Coding Fix For Dimming Due To Tint!!!

xnick101 · 10-09-2022, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rabbutler

Where is the sensor light sensor located?

Near the fuel level part of the gauge.

rabbutler · 10-09-2022, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by xnick101

Near the fuel level part of the gauge.

Great thanks got this to work on my M5.

CuzDawg3 · 10-16-2022, 09:10 PM

I started noticing the dimming gauge cluster display recently. At first I thought it was just me, but then I watched it get really bright and then go really dim again. Is there any more info on which adapter people use? There's a ton for the G80 here:https://bimmercode.app/adapters/?series=g

I'll pick one of these up soon because the dim display isn't as bothersome as the oscillating dim, bright, dim, bright. It's like I'm hallucinating.

clone1008 · 10-16-2022, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CuzDawg3

Is there any more info on which adapter people use?

I prefer ethernet because it's faster and more stable. I went with this one.

CuzDawg3 · 10-26-2022, 10:22 PM

Got my enet cable and usb3 adapter today. Works perfectly ok my G80! I can use the thumb wheel to adjust brightness to my liking finally. I'll check it out tomorrow in the sunlight to confirm all is good. Thank you!

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CuzDawg3 · 10-27-2022, 08:19 PM

Oh, I should also note that the panel is basically full bright during the day without nighttime headlights on. I drove around today and got confused that I couldn't adjust the brightness with the adjuster wheel until it got dark enough and the headlights came on. Then back to all is good, and works just like the vid I posted.

michael.bramblett · 11-02-2022, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by clone1008

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Originally Posted by 2020g20

So you had daytime dimming issues due to tinting, and this fixed it? What is the end result for daytime brightness? The dash still dims up and down, but the overall brightness level is higher? It's a bit confusing that the fix references night time dimming…to my knowledge night time dimming has never been an issue as it's always been manually controlled.

Yes mine was dimming during the day because of the tint.

With the above coding it's now bright during the day, dimmed down at night and controllable with the scroll wheel.

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Originally Posted by clone1008

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Originally Posted by 2020g20

So you had daytime dimming issues due to tinting, and this fixed it? What is the end result for daytime brightness? The dash still dims up and down, but the overall brightness level is higher? It's a bit confusing that the fix references night time dimming…to my knowledge night time dimming has never been an issue as it's always been manually controlled.

Yes mine was dimming during the day because of the tint.

With the above coding it's now bright during the day, dimmed down at night and controllable with the scroll wheel.

Thank you! I am going crazy and my tint is 35% that and with the shorter days now it goes to the darkest setting by 2pm. Now I can cancel my service visit.

CuzDawg3 · 11-03-2022, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by michael.bramblett

Thank you! I am going crazy and my tint is 35% that and with the shorter days now it goes to the darkest setting by 2pm. Now I can cancel my service visit.

That's what was happening to me. I have 30% tint and even during the bright days it was still going super dim. Total cost out of pocket for me was $45ish for bimmercode and $36 for these cables:

tifa3 · 12-07-2022, 11:35 AM

So to confirm, this coding fix makes the instrument panel full brightness always during the day and then at night you can adjust the brightness manually with the thumbwheel? does the thumbwheel still control both the instrument panel, control panel and the button lighting?

CuzDawg3 · 12-11-2022, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tifa3

So to confirm, this coding fix makes the instrument panel full brightness always during the day and then at night you can adjust the brightness manually with the thumbwheel? does the thumbwheel still control both the instrument panel, control panel and the button lighting?

Yeah, it's basically full brightness, although it looks slightly dimmer during the daylight time than "full brightness" does at night. I think it's just an illusion with bright backlighting. But yes, stays bright during the day (no auto-brightness) and then at night the thumbwheel controls the brightness of the instrument cluster. I hadn't noticed it changing the control panel brightness at all, since that is a separate control in the brightness adjustment area. I can take a picture later if that'd help.

BMW5and7 · 01-09-2023, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by clone1008

..//..
DIM_TAG_NACHT_LICHT_EIN_ENABLE
change value to aktiv
..//...

Can anyone explain to me what is the reason for the 2nd code line “ DIM_TAG_NACHT_LICHT_EIN_ENABLE”

I did all 3 code lines, but I was not able to understand why do we have to code this one too (DIM_TAG_NACHT_LICHT_EIN_ENABLE)

I tried it with active and not active, and did not notice a difference. Any thoughts?

Adrien · 01-17-2023, 01:11 PM

hi guys,

i want disable dimming ihka4 for white every time, do you have any info?

clone1008 · 01-17-2023, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrien

hi guys,

i want disable dimming ihka4 for white every time, do you have any info?

Wrong forum buddy. You need to ask your question here...

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=892

Jovonni41 · 01-17-2023, 06:24 PM

mr clone1008 much respect mine dimmed so much that i was about to take tiny off and it was 600 for the top of the line expel , how did you figure it out . i feel like there is so much more stuff we could code the expert mode has tons of menus then sub menus , but it worked for me my 21 m340i , i have 15% all the way around minus windshield. thanks again what else can you figure out lol,

Adrien · 01-18-2023, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by clone1008

Wrong forum buddy. You need to ask your question here...

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=892

Thanks for reply, but its same ihka4 on G8X and G2X, I posted on the other forum, you never know that someone knows this line of code

clone1008 · 01-18-2023, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Adrien

Thanks for reply, but its same ihka4 on G8X and G2X, I posted on the other forum, you never know that someone knows this line of code

I understand but coming into this thread and posting your question is called "hijacking" and it's off topic and rude.

ColorSodio · 04-02-2023, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by clone1008

I know that the dimming dash has been a long time issue for many with tinted windows. There has been a coding fix posted in the main thread but I thought that it needed it's own post over here. I can't take credit for this but I can confirm that it is working on the G20s. Here it is...

It can be done in Bimmercode expert mode...

Headunit
3005 APIX_CID_UND_ZIN
DIM_CURVE_X2
change values to 0x00, 0x00 (from 0x1F, 0xC0)

Instrument cluster
3000 Anzeige_Konfiguration
DIM_TAG_NACHT_LICHT_EIN_ENABLE
change value to aktiv

Instrument cluster
3005 FuBi_Parameter
DIM_DTN
change value to 0x7F (from 0x3F)

After programming the codes above, go to Car/Settings/Displays/Control display and change the “Brightness at night” to it’s lowest value. Then use the standard I.P. scroll wheel to set a comfortable light level in darkness.

Any one can help me how I do this on a X3 2019 m40I thanks

motex · 04-06-2023, 10:17 AM

I was wondering if these fix can improve the quality of image of the rear view cameras at low light situations at night. There is a light sensor located on the bottom left corner of the cluster, I tested the sensor pointing my iPhone's LED light to it, after a couple of seconds, you see that the IDRIVE gets MUCH brighter improving also the quality of the rear camera at night. I do have very dark tinted windows, which I believe is not helping me either.

Any thoughts and tips will be rewarded with a big THANKS!

Check this link: https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1778940

techlogik · 04-06-2023, 01:35 PM

Getting windows tinted tomorrow, 15% all around and front windshield. Coded this and seems to work. I know in parking garages it dims a lot, assume same situation with Tints....thanks OP.

Update this def works. In essence it makes during the day full bright and still gives control with the wheel next to the lights at night to adjust for night.

Basically turns day auto brightness feature off.

Allannss · 07-24-2023, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by clone1008

I know that the dimming dash has been a long time issue for many with tinted windows. There has been a coding fix posted in the main thread but I thought that it needed it's own post over here. I can't take credit for this but I can confirm that it is working on the G20s. Here it is...

It can be done in Bimmercode expert mode...

Headunit
3005 APIX_CID_UND_ZIN
DIM_CURVE_X2
change values to 0x00, 0x00 (from 0x1F, 0xC0)

Instrument cluster
3000 Anzeige_Konfiguration
DIM_TAG_NACHT_LICHT_EIN_ENABLE
change value to aktiv

Instrument cluster
3005 FuBi_Parameter
DIM_DTN
change value to 0x7F (from 0x3F)

After programming the codes above, go to Car/Settings/Displays/Control display and change the “Brightness at night” to it’s lowest value. Then use the standard I.P. scroll wheel to set a comfortable light level in darkness.

Hi does this work for a 2023 330

clone1008 · 08-03-2023, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Allannss

Hi does this work for a 2023 330

Try it and find out. If not change it back.

den110 · 11-17-2023, 05:00 PM

Did this for my 2021 M440i, worked but for some reason my auto high beam now doesn't work at night. I am going to revert back and see if it is having an issue with the auto high beams.

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CuzDawg3 n00b 47 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 Comp X Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Near the mountains iTrader: (0)	Got my enet cable and usb3 adapter today. Works perfectly ok my G80! I can use the thumb wheel to adjust brightness to my liking finally. I'll check it out tomorrow in the sunlight to confirm all is good. Thank you! View post on imgur.com Last edited by CuzDawg3; 10-27-2022 at 11:29 AM..
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tifa3 Private 19 Rep 53 Posts Drives: BMW M440i GC Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	So to confirm, this coding fix makes the instrument panel full brightness always during the day and then at night you can adjust the brightness manually with the thumbwheel? does the thumbwheel still control both the instrument panel, control panel and the button lighting?
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Adrien New Member 5 Rep 16 Posts Drives: BMW G80 2022 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	hi guys, i want disable dimming ihka4 for white every time, do you have any info?
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Jovonni41 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW M340i Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: san antonio iTrader: (0)	mr clone1008 much respect mine dimmed so much that i was about to take tiny off and it was 600 for the top of the line expel , how did you figure it out . i feel like there is so much more stuff we could code the expert mode has tons of menus then sub menus , but it worked for me my 21 m340i , i have 15% all the way around minus windshield. thanks again what else can you figure out lol,
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motex 2020 Mineral White 30d MSport 527 Rep 2,146 Posts Drives: 2020 Mineral White 30d MSport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 X5 G05 30d /// ... [0.00]	I was wondering if these fix can improve the quality of image of the rear view cameras at low light situations at night. There is a light sensor located on the bottom left corner of the cluster, I tested the sensor pointing my iPhone's LED light to it, after a couple of seconds, you see that the IDRIVE gets MUCH brighter improving also the quality of the rear camera at night. I do have very dark tinted windows, which I believe is not helping me either. Any thoughts and tips will be rewarded with a big THANKS! Check this link: https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1778940 __________________ *....Life is too short to drive boring cars*
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techlogik Lieutenant Colonel 70 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Dravit Grey Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Getting windows tinted tomorrow, 15% all around and front windshield. Coded this and seems to work. I know in parking garages it dims a lot, assume same situation with Tints....thanks OP. Update this def works. In essence it makes during the day full bright and still gives control with the wheel next to the lights at night to adjust for night. Basically turns day auto brightness feature off. __________________ 2020 M340i: Dravit Grey Mettalic. Loaded. Last edited by techlogik; 04-13-2023 at 02:37 PM..
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den110 Private 32 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2021 Mineral White M440i Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: New Jersey USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 M440i [0.00]	Did this for my 2021 M440i, worked but for some reason my auto high beam now doesn't work at night. I am going to revert back and see if it is having an issue with the auto high beams.
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