Adaptive headlights allowed in the US finally.....

LogicalApex · 11-18-2021, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by huskerdoc2020

Yea, $1.5 trillion of our money.

Wha???

The law here pays for much more than just the headlight rule change. If anything, this headlight rule change is already paid for since NHTSA has been working the change since at LEAST 2018 and have had it in final rule stage since then... They are just dragging their feet.

Hell everyone thought they would have published the rule in 2020...

But I guess you also object to the government spending money on filling potholes too

LookBothWays · 11-18-2021, 03:28 PM

I'm just glad they threw us a cookie.

firedown31 · 11-21-2021, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Resjudicata

it's still going to be 2-3 years before we see the effects and another 2-3 before car manufacturers adopt it.

I think most of us will have a new 2029 bmw in the driveway by then.

This. Although this is an AMAZING, long overdue change it sadly we could not see it for years. From the article

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Under section 24212 of the bill, which is appropriately titled "HEADLAMPS," it's stated that "Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule amending Standard 108"—that's the transportation regulation pertaining to headlight design.

Expect another 2 years of nothing at a minimum.

DenverSteve · 11-22-2021, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by unluky

Xenon does have some adaptive features, but not the anti-dazzle I believe. I coded my Xenon to have the adaptive features that allow them to shift the drivers outboard and inboard depending on conditions .....

Is the coding currently available in Bimmercode?

unluky · 11-22-2021, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DenverSteve

Is the coding currently available in Bimmercode?

Yes - Do you have Bimercode and are you familiar with it in Expert mode?

If so - it is under "BDC_BODY" and Section "3073" and you change

LUT_FLC_FORWARDLIGHTING_Y FROM (F015_ohne_AFS) TO (F015_mit_AFS)

AND

C_AFS_ENA FROM (F015_disable) TO (F015_enable)

DBACE · 11-22-2021, 04:02 PM

Exciting. We can turn on our adaptive feature with no ramifications. It has been disappointing knowing it was available on my car, but not being able to use it.

DenverSteve · 11-22-2021, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by unluky

Yes - Do you have Bimercode and are you familiar with it in Expert mode? If so - it is under "BDC_BODY" and Section "3073" and you change LUT_FLC_FORWARDLIGHTING_Y FROM (F015_ohne_AFS) TO (F015_mit_AFS) AND C_AFS_ENA FROM (F015_disable) TO (F015_enable)

I have Bimmercode but never delved into the Expert territory.

unluky · 11-23-2021, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DenverSteve

I have Bimmercode but never delved into the Expert territory.

It's pretty easy - just stick to what you have instructions on and avoid "flying blind" LOL. I've never had any issues at all.

dscabra · 11-23-2021, 10:18 AM

Good explanation of the various adaptive features and what hardware is required for them to work as well as how to code the various modules:

awhk · 11-23-2021, 06:23 PM

How about proper taillights with amber indicators?

Limegrntaln · 11-30-2021, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kantecy98

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Haha! I posted this, 3 days ago, and the post got deleted. Someone else posts it, and it's front page news.

really??

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Nkr15 · 12-28-2021, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by unluky

Yes - Do you have Bimercode and are you familiar with it in Expert mode?

If so - it is under "BDC_BODY" and Section "3073" and you change

LUT_FLC_FORWARDLIGHTING_Y FROM (F015_ohne_AFS) TO (F015_mit_AFS)

AND

C_AFS_ENA FROM (F015_disable) TO (F015_enable)

so is there no need for ESYS coding for anti-dazzle then? I guess I have to return the cable I bought from amazon

unluky · 12-28-2021, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nkr15

so is there no need for ESYS coding for anti-dazzle then? I guess I have to return the cable I bought from amazon

Anti-dazzle - maybe? I don't know. My car can't do that even with coding, so I do not know. I do KNOW, you don't need ESYS for coding VLD - which I do have and coded with Bimmercode.

Someone else will have to answer for the anti-dazzle. I don't have LED, so no dice here.

Variante Alta · 12-28-2021, 08:33 AM

I've un-decoded the adaptive led headlights in my '15 M sport diesel and absolutely love them! I have yet to have anyone flashing at me about my headlights so they do really work. Glad this might end up legal finally!

LogicalApex · 12-29-2021, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Variante Alta

I've un-decoded the adaptive led headlights in my '15 M sport diesel and absolutely love them! I have yet to have anyone flashing at me about my headlights so they do really work. Glad this might end up legal finally!

For you in Canada it has been legal for a few years or so. Soon us in the US can step out of the dark ages and join you

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RM7 · 12-29-2021, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by alanmark

I'm sure it would come with a cost.

Mexico will pay for it.

BobsM3Coupe · 12-29-2021, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LogicalApex

For you in Canada it has been legal for a few years or so. Soon us in the US can step out of the dark ages and join you

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BMW dealers certainly won't change the coding for free.

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