoint.

tboooe · 11-12-2015, 09:46 AM

I am totally perplexed by this. In my coral red interior with the Sport lights (white) on at full brightness, I can clearly see them. Of course I have nothing to compare it since I have not owned a BMW in a long time but I think if the lights were any brighter they would be a distraction and not be ambient anymore.

yoandry · 11-12-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

I am totally perplexed by this. In my coral red interior with the Sport lights (white) on at full brightness, I can clearly see them. Of course I have nothing to compare it since I have not owned a BMW in a long time but I think if the lights were any brighter they would be a distraction and not be ambient anymore.

Mine just reflect on the door handle because is shiny, otherwise i won't note it at all.

tboooe · 11-12-2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by yoandry

Mine just reflect on the door handle because is shiny, otherwise i won't note it at all.

I will take a pic tonight when it gets dark. I see the light clearly on the door panel.

963mw · 11-12-2015, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

I am totally perplexed by this. In my coral red interior with the Sport lights (white) on at full brightness, I can clearly see them. Of course I have nothing to compare it since I have not owned a BMW in a long time but I think if the lights were any brighter they would be a distraction and not be ambient anymore.

+1 in my F32!

963mw · 11-12-2015, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Amure1

Sorry did not know there was any responses as I had notification turned of in the settings..

I managed to get the lights to show up by doing what someone suggested in here. Turn everything off and raise "interior light" bit by bit in iDrive then turn up the dash lights. Its not as bright as my 335ci but better than nothing and you are right amber is better than the white light

Here are some pics as requested

cant keep out of the car! Any excuse and I'm off again

The inside picture did not come out clearly so will take a pic another night and post later

Thanks for the help!

Quick question, how are your interior lights "that white"? They're warm white/yellow on all other 4 series.

Thanks

smithf80 · 11-12-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

I am totally perplexed by this. In my coral red interior with the Sport lights (white) on at full brightness, I can clearly see them. Of course I have nothing to compare it since I have not owned a BMW in a long time but I think if the lights were any brighter they would be a distraction and not be ambient anymore.

The ambient lights look great on coral red. In cars like mine, with black interior, they are almost too dim to notice.

bad karma · 11-13-2015, 03:53 PM

I have coral, and set to amber, 100% brightness, they look awesome at night.

MSportTune2 · 11-14-2015, 08:41 PM

I had the setting on sport and the ambient light is not very noticeable on coral red interior.
However, on classic setting, it compliments really well and look great. I recently added the F30 LCI AC trim and now the total ambience is really nice. I have ordered the B pillar airbag lights and wiring to add more to the overall ambience. Can't wait to complete this.

tboooe · 11-16-2015, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MSportTune2

I had the setting on sport and the ambient light is not very noticeable on coral red interior.
However, on classic setting, it compliments really well and look great. I recently added the F30 LCI AC trim and now the total ambience is really nice. I have ordered the B pillar airbag lights and wiring to add more to the overall ambience. Can't wait to complete this.

I really like the B pillar ambient lights too but it sure looks like a lot of work. I am really hesitant to remove panels because it just seems things never fit as well when I put it all back together!

Can you please verify that part #s you ordered?

MSportTune2 · 11-16-2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

I really like the B pillar ambient lights too but it sure looks like a lot of work. I am really hesitant to remove panels because it just seems things never fit as well when I put it all back together!

Can you please verify that part #s you ordered?

I followed this thread posted by Timbits93 :
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1037655
I asked my local Stockist to verify and order accordingly. I have not found an installer as my initial checks seem to indicate that the mod will certain to require new wiring. I notice you have a F36 so do check if the parts apply to your car.

tomvu1606 · 11-19-2015, 04:13 PM

My 428i cannot switch the ambient colors to white or red or whatever. I only have the orange color

smithf80 · 11-19-2015, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tomvu1606

My 428i cannot switch the ambient colors to white or red or whatever. I only have the orange color

If you car is no-line that would explain why.

tomvu1606 · 11-21-2015, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by smithf32

If you car is no-line that would explain why.

I see. But it is very bright though with the orange color

Tim@codemybimmer · 11-24-2015, 09:59 PM

BMW must have done something because the ambient lighting on my loaner 2015 320 is MUCH brighter than on my own 2013 328... Both black interiors...

Photo from my loaner

So damn bright...

EDIT

Well I did a quick investigation on RealOEM...

63319242150
From: 11/01/2011
To: 09/09/2014 (ENDED)

63319353133
From: 03/01/2014
To: Still in Production

Looks like the LED Module had a part change...

BG139 · 11-26-2015, 06:21 AM

keen to know if this is interchangeable!

Tim@codemybimmer · 11-26-2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BG139

keen to know if this is interchangeable!

Looks like some people over on the RU forums have figured there is a difference as well

63319242150

63319353133

It's definitely interchangeable since they have ended production of 63319242150. I wonder if the dealer would be willing to warranty them, given the stark difference.

tboooe · 11-26-2015, 10:23 AM

That might explain why I think in the highest setting my lights are pretty bright. My car was produced 11/14.

derfl · 11-30-2015, 05:29 PM

They are interchangeable and much brighter than the old ones.

I changed mine on my 2012. Lookin stunning now.

Cost about 16 Euro per piece and the installation Is easy within 10 minutes each door.

63319353133 is the correct part number and they are plug and play

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yoandry Colonel 693 Rep 2,083 Posts Drives: G80 M3CX & X5 M50i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (0)	Ok Guys let revive this thread. I'm really upset on this very dim light on my 13 f30 black interior. I don't think is the interior color. I just got yesterday a loaner (black interior too) but 15 328i and the door ambient light is really bright. You can see the entire strip reflection. On mine I only see a reflection on the door handle because is a polish silver. They definitely change something on year production. Now, anyone has retrofit this light? I think the 2015 version will fit on the old one as they are f30. __________________
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TodmordenLad Brigadier General 2876 Rep 3,965 Posts Drives: Audi A4 Avant Join Date: May 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have the black leather interior in my F31 330d M Sport (May '14 production) and the ambient lighting strip above the handle/armrest on the door is barely visible at night, whichever colour option is selected. My previous car was an F11 530d with an oyster/black interior and the ambient lighting was a lot brighter. The much lighter interior colour allowed the ambient lighting to reflect off the coating on the leather. I don’t believe that the ambient lighting in my F11 was any brighter per se than it is in my F31. I’m afraid that for those of us with black leather interiors in our F30’s/F31’s, the ambient lighting option is bound to disappoint. __________________ Owned: 440i GC LCI with MPPSK, F31 330D M Sport with MPPK, F11 530D SE, F11 520D SE, E61 530D M Sport, E36 325i plus many MB's, Audi's & Volvo's
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tboooe Brigadier General 925 Rep 3,089 Posts Drives: F36 428i GC, E36 M3 - gone :( Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The OC! iTrader: (1)	I am totally perplexed by this. In my coral red interior with the Sport lights (white) on at full brightness, I can clearly see them. Of course I have nothing to compare it since I have not owned a BMW in a long time but I think if the lights were any brighter they would be a distraction and not be ambient anymore. __________________ My build thread 2015 428i GC - Alpine White - Coral Red - M Sport
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11-13-2015, 03:53 PM	#55
bad karma Captain 445 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2015 328i F31 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I have coral, and set to amber, 100% brightness, they look awesome at night.
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MSportTune2 First Lieutenant 80 Rep 346 Posts Drives: F30 MSport Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	I had the setting on sport and the ambient light is not very noticeable on coral red interior. However, on classic setting, it compliments really well and look great. I recently added the F30 LCI AC trim and now the total ambience is really nice. I have ordered the B pillar airbag lights and wiring to add more to the overall ambience. Can't wait to complete this.
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tomvu1606 New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Toyota Camry Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Canton, Michigan iTrader: (0)	My 428i cannot switch the ambient colors to white or red or whatever. I only have the orange color
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Tim@codemybimmer BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 569 Rep 987 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M Competition F98 LCI Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X4 M Compe ... [0.00] 2015 BMW X3 xDrive2 ... [0.00]	BMW must have done something because the ambient lighting on my loaner 2015 320 is MUCH brighter than on my own 2013 328... Both black interiors... Photo from my loaner So damn bright... EDIT Well I did a quick investigation on RealOEM... 63319242150 From: 11/01/2011 To: 09/09/2014 (ENDED) 63319353133 From: 03/01/2014 To: Still in Production Looks like the LED Module had a part change... Last edited by Tim@codemybimmer; 11-24-2015 at 10:14 PM.. Reason: Research Done!
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BG139 New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: F30 320D Havanna Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	keen to know if this is interchangeable!
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tboooe Brigadier General 925 Rep 3,089 Posts Drives: F36 428i GC, E36 M3 - gone :( Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The OC! iTrader: (1)	That might explain why I think in the highest setting my lights are pretty bright. My car was produced 11/14.
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derfl Private First Class 97 Rep 107 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austria iTrader: (0)	They are interchangeable and much brighter than the old ones. I changed mine on my 2012. Lookin stunning now. Cost about 16 Euro per piece and the installation Is easy within 10 minutes each door. 63319353133 is the correct part number and they are plug and play .
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