Variable Light Distribution

M235iTW · 12-10-2015, 05:20 AM

Question for all the coders. To get VLD, what type of options does the car have to have? I attached a copy of my options if someone doesn't mind taking a look.

pikcachu · 12-10-2015, 11:02 AM

adaptive headlights

M235iTW · 12-10-2015, 11:07 AM

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adaptive headlights

Thank you. Looks like I can't do it.

OpenAir · 12-10-2015, 11:08 AM

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adaptive headlights

+1 and it works, I didn't like it but it worked.

shark715 · 12-13-2015, 01:19 AM

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+1 and it works, I didn't like it but it worked.

What did you not like about it?

That's disappointing as I know several of us were looking forward to getting the feature coded in. We ordered automatic highbeams on our car because we had read elsewhere that we needed to have automatic headlights to be able to code in the VLD.

pikcachu · 12-13-2015, 10:10 AM

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What did you not like about it?

That's disappointing as I know several of us were looking forward to getting the feature coded in. We ordered automatic highbeams on our car because we had read elsewhere that we needed to have automatic headlights to be able to code in the VLD.

VLD and anti-dazzle high beams are 2 different things

shark715 · 12-13-2015, 10:28 AM

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VLD and anti-dazzle high beams are 2 different things

Sounds like that's good news. What's the difference?

pikcachu · 12-13-2015, 10:34 AM

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Sounds like that's good news. What's the difference?

VLD " When driving in the city, a low beam is used to better illuminate the road immediately ahead. And when driving at higher speeds, the Xenon headlights are raised to increase visibility. The result: outstanding illumination and a more relaxed driving experience."

Anti-dazzle HBA "With anti-dazzle High-Beam Assistant (only available with Adaptive LED Headlights or Adaptive Headlights), night driving is safer and more comfortable. It provides excellent visibility in the dark without dazzling other drivers."

CanadianGatorBacon · 12-18-2015, 04:03 PM

Anyone got specs on the beam patterns (spread and distance) for the various modes and how they compare with the stock beam pattern?

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CanadianGatorBacon Lieutenant 232 Rep 417 Posts Drives: M235i (holy crap!) Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: D.C. iTrader: (0)	Anyone got specs on the beam patterns (spread and distance) for the various modes and how they compare with the stock beam pattern? __________________ Current: 2016 BMW M235i \| 2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i (wife's) Gone but not forgotten: 1992 Buick LeSaber Limited \| 1999 Acura CL 3.0 \| 2003 Volvo S60 2.4T \| 2006 BMW x3 3.0i \| 2009 Honda Fit Sport
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