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      08-09-2017, 11:20 PM   #74
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Drives: 2014 BMW 335i M Sport 6MT
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I will apologize first for the long post and the repeating information in advance. I am having the same issue as Jus71n. I did everything per BMW's installation instructions. The only other option is moving A3 and A4 wires to another location –

Hardware

Tailgate tail lights, Left
A3 BFD_L to A174*13B Pin 5
A3 BFD_L to A174*12B Pin 17 [ Spot is already taken / splice ]

Tailgate tail lights, Right
A4 BFD_R to A174*13B Pin 13
A4 BFD_R to A174*14B Pin 12 [ Spot is already taken / splice ]

My understanding is that you would have to splice into the existing wire at those locations. The plus side would be no programming since it is tied directly to the left and right blinker. The negative is that you are splicing into an OEM harness.

Software

In the 'Facelift lights retrofitting' instructions from BMW it states that after installing the lights, 'the retrofit system requires programming/coding'. It goes on to further say that -
  • Connect the car to the ISTA work shop system
  • Call up the ISTA/P car programming facility
  • If using ISTA/P, please note the instructions provided in the ISTA/P application documentation
  • Select the "LCI tail lights" retro fit via the – Conversions – path and work through the created action plan
  • If necessary, carry out a car test using the ISTA system and note or work through any entered error memory
  • Conduct a function test
I have no idea what that means since I do not have the esys software or a PC. I've been using the Bimmercode app in manual mode to enter the codes. I believe I added the REM codes (below) but not sure what the 'HELC' codes are?

I've manually coded –
Flashing Rear
REM 3061 FRA_H_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM 3061 FRA_H_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM 3061 FRA_H_L_IS_LED / aktiv
REM 3061 FRA_H_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM 3061 FRA_H_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM 3061 FRA_H_R_IS_LED / aktiv

Reverse lights
REM 3061 RFS_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM 3061 RFS_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM 3061 RFS_L_IS_LED / aktiv
REM 3061 RFS_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM 3061 RFS_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM 3061 RFS_R_IS_LED / aktiv

Brake lights outside
REM / 3061 / BL_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / BL_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / BL_L_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / BL_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / BL_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / BL_R_IS_LED / aktiv

Interior Brake lights
REM / 3061 / BFD_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / BFD_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / BFD_L_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / BFD_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / BFD_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / BFD_R_IS_LED / aktiv

Rear fog lights
REM / 3061 / NSL_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / NSL_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / NSL_L_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / NSL_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / NSL_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / NSL_R_IS_LED / aktiv
I also tried –
[ 3062 ]
REM / 3062 / MAPPING_BLINKER_H_L_FIXED_PWM / fixed
REM / 3062 / MAPPING_BLINKER_H_L_PWM_LEVEL_1 / 13.7V [Default]
REM / 3062 / MAPPING_BLINKER_H_R_FIXED_PWM / fixed
REM / 3062 / MAPPING_BLINKER_H_R_PWM_LEVEL_1 / 13.7V [Default]
REM / 3062 / MAPPING_BRAKEFORCED_L_FIXED_PWM / fixed
REM / 3062 / MAPPING_BRAKEFORCED_L_PWM_LEVEL_1 / 100% [Default]
REM / 3062 / MAPPING_BRAKEFORCED_R_FIXED_PWM / fixed
REM / 3062 / MAPPING_BRAKEFORCED_R_PWM_LEVEL_1 / 100% [Default]
REM / 3062 / MAPPING_BREMSL_L_FIXED_PWM / fixed
REM / 3062 / MAPPING_BREMSL_L_PWM_LEVEL_1 / 13.5V [Default]
REM / 3062 / MAPPING_BREMSL_R_FIXED_PWM / fixed
REM / 3062 / MAPPING_BREMSL_R_PWM_LEVEL_1 / 13.5V [Default]

[ 3063 ]
REM / 3063 / MAPPING_NEBELSCHLUSSL_L_FIXED_PWM / fixed
REM / 3063 / MAPPING_NEBELSCHLUSSL_L_PWM_LEVEL_1 / 13.5V [Default]
REM / 3063 / MAPPING_NEBELSCHLUSSL_R_FIXED_PWM / fixed
REM / 3063 / MAPPING_NEBELSCHLUSSL_R_PWM_LEVEL_1 / 13.5V [Default]
REM / 3063 / MAPPING_RUECKFAHRL_L_PWM_LEVEL_1 / 13.7V [Default]
REM / 3063 / MAPPING_RUECKFAHRL_R_PWM_LEVEL_1 / 13.7V [Default]
REM / 3063 / MAPPING_UNIVERSAL_6_OUTPUT / sl_2_l
REM / 3063 / MAPPING_UNIVERSAL_7_OUTPUT / sl_2_r
REM / 3063 / MAPPING_UNIVERSAL_8_OUTPUT / bfd_l
REM / 3063 / MAPPING_UNIVERSAL_9_OUTPUT / bfd_r

[ 3061 ]
REM / 3061 / BFD_L_CCM / ccm_blinker_l
REM / 3061 / BFD_L_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / BFD_L_UE_SPG_SCHUTZ / dimmed
REM / 3061 / BFD_R_CCM / ccm_blinker_r
REM / 3061 / BFD_R_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / BFD_R_UE_SPG_SCHUTZ / dimmed
REM / 3061 / BL_L_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / BL_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / BL_L_UE_SPG_SCHUTZ / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / BL_R_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / BL_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / BL_R_UE_SPG_SCHUTZ / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / FRA_H_L_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / FRA_H_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / FRA_H_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / aktiv [Default]
REM / 3061 / FRA_H_R_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / FRA_H_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / FRA_H_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / aktiv [Default]
REM / 3061 / NSL_L_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / NSL_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / NSL_L_UE_SPG_SCHUTZ / aktiv [Default]
REM / 3061 / NSL_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / NSL_R_CCM / NEW_ccm_nsl_r
REM / 3061 / NSL_R_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / NSL_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / NSL_R_UE_SPG_SCHUTZ / aktiv [Default]
REM / 3061 / NSL_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG / nicht_aktiv
REM / 3061 / RFS_L_CCM / NEW_ccm_rfs_l
REM / 3061 / SL_2_L_CCM / Fxx_ccm_sl_2_l
REM / 3061 / SL_2_L_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / SL_2_R_CCM / Fxx_ccm_sl_2_r
REM / 3061 / SL_2_R_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / SL_L_IS_LED / aktiv
REM / 3061 / SL_R_IS_LED / aktiv
So after all of this I am tempted to splice into the other wires. I was not sure if anyone had any suggestions or clarifications? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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