replaced ambient light not working

X3Bimmer22 · 04-10-2024, 10:19 AM

Replaced some ambient lights in driver door that were broken when door panel was removed. (story for another day lol ) So got new led modules from BMW got them installed but they wont turn on. i am guessing they need to be recoded for the car?? called bmw left a message with service but have not heard back yet. anyone else know if have to go to BMW or anyone with diagnostic tool can turn them back on. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

X3Bimmer22 · 04-10-2024, 08:14 PM

Update: this is for my x3m40i. I forgot was in the m3 forum. Hahah. My m3 is on a vessel on its way.

forcefed · 04-10-2024, 08:29 PM

If you have ista and an enet cable there's a section in ista to basically restart all the ambient lights, not sure if that'll work but it's worth a shot.

X3Bimmer22 · 04-12-2024, 09:19 AM

Thanks! I took it to a buddy of mine who has it and boom all fixed!

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forcefed Lieutenant Colonel 2567 Rep 1,929 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	If you have ista and an enet cable there's a section in ista to basically restart all the ambient lights, not sure if that'll work but it's worth a shot. __________________ 2023 m3 xdrive For sale: M3 Eibach pro kit springs, csl gloss black grill with acc, gloss black lip
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X3Bimmer22 Second Lieutenant 179 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X3m40i Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Bucks PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I took it to a buddy of mine who has it and boom all fixed!
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