[M5 F90 (2018)]

Originally Posted by MSX

Thanks for the update, i fitted mine in July 2020, at that point there was no retrofit kit

Maybe it would be helpful if you have a part number for the kit

Cheers and already posted these in the thread

[m5 guy]

Originally Posted by adolzero

i can share more info on retrofit work，2 big rearlight are plug and play，light on the trunklid is more complicated -its socket has 6 pin and you can not do a direct retrofit，1-6 was turn signal，empty，ground，daylight，foglight，rear light，and there are redefined in lci as fog，rear，daylight，turn ，brakelight（new）and ground，you need to rewire brakelight and turn signal from trunklid to front right seat area where BDC module located

left side
Turn Signal Pin Movement: A258*5B 41-> A258*3B 50
New brake pin added: A258*5B 41
right
Turn signal pin movement: A258*5B 33 -> A258*3B 38
New brake pin added: A258*5B 33

look into manual book to locate these socket in bdc

finally use ista or esys to code - basically it is coding your prefacelift bdc module with a f90 lci version of file

the last but not least -share everyone some photos on my progress of building the car

Those headlights!

Who did the work? OSS designs?

[adolzero]

Originally Posted by m5 guy

Those headlights!

Who did the work? OSS designs?

Originally Posted by m5 guy

Those headlights!

Who did the work? OSS designs?

yes，from oss designs

[mrgicm]

Originally Posted by adolzero

i can share more info on retrofit work，2 big rearlight are plug and play，light on the trunklid is more complicated -its socket has 6 pin and you can not do a direct retrofit，1-6 was turn signal，empty，ground，daylight，foglight，rear light，and there are redefined in lci as fog，rear，daylight，turn ，brakelight（new）and ground，you need to rewire brakelight and turn signal from trunklid to front right seat area where BDC module located

left side
Turn Signal Pin Movement: A258*5B 41-> A258*3B 50
New brake pin added: A258*5B 41
right
Turn signal pin movement: A258*5B 33 -> A258*3B 38
New brake pin added: A258*5B 33

look into manual book to locate these socket in bdc

finally use ista or esys to code - basically it is coding your prefacelift bdc module with a f90 lci version of file

the last but not least -share everyone some photos on my progress of building the car

Just to correct you, it is not coding the BDC with the lci file as the LCI G30 has BDC3 and pre lci has BDC2.

[GTATX]

Any pics available or diy video yet? I'm looking to get euro version have a coder as well but would be great if we can see what needs to be done. Thx

[Virtualinsanityva]

Yes also very much interested. Getting the parts is straightforward but not being stuck with expensive paper weights is the concern if coding and wiring is a major hassle. I wonder if the same coding and wiring is needed in the LCI US versions with the red blinkers. After seeing them it seems that they also have the indicator strip and brake light when the turn signal is on. Would also be nice to finally get LED reverse lights with this upgrade

[CarFreak]

Originally Posted by GTATX

Any pics available or diy video yet? I'm looking to get euro version have a coder as well but would be great if we can see what needs to be done. Thx

I found the retrofit instructions in German and translated it to English. Some things got lost in translation with formatting issues.

Also found a site in Korean with some pictures, which I converted to English. If you open it in Google Chrome it will automatically translate it.

https://m.cafe.naver.com/ca-fe/web/c...seCafeId=false

Hope this helps.

[GTATX]

Based on this I just need to figure out what pins for the inside lights? No need to go to bdc.

[euro*]

Originally Posted by GTATX

Based on this I just need to figure out what pins for the inside lights? No need to go to bdc.

That's my post, I'll make a diy for the forum next week.

[GTATX]

Originally Posted by adolzero

i can share more info on retrofit work，2 big rearlight are plug and play，light on the trunklid is more complicated -its socket has 6 pin and you can not do a direct retrofit，1-6 was turn signal，empty，ground，daylight，foglight，rear light，and there are redefined in lci as fog，rear，daylight，turn ，brakelight（new）and ground，you need to rewire brakelight and turn signal from trunklid to front right seat area where BDC module located

left side
Turn Signal Pin Movement: A258*5B 41-> A258*3B 50
New brake pin added: A258*5B 41
right
Turn signal pin movement: A258*5B 33 -> A258*3B 38
New brake pin added: A258*5B 33

look into manual book to locate these socket in bdc

finally use ista or esys to code - basically it is coding your prefacelift bdc module with a f90 lci version of file

the last but not least -share everyone some photos on my progress of building the car

What's the trick to get the pins out from inside lights? There is no push pin place for it.

[euro*]

Originally Posted by GTATX

What's the trick to get the pins out from inside lights? There is no push pin place for it.

Unplug the connector, and unlock the lock on the side of the connector.

Then, there are 2 holes for each pin. Use the smaller hole, and insert a small screwdriver in there, that will allow you to unlock the metal pin. And then you can pull it out to rearrange.

[CarFreak]

Just installed US lights.

https://youtu.be/2Ta8HrLv79w

What did I do wrong to the trunk lights? Or will coding fix this? I also didn’t run wires to the BDC as I was told it’s not needed on US cars with US lights.

[euro*]

Originally Posted by CarFreak

Just installed US lights.

https://youtu.be/2Ta8HrLv79w

What did I do wrong to the trunk lights? Or will coding fix this? I also didn’t run wires to the BDC as I was told it’s not needed on US cars with US lights.

Did you change the order of the pins on inner lights? Your lights also seem not coded at all, based on how they are working right now...

[CarFreak]

Originally Posted by euro*

Did you change the order of the pins on inner lights? Your lights also seem not coded at all, based on how they are working right now...

I tested the inner lights without re-pinning and it wouldn't even turn on. After re-pinning I only get the inner lights to turn on when headlights are on and welcome lights.

US plugs only have 4 wires and the colors are different from the left light to right. Could you please confirm the colors from 1-6 on the left and then on the right?

Left
• YELLOW/BROWN wire to 2
• YELLOW/BLACK wire to 3
• BLUE/RED wire to 4
• BROWN wire to 6

Right
• BLUE/BLACK wire to 2;
• YELLOW wire to 3;
• BLUE/WHITE wire to 4
• BROWN wire to 6

[euro*]

Originally Posted by CarFreak

I tested the inner lights without re-pinning and it wouldn't even turn on. After re-pinning I only get the inner lights to turn on when headlights are on and welcome lights.

US plugs only have 4 wires and the colors are different from the left light to right. Could you please confirm the colors from 1-6 on the left and then on the right?

Left
• YELLOW/BROWN wire to 2
• YELLOW/BLACK wire to 3
• BLUE/RED wire to 4
• BROWN wire to 6

Right
• BLUE/BLACK wire to 2;
• YELLOW wire to 3;
• BLUE/WHITE wire to 4
• BROWN wire to 6

Here is the correct way for North American lights (red turn signal) on North American car:
• YELLOW/BROWN wire to 2
• YELLOW/BLACK wire to 3
• BLUE/RED wire to pin 5
• BROWN wire to 6

Right
• BLUE/BLACK wire to 2;
• YELLOW wire to 3;
• BLUE/WHITE wire to pin 5
• BROWN wire to 6

To code it, reach out to www.bimmercoder.com

[CarFreak]

Originally Posted by euro*

Here is the correct way for North American lights (red turn signal) on North American car:
• YELLOW/BROWN wire to 2
• YELLOW/BLACK wire to 3
• BLUE/RED wire to pin 5
• BROWN wire to 6

Right
• BLUE/BLACK wire to 2;
• YELLOW wire to 3;
• BLUE/WHITE wire to pin 5
• BROWN wire to 6

To code it, reach out to www.bimmercoder.com

Worked!!! Thank you. Only issue is the corner lights don’t blink.

[euro*]

Originally Posted by CarFreak

Worked!!! Thank you. Only issue is the corner lights don't blink.

Are you welcome lights working properly? Those lights that light up for the first 15 seconds since opening the car.

So far nobody was able to figure how to make USA red lights work with welcome lights, without compromising the other functions of the lights.

So when you are testing your lights, test them after your welcome lights turn off. Start the car only after welcome lights shut off.

Also I would suggest to turn off welcome lights in idrive for now.

Also based on your video, the reverse bulbs were not coded and changed to LED type, as I see them blinking periodically

[CarFreak]

Originally Posted by euro*

Are you welcome lights working properly? Those lights that light up for the first 15 seconds since opening the car.

So far nobody was able to figure how to make USA red lights work with welcome lights, without compromising the other functions of the lights.

So when you are testing your lights, test them after your welcome lights turn off. Start the car only after welcome lights shut off.

Also I would suggest to turn off welcome lights in idrive for now.

Also based on your video, the reverse bulbs were not coded and changed to LED type, as I see them blinking periodically

Only the trunk welcome lights turn on. Yes, the led reverse flickered and will need coding. I don't have any malfunction lights turned on yet but I haven't driven my car yet.

I wanted to program it, but the coded said I need to run wires to the BDC. Without it, the outer turn signals won't work.

I took your advise and turned off the welcome light.

Please post a video of how yours is working after coding and no BDC wires.

[euro*]

Originally Posted by CarFreak

Only the trunk welcome lights turn on. Yes, the led reverse flickered and will need coding. I don't have any malfunction lights turned on yet but I haven't driven my car yet.

I wanted to program it, but the coded said I need to run wires to the BDC. Without it, the outer turn signals won't work.

I took your advise and turned off the welcome light.

Please post a video of how yours is working after coding and no BDC wires.

Mine work 100%, except the welcome lights. Again USA/Canadian cars do not need the extra BDC wires. Sounds like your coder only done European cars.

Msg this guy on Whatsup, his name is Vick, the same person I linked above from bimmercoder. He will get you coded and everything will work 100%, except the welcome lights +60 12-396 9654.

[CarFreak]

Originally Posted by euro*

Mine work 100%, except the welcome lights. Again USA/Canadian cars do not need the extra BDC wires. Sounds like your coder only done European cars.

Msg this guy on Whatsup, his name is Vick, the same person I linked above from bimmercoder. He will get you coded and everything will work 100%, except the welcome lights +60 12-396 9654.

Excellent - thanks for sharing the video. I actually only want the thin signal strip to light up but this works as well. I will reach out to Vic.

[oilandgas]

Any update on a retrofit kit being available for purchase?

[GTATX]

Originally Posted by oilandgas

Any update on a retrofit kit being available for purchase?

I just got mine from bmw Yesterday. Gave them part numbers on Wednesday and it was here Friday.

Side note: there is no welcome light fix yet with USA spec lights. Our lights have only 4 connections on the light side and only 4 wires coming from bdc. Even if u have 5 wires coming from bdc it wouldn't matter as lights have only 4 connections. I have worked with Vick with opening bdc and changing pins but it wasn't any use.