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      09-13-2020, 04:51 AM   #67
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Also to get things clear for other people who find this thread later on. After installation of the lights and the newer cable for said lights. The computer needs to be updated for the inner (boot)lights to work for signal and breaking.

I cannot seem to find any clear answer on what this update is or where it can be obtained. Of course a dealer can sort this out, but this is a DYI Thread.
Bimmercode doesn't help in this case. But so far I haven't found a conclusive mention/followthrough on how it can be done with E-SYS and an ENET cable?

Is there a certain software package that should be flashed in the REM, or ECU? Or is it just a change of settings? Who can help out make this thread complete and get my lights working the way they should?
There are plenty of threads out there about how to install e-sys and build a setup for flashing your car, including walk throughs and explanations of what all this terminology means.

The answer to your question is that you need to use e-sys to update your REM to a software version that is 2016 or newer. When using e-sys, there is a function for editing your cars FA (vehicle order) so that you can add a special option code for LCI Tail lights that instructs the car to use the correct coding parameters when you code your modules. When you are in the FA editor, you expand the section titled 'HO-WORT', right-click into it and add the word 'HELC'.

The is what the FA editor looks like, adding in the 'HELC' key word:



Description of HELC in the files:



The coding steps are laid out in detail in this thread here but again it requires that you already have the right version of e-sys set up and running: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1174188
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time to find someone who can update my 2015 REM
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      09-13-2020, 09:37 PM   #69
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You will need eSys for this. Bimmercode is very limited in features, it cannot perform updates or modify VO.
I just coded these with eSys. Really easy. Thank you very much for the help.
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      09-14-2020, 03:21 AM   #70
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There are plenty of threads out there about how to install e-sys and build a setup for flashing your car, including walk throughs and explanations of what all this terminology means.

The answer to your question is that you need to use e-sys to update your REM to a software version that is 2016 or newer. When using e-sys, there is a function for editing your cars FA (vehicle order) so that you can add a special option code for LCI Tail lights that instructs the car to use the correct coding parameters when you code your modules. When you are in the FA editor, you expand the section titled 'HO-WORT', right-click into it and add the word 'HELC'.

The is what the FA editor looks like, adding in the 'HELC' key word:
[..] Snipped the screenshots in this quote, see post above. [/..]

The coding steps are laid out in detail in this thread here but again it requires that you already have the right version of e-sys set up and running: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1174188
Thank you for this helpful post

I have everything set up software wise with E-Sys 3.33 which as far as I can find is the newest version out there right now.

The screenshots you placed are very nice for us newbees

Only thing that is unclear to me is your remark that the REM software version needs to be updated using E-Sys. Is this some kind of firmware that is included in any download I need to find? And perform installing this software package before coding the settings. Or is this 'update' you mention just changing the HELC setting that you are referring too.

In case the former is the question, does this 2016> firmware for the REM module have a certain name, or version number and where can I obtain it?
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      10-10-2020, 09:41 PM   #71
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Just curious, did anyone with an f82 successfully code the lci tail lights using bimmercode?
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Just curious, did anyone with an f82 successfully code the lci tail lights using bimmercode?
As has been said previously, it *cannot* be done using bimmercode. Sorry.
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      10-11-2020, 01:42 PM   #73
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As has been said previously, it *cannot* be done using bimmercode. Sorry.
If you read this thread as I have, there are mixed comments on whether it can be done. I asked if someone with an f82 that "has" done it to comment

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That would explain the silence.

Joking aside - I think the inner lights are the issue for coding with bimmercode 👍

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      10-13-2020, 11:27 PM   #75
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That would explain the silence.

Joking aside - I think the inner lights are the issue for coding with bimmercode 👍
Yes, Bimmercode can code the LCI taillights, however, you need to have a more recent version of software to illuminate the inner light, regardless of which method is used.
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That would explain the silence.

Joking aside - I think the inner lights are the issue for coding with bimmercode 👍
Yes, please put your jokes aside...they are too funny.

Inner light signals are the issue, but I have heard it being done via expert mode.
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Yes, Bimmercode can code the LCI taillights, however, you need to have a more recent version of software to illuminate the inner light, regardless of which method is used.
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Did any of you guys have issues with your trunk/rear cam/inner taillights not working after the install? I haven't tried coding yet, but I figured this has to be a wiring issue if NOTHING on the trunk is working.
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Fortunately, it's much easier to do now. It's all possible in easy mode:



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Fortunately, it's much easier to do now. It's all possible in easy mode:



Awesome thank you! will test it on F34
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Fortunately, it's much easier to do now. It's all possible in easy mode:




i tried that on my 2015 F83 and didn't work, in fact one of member does coding tried and didn't work
i used OEM harness with LCI tail light.
any suggestion how can i tap the wiring?

thanks!
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i tried that on my 2015 F83 and didn't work, in fact one of member does coding tried and didn't work
i used OEM harness with LCI tail light.
any suggestion how can i tap the wiring?

thanks!
Using an aftermarket harness (EAS) vs the OEM method might work out better (so I hear)
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i tried that on my 2015 F83 and didn't work, in fact one of member does coding tried and didn't work
i used OEM harness with LCI tail light.
any suggestion how can i tap the wiring?

thanks!
Define "didn't work". Even without coding, most of the lamps are still operational.
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Using an aftermarket harness (EAS) vs the OEM method might work out better (so I hear)
didn't know that, thought always OEM is better that's why i went with OEM.

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Define "didn't work". Even without coding, most of the lamps are still operational.

inner piece does NOT flash even after coding or active on bimmercode.
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inner piece does NOT flash even after coding or active on bimmercode.
Firmware on REM module needs updating to activate the CELIS portion.

Typically, this only needs to be done on early 2015 models that have never been updated by dealer.
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inner piece does NOT flash even after coding or active on bimmercode.
Firmware on REM module needs updating to activate the CELIS portion.

Typically, this only needs to be done on early 2015 models that have never been updated by dealer.
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inner piece does NOT flash even after coding or active on bimmercode.
Firmware on REM module needs updating to activate the CELIS portion.

Typically, this only needs to be done on early 2015 models that have never been updated by dealer.
I believe the coder updated the REM? I'm not sure. This only can be done at dealer?

Thanks for the info!
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I believe the coder updated the REM? I'm not sure. This only can be done at dealer?

Thanks for the info!
Needs to be done with esys. If the inner lamps are not working, it needs to be updated also.

Now that you know what's needed, finding someone that can perform the task should be relatively easy.
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I believe the coder updated the REM? I'm not sure. This only can be done at dealer?

Thanks for the info!
Needs to be done with esys. If the inner lamps are not working, it needs to be updated also.

Now that you know what's needed, finding someone that can perform the task should be relatively easy.
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I believe the coder updated the REM? I'm not sure. This only can be done at dealer?

Thanks for the info!
Needs to be done with esys. If the inner lamps are not working, it needs to be updated also.

Now that you know what's needed, finding someone that can perform the task should be relatively easy.
Thanks for the info once again. I checked the conversation last time. Look like REM were updated and still not working
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