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Can I disable bulb checks with a scan tool?
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02-18-2019, 10:57 AM | #1 |
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Can I disable bulb checks with a scan tool?
I want to disable bulb checks. On my e46 I used the BMW scanner 1.4 and was able to disable bulb checks. For instance if I installed LED lights or something, it wouldn't check and display that the LED blinker light was out etc. I was wondering if newer scan tools allow this for the E90 cars.
I just bought a 09 328i and I was interested in the idea of hard wiring the halo ring DRLs to an accessory power. I did this to my e46. I want to run the halo lights as automatic DRLs. I do not want to have the marker lights on with them, or to have to switch my light switch every time I want them to turn on. I have seen a few DIYs on here that require you to put a big resister in to prevent the car from throwing a light code, and they also have to move their light switch off of auto lights in order for them to come on. I want to negate all of that by just hard wiring the DRLs and removing the bulb tests like I did on my e46. I have came across a few people saying the scan tool from Bavarian Technic can do this but I thought I would confirm this before I order it and then it doesn't work. And also wanted to throw the idea around incase someone has a better idea to go about this also. |
02-18-2019, 12:14 PM | #2 |
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It cannot be done with a basic scan tool or even Bav Tech tool.
You need to code it out. We offer coding services if you are interested. |
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02-18-2019, 12:49 PM | #3 |
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How does the coding work? Do you guys shit put a module I plug into the OBD2?
What kind of prices are we looking at? Is it a one time payment (Like with Livernois) or is it per modification? |
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You need a cable, which we can provide for you to buy or rent and a laptop computer with wifi connection. Our coder will send you the software and pertinent information you need while setting up an appointment. Pricing is based on what you need. |
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08-28-2020, 11:36 AM | #6 | |
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I have capabilities to code, I just don't understand what parameters control the check. I recently updated my interior lights to LED and I'm getting the interior light fault codes A669,A668, and A66A. I'm on a 2014 E84. The lights turn on, and then shut off after some time.
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