Replaced my headlight - does it need to be coded?

[M3fanatic23]

Hey guys I have a problem with the driver side headlight. My old headlight broke so I replaced it with a used one. Now the new headlight came with everything so I just plugged it in and it's not turning on. Do they require coding or any of that sort.

[M3fanatic23]

Originally Posted by darge82

Yes it needs to be programmed since you installed different modules, the car does not know that.

Okay thanks. So it's normal that no light is coming on even turn signal? It's a led headlight.

[M3fanatic23]

Originally Posted by darge82

Usually the headlight is completely dead and headlight warning malfunctions will be displayed until the car is programmed.

Thanks for your time

[te37]

You switch out an LED headlight for a HID one? Otherwise the modules should be identical

[Warranty P]

Headlights need to be programmed??? That sounds ridiculous. I could maybe see it on led variant.

[dmnc02]

These are BMW instructions after replacing an adaptive headlight (either Xenon or LED):

[dmnc02]

Originally Posted by darge82

Exactly my point.

Yes, agreed.

[IrvineTim]

and if you have to take to the dealer to code it, they charge you how much?

[M3fanatic23]

What software do I need for all this to work?

[dmnc02]

Originally Posted by M3fanatic23

What software do I need for all this to work?

It should be Rheingold (aka ISTA/D) to teach in the driver module and then E-Sys (or ISTA/P) to code FEM.

[dzvero]

Did you succeed coding your headlights? I will have to do mine as well

[hotrod2448]

So I have a similar situation here. I'm replacing a damaged passenger side headlight. I have E-Sys but, am not very familiar with it. I do not have Rheingold and have never used it.

If I swap the modules from the damaged unit to the new unit will I be able to activate whatever teaching function I need from E-Sys or will I need Rheingold? What is the teaching function accomplishing, the aim and adaptive motion?

[Coopers]

Has anyone found out how to code this with ESYS?

[kubax86]

Originally Posted by Coopers

Has anyone found out how to code this with ESYS?

That depends on headlight.
If its led just click CODE on FLE, if its xenon click CODE on FEM_BODY or STML/STMR.
Then you have to go to ISTA+ and run adaptation.
Simple and easy.

[muradlr]

Hi does anyone know what ESYS program i need or have a link to one.
I also have just replaced my damaged LED headlight and it is not working when i start my car i figure it must be reprogrammed. This thread seems to lead me in the right direction, but i need to get ESYS.

[rkstar9]

Originally Posted by muradlr

Hi does anyone know what ESYS program i need or have a link to one.
I also have just replaced my damaged LED headlight and it is not working when i start my car i figure it must be reprogrammed. This thread seems to lead me in the right direction, but i need to get ESYS.

where you able to get this sorted? currently in the same situation. having a hard time finding a working version of esys.

[Almaretto]

Originally Posted by rkstar9

where you able to get this sorted? currently in the same situation. having a hard time finding a working version of esys.

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=983244

Use 3.27.1.

[rkstar9]

Originally Posted by Almaretto

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=983244

Use 3.27.1.

Worked thanks!!!

[Mo-T_120D]

Originally Posted by Almaretto

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=983244

Use 3.27.1.

I am getting code 157 when trying to open FDL editor, and the description is "Condition Not Correct. General error.".
How can I solve this problem.

Thank in advance

[ghostromaniv]

Originally Posted by kubax86

That depends on headlight.
If its led just click CODE on FLE, if its xenon click CODE on FEM_BODY or STML/STMR.
Then you have to go to ISTA+ and run adaptation.
Simple and easy.

So, am I right, you just need to click Code on a block using Esys and you do not need to do some manual editing configuration or binary files with vehicle VIN and then somehow to apply that changes (because I read in some articles that it is needed)?

[Almaretto]

Originally Posted by ghostromaniv

So, am I right, you just need to click Code on a block using Esys and you do not need to do some manual editing configuration or binary files with vehicle VIN and then somehow to apply that changes (because I read in some articles that it is needed)?

Any factory option can just be vo coded. Bolean logic takes care of setting parameters for you.

[ghostromaniv]

Hi, could you please point me to the right direction - I connected with Esys to my car and for right headlamp I do not see a file with FDL for TMS (42). What do I need to do to remediate this? I bought a car without right headlamp and then bought used headlamp (I have adaptive Xenon headlamps). In this used headlamp only low beam works.
I use PSzData Lite (https://mega.nz/folder/qwQ3CKpI#Iw5b6-JMRb80ifnBPX5OMA), E-Sys 3.30.1 + E-Sys Launcher PRO v2.8.1, my I-Step (shipment): F025-16-07-502.