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      11-01-2013, 07:36 PM   #23
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i tried this and was unsuccessful...it seems they have changed some key/value pairs on the F32...i do not see

Mapping_Nebelschlussl_L_output = nsl_l
Mapping_Nebelschlussl_L_Function = nebelschlusslicht
Mapping_Nebelschlussl_R_output = nsl_l
Mapping_Nebelschlussl_R_Function = nebelschlusslicht

The closest i have are

MAPPING_NEBELSCHW_L_OUTPUT AND MAPPING_NEBELSCHW_R_OUTPUT

i figured i'd give that a shot and change those values from "off" to "nsw_l" but when i coded the fdl it came back with an error...so i tried again but i think the error was pretty severe and i could not read coding data of the CAFD any longer...i had to basically reset FEMBODY to get it to work again which erases any coding you did and resets it back to stock

...but i'm an idiot and thought maybe i did something wrong the first time and i tried again...same thing...so i gave up

if anyone has any suggestions please let me know...it would be nice to get this working as i wouldn't mind having some extra light back there when i'm reversing...the current backup lights are way too dim
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i tried this and was unsuccessful...it seems they have changed some key/value pairs on the F32...i do not see

Mapping_Nebelschlussl_L_output = nsl_l
Mapping_Nebelschlussl_L_Function = nebelschlusslicht
Mapping_Nebelschlussl_R_output = nsl_l
Mapping_Nebelschlussl_R_Function = nebelschlusslicht

The closest i have are

MAPPING_NEBELSCHW_L_OUTPUT AND MAPPING_NEBELSCHW_R_OUTPUT

i figured i'd give that a shot and change those values from "off" to "nsw_l" but when i coded the fdl it came back with an error...so i tried again but i think the error was pretty severe and i could not read coding data of the CAFD any longer...i had to basically reset FEMBODY to get it to work again which erases any coding you did and resets it back to stock

...but i'm an idiot and thought maybe i did something wrong the first time and i tried again...same thing...so i gave up

if anyone has any suggestions please let me know...it would be nice to get this working as i wouldn't mind having some extra light back there when i'm reversing...the current backup lights are way too dim
1) I would expect Mapping_Nebelschlussl_R_output = nsl_l to be nsl_r (As in the right rear Fog Light not the Left one)

2) Those 4 codes are in REM (Rear Electronics Module) not FEM_BODY (Front Electronics Module).
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1) I would expect Mapping_Nebelschlussl_R_output = nsl_l to be nsl_r (As in the right rear Fog Light not the Left one)

2) Those 4 codes are in REM (Rear Electronics Module) not FEM_BODY (Front Electronics Module).

ah yes you are right, i was looking in FEMBODY for those 2...they were indeed in REM...thanks for the millionth time!

got it to work although i don't think these are quite as bright as the ones posted earlier...if anyone knows how to increase the backup light brightness, PLEASE let me know!

thanks to the OP for the very clear instructions...entire mod took about 30 minutes...the thing that took the most time were smoothening out those tabs that wouldn't allow you to press the button in
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Is there a part number for a switch with the actual rear fog logo?
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      11-04-2013, 11:38 AM   #27
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Is there a part number for a switch with the actual rear fog logo?
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-F31-328...hes/ES2562202/
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      11-20-2013, 05:05 PM   #28
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I ordered the ECS switch but the rear fog button does not light up. Does the button light up only after you activate the rear fog function? Just installed it but haven't had time to take the laptop out to the car to program it.
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No idea, the US spec one does not have an LED.. Let us know after you code it. I would guess not.
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No idea, the US spec one does not have an LED.. Let us know after you code it. I would guess not.
You were right, the US original switch did not have the LED in the circuit board. I bought an USED ECS switch so was trying to mix and match since the used one had some cosmetic blemishes. Got all the buttons to lit up, and everything functions but the rear fog. Did program the 4 settings in REM as instructed plus activating one under FEM_Body. Double checked the work and all the settings are correct. Not sure why it's not turning on.

Finally got it to work. I wasn't saving it correctly.

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Awesome DIY! My rear fogs now work so I'm not eventually hassled by control technique here in Belgium! The only small difference, the nsl_r was the value for the right side:

Mapping_Nebelschlussl_R_output = nsl_l >>>>selected nsl_r and worked great! no nsl_l value selectable

Again, great job!
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Thanks for this write up. It was very helpful to make this modification.
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I ordered the ECS switch but the rear fog button does not light up. Does the button light up only after you activate the rear fog function? Just installed it but haven't had time to take the laptop out to the car to program it.
If you look at the PCB board in the headlight switch assembly you will see a rubber pad which sits between the fog lamp buttons and the PCB itself.. If you remove it (and you don't need to… pain to get it back in) you would see that there is an LED mounted to the PCB for the front fog light, however there is not one for the rear fog.

Some research would need to be done to figure out the exact led that is being used by BMW on these PCB's… but you could easily solder one on.
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Anywhere to purchase just the rear fog button instead of the whole assembly?
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      01-04-2014, 07:34 PM   #35
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azwillnj… excellent post thus far… I have only been able to complete the physical switch portion as I am still trying to locate where and how to download the e-sys program and the data files. I have read the complete post by svache, however, are any of you guys able to point me in the right direction of actually getting the software itself downloaded.

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You need to PM shawnsheridan, he will give you the links and hook you up with a key.
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azwillnj… excellent post thus far… I have only been able to complete the physical switch portion as I am still trying to locate where and how to download the e-sys program and the data files. I have read the complete post by svache, however, are any of you guys able to point me in the right direction of actually getting the software itself downloaded.

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Hate to be that guy... but I have a 2013 F30 and am new to coding but did a bunch tonight. I cannot locate the proper area in the code mentioned above... Any help with that?
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Hate to be that guy... but I have a 2013 F30 and am new to coding but did a bunch tonight. I cannot locate the proper area in the code mentioned above... Any help with that?
Did you look in REM module instead of FEM_BODY?
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Did you look in REM module instead of FEM_BODY?
So I edited the two values as shown in the attached picture, but it ended with an error.
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So you did the left only and not the right?

What is the error?
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So you did the left only and not the right?

What is the error?
Correct and here is the error report
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Correct and here is the error report
This is a coding issue, not an FDL Setting issue. Are you able to successfully code other things?
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Well I just coded four other things, successfully in e-sys which are the following:

Default start in Eco mode
Speed display in the BC
Auto/Start Stop Last position memory
Doors to unlock after turning off engine (coded ok, but not working yet)

and it did code the rear fog light successfully this time, but the switch does not do anything
Are you able to successfully code any FDL Change in this specific REM CAFD file besides the two changes you attempted?
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