Hey all,

Just wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to turn off the automatic xenon headlamps in Canada? I've got a 2012 R58 with the automatic headlamp option and xenons. I've tried every combination of headlamp switch position and computer option available, but every time I press the start button, the xenons come on, day or night.

If it's not possible, I'll go with it - it's not a big deal; I'm just curious.

Thanks!

 

Its not possible without recoding. I recoded our mini and turned them off. You can do it two ways, either remove the string for Canada in the vehicle order, then you will get the option of turning them off using the B/C button on the stalk, or just change certain values in the FRM module.

 

Since I've already got my car, it's a bit more difficult to unselect the Canada option in the order. Had I known back in December, however....

As for the programming, that sounds like something way beyond my paltry skills. I just know how to play music on the radio and email people on a computer! Ha!

Thanks for the info, blue dragon! I appreciate it!

 

You should contact the guy over at littlebimmer.com he's been doing coding via OEM software for BMW/MINI for quite a long time in the Toronto community... He can changed the values on your FRM module without touching anything else on the car. Very popular guy and trusted.