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      01-14-2021, 03:27 AM   #45
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Hi! I have 2013 F20 120d. I tried to retrofit rainsensor and automatic DRL, but can't get those working.

Used guide from this thread, coded all with esys, except FLC_AKTIV don't have option aktiv only nicht_aktiv. Also tried to VO code option 521, but it didn't work neither.

I purchased rainsensor with part nr. 61359475146 which should be suitable according to realoem. Also did mod to lightswitch knob. Problem is that when when I try to activate auto wipers from button, absolutely nothing happens. I assume that auto DRL doesn't work neither. Couldn't test yet since it's dark in where I live.

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      01-30-2021, 01:15 PM   #46
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You need to update your PSDZ files, and you'll find FLC_AKTIV has 3 options now, instead of two.

1. gesperrt
2. freigeschaltet_in_Stellung_A
3. freigeschalted_in_Stellung_A_und_0

Based on the descriptions, option 1. is for no FLC (Not Auto Headlights), option 2. is for Auto Headlights in position A, option 3. is for Auto Headlights in position A & 0 (For F48, 49, 52, 54, 60, M13), and not F57.

Hope this helps.

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      06-13-2021, 05:08 AM   #47
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Thanks im waiting to download new PSDZ files i hope will work and will have FLC_AKTIV the dropdown
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      06-19-2021, 08:10 AM   #48
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Hi,

Maybe a stupid question but my f31 doesnt have that little dot in the black of my windschield.
I would really like to install the rlsbs sensor but are the cables already there on my f31 and is my windschield not wrong?

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      06-19-2021, 06:35 PM   #49
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Hi,

Maybe a stupid question but my f31 doesnt have that little dot in the black of my windschield.
I would really like to install the rlsbs sensor but are the cables already there on my f31 and is my windschield not wrong?

Thx

Do you have automatic AC or manual? I do not think that you can put RLSBS on manual AC.

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      06-20-2021, 01:07 AM   #50
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Hi,

Maybe a stupid question but my f31 doesnt have that little dot in the black of my windschield.
I would really like to install the rlsbs sensor but are the cables already there on my f31 and is my windschield not wrong?

Thx

Do you have automatic AC or manual? I do not think that you can put RLSBS on manual AC.
Hi,

I'm not sure wich airco i have.
I looked it up with my vin but i don't find any info about the ac.
On my ac unit it says AUTO.
Here is a foto of my ac unit maybe someone can tell me wich one it is?

Thx
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      06-20-2021, 01:10 AM   #51
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This is the foto of my ac unit
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      06-20-2021, 06:33 PM   #52
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This is the foto of my ac unit

This is manual Air Cond. You cannot install RLSBS on your car.
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      06-20-2021, 06:41 PM   #53
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This is Automatic Air Cond.


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      06-20-2021, 10:16 PM   #54
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This is Automatic Air Cond.


Sad to hear this but thx to help me clear this up.
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      11-08-2021, 07:40 PM   #55
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Hello,
When I try to code it using Esys, I can't change FEM_BODY > 3060 > FLC_AKTIV from "nicht activ" - there is simply no "activ" option available from drop-down menu.
Help please!!
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      03-24-2022, 02:03 AM   #56
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Hello,
When I try to code it using Esys, I can't change FEM_BODY > 3060 > FLC_AKTIV from "nicht activ" - there is simply no "activ" option available from drop-down menu.
Help please!!
FLC_AKTIV is not being mapped correctly in E-Sys Launcher.

You have to set the "Werte" value directly:
00 - gesperrt (=default, not active)
01 - freigeschaltet_in_Stellung_A (=active on position "A")
02 - freigeschaltet_in_Stellung_A_und_0 (=active on position "A" and "0")

So click on "Werte" and change the value to 01 or 02 - this also works without updating your PSDZ files.

After coding this new value will show up as "UNKNOWN" in drop down section, but this option is still active.

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      03-27-2022, 11:30 AM   #57
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Hi and sorry for the double-post, but I still got some problems with this retrofit:

I had error code D90D16, but found a solution for this:
Instead of modifying my old light switch, I bought a used one with the "A" position.
I noticed that this new light switch also needs to be coded, so I changed BEL_LIN_VAR to a value including all the new features: I think FLC_NSW_NSL, whatever.

Then I had error code 80436E.
I solved this in coding AIC_KOMPRESSOR_MAG_KUPPLUNG back to "nicht_aktiv".
What is this setting for?

Now I have only INFO error codes left, nothing too serious:
07802B, 078022, 078043

But the light sensor still does not work.
If I set the position to "A" my headlights turn on, no matter how bright it is outside.
The rain sensor works perfectly fine.
No issues on the AC as well.

Any ideas on this?
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      05-14-2022, 05:53 AM   #58
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Hi all

Thanks OP for sharing this mod, appreciate it.

I did all the mods but auto light is not working, low beam are on even in sunlight on A position.

Funny thing is that rain sensor works perfectly and i dont have any fault codes in any module.
Changed light switch with A function also and everything is coded, double checked it.

Also tried with 3 different RLS sensors and always the same.

When i go to diagnostic actuation test channel by channel, values of the light sensor working perfectly, going from 0 when i cover the sensor to 25000 in direct sunlight, and everything between but it seems like the FEM doesnt recognized that for some reason.

Does anybody know what is going on?


F20 2013 m optic with front and rear OEM leds LCI retrofitted.
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      08-03-2022, 12:32 AM   #59
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Awesome write-up!

Awesome write-up!
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      09-13-2022, 10:03 AM   #60
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all,

I bought my first BMW F30 (pre-LCI) two months ago, I'm super happy with it. I only have 1 thing, I don't have the RLS (Rain Light Sensor). And I don’t even have Rain sensor. I have some questions about it. Of course I have to buy a new windscreen, the sensor itself, but does anyone have any idea about the wiring?
And to be honest, the rain sensor doesn't matter much to me, is it more on the light sensor.
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      09-25-2022, 12:16 AM   #61
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Coding rain sensor to always active

When I had my 2007 X3, I am pretty sure that if I left the wiper switch in the ON position (rain sensing) it remained in that position even after a car restart. But on my F30 2012 I have to enable it ever time I start the car. I do not see any code options for this, only sensitivity options.
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      10-03-2022, 04:37 AM   #62
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Hi, my BMW have no light and rain sensors but I believe the AC is automatic. It will be a fantastic update, but I'm not sure if can be done in my BMW. How I can confirm it? Where I find the right sensor?

PS. According with the bove photo, my AC is automatic!

Thanks

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Hi, my BMW have no light and rain sensors but I believe the AC is automatic. It will be a fantastic update, but I'm not sure if can be done in my BMW. How I can confirm it? Where I find the right sensor?

PS. According with the bove photo, my AC is automatic!

Thanks
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      10-21-2022, 05:02 AM   #64
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Hi my sensor is 9270588 (no Rain /Lght)
Can 9270588 replace it?
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      11-09-2022, 01:42 PM   #65
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All

Just complete my write up and would like to share with whoever looking to upgrade the very basic F20/F30 that does not come with auto headlight and rain sensor but has automatic air condition.

The total cost for me is $65 to get the OEM part from ebay. The nice thing is that only one part required. The light switch is ready; it just need a minor mod.

The full detail including part number/installation/modification/coding is in this file.

http://www.mediafire.com/view/naawal...r_Retrofit.pdf

Have fun
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[QUOTE=mokorx;15757411]All

Turns out you cannot install this on a bmw f20 2012. Doesn't have the supporting cable for the sensor
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I did it yesterday and it works like charm for my PRELCI F20 with xenon and automatic climate control. I changed sensor with this one: 9861558. Also I bough new light switch(haven’t check part number).
For coding, I check FDL changes for VO 521, and here you go:
[40] FEM_BODY 00000794_018_070_003
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• LDS_MIT_STELLUNG_A: nicht_aktiv (00) -> aktiv (01)
• FLC_AKTIV: gesperrt (00) -> freigeschaltet_in_Stellung_A (01)
• LCE_BEL_LIN_VAR: BEL_NSW_NSL (09) -> BEL_FLC_NSW_NSL (0A)
• WW_REGENSENSOR: RLS_nicht_Verbaut (00) -> RLS_Verbaut (01)
• RLS_LIN_VAR: SBS (01) -> RLSBSoH (07)
• REGENSENSOR_INTERVALL: aktiv (01) -> nicht_aktiv (00)
• LIN_VARIANTE_SZL: szl_HW (09) -> szl_HW_aic (0A)
• LIN_VARIANTE_SPARE_SZL: szl_HW_4Band (0B) -> szl_HW_aic_4Band (0D)


[60] BKOMBI 00000760_007_003_032
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• STAT_FAHRLICHT_TIMEOUT: nicht_aktiv (00) -> aktiv (01)
• BRIG_SURR_TIMEOUT: nicht_aktiv (00) -> aktiv (01)
• BRIG_SURR_APPL: nicht_aktiv (00) -> aktiv (01)
• DIM_NACHT_EIN: nicht_aktiv (00) -> aktiv (08)
• DIM_NACHT_AUS: nicht_aktiv (00) -> aktiv (36)
• DIM_RLS_NACHT_AUS: ohne_rls (00) -> mit_rls (08)
• DIM_RLS_NACHT_EIN: ohne_rls (00) -> mit_rls (03)
Then I coded all od those FDL changes. Since I haven’t changed steering wheel stalks I only get one error in ISTA(another error is for non OEM gps antenna) regarding it but everything works fine.
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