[xXMPowerXx]

I searched, couldn’t find anything.

So, what is it?!

Thank you all!

[KevinGS]

This is a 2015 video of how it works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDWV6j7R86c

And now in 2022, the below video is what anti-dazzle does now...and it's quite effective. It's damn near like having daylight at night. Having it coded it in my car is one of my favorite mods I've done to my G82, so much so that I don't even want the software update yet because I don't want to lose this feature (though I can get it recoded)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBUYm5AghVI

[Limegrntaln]

Interactive headlights, that adjust beam pattern for optimum light output. Namely, active lighting that adjusts the beam pattern as to not "dazzle" with light, as the oncoming vehicle approaches. And would also turn that drivers side outer beam off, or adjust it away from the oncoming vehicle, in real time. This feature is standard on the vehicle, but is deactivated due to US headlight laws, that haven't been updated since the 1970s, until finally this year. US cars will eventually start coming with this feature, either standard, or activated, in the near future.

pics courtesy of my buddy Eddie @ EMCars

[GoBlue0310]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Interactive headlights, that adjust beam pattern for optimum light output. Namely, active lighting that adjusts the beam pattern as to not "dazzle" with light, as the oncoming vehicle approaches. And would also turn that drivers side outer beam off, or adjust it away from the oncoming vehicle, in real time. This feature is standard on the vehicle, but is deactivated due to US headlight laws, that haven't been updated since the 1970s, until finally this year. US cars will eventually start coming with this feature, either standard, or activated, in the near future.

pics courtesy of my buddy Eddie @ EMCars

Will "coding" this functionality void the warranty? Do you have to get the laser lights to have the option to code this? I'm guessing after any software update you will have to "re-code" the anti-dazzle? Also do you know if it will be able to be "coded" with ID8?

[xXMPowerXx]

I see! Thanks yalls!

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by GoBlue0310

Will "coding" this functionality void the warranty? Do you have to get the laser lights to have the option to code this? I'm guessing after any software update you will have to "re-code" the anti-dazzle? Also do you know if it will be able to be "coded" with ID8?

Doing anything except starting your car, in the morning, will void your warranty. It's not something that's hacked into the car. Its a function the car is already built with. You simply go into the headlight coding, and enable a few features that are turned off, specifically for the US.

The only reason why this function is turned off from the factory, is, "interactive headlights" haven't been DOT approved, because of the old headlight laws that haven't been updated, since the 1970s. Which were finally just updated late last year, to allow this technology. BMW just needs to get with the times and turn on the function from the factory.

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Doing anything except starting your car, in the morning, will void your warranty.

[hqlden]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Doing anything except starting your car, in the morning, will void your warranty. It's not something that's hacked into the car. Its a function the car is already built with. You simply go into the headlight coding, and enable a few features that are turned off, specifically for the US.

The only reason why this function is turned off from the factory, is, "interactive headlights" haven't been DOT approved, because of the old headlight laws that haven't been updated, since the 1970s. Which were finally just updated late last year, to allow this technology. BMW just needs to get with the times and turn on the function from the factory.

Does anyone know where I can find directions/walkthrough to code this? Would I be able to leverage Bimmercode?

Thank you!

[aktif8]

Originally Posted by hqlden

Does anyone know where I can find directions/walkthrough to code this? Would I be able to leverage Bimmercode?

Thank you!

Yes. Look in the Bimmercode thread. You can diy and achieve about 90% efficacy. The remaining 10% is esys only, and for tweaking turn on / off sensitivity

[FC4]

Is this only relevant for high-beam use, or does anti-dazzle have an effect on standard/low-beam functionality as well?

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by FC4

Is this only relevant for high-beam use, or does anti-dazzle have an effect on standard/low-beam functionality as well?

Once you code in antidazzle, and you're running automatic high beam, the high beams are pretty much on, most of the time. You can literally be 2 car lengths from someone in front of you, with the high beams on, and the beam will split and move out past the cars side mirrors, in front of you, to not blind them. So, yes, basically low beam and highbeam work in tandem with each other, and the antidazzle functionality switches the beams around, in real time.

[pluribus]

Originally Posted by aktif8

Yes. Look in the Bimmercode thread. You can diy and achieve about 90% efficacy. The remaining 10% is esys only, and for tweaking turn on / off sensitivity

To future readers, here's the instructions aktif8 is referring to.

Originally Posted by moproblems

Hi all, sorry for the late reply but a PM reminded me I should really post this.

CODE AT YOUR OWN RISK, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR A DEALERSHIP VISIT DUE TO A DIAG DROPOUT OR BMW LOCKING YOU OUT OF THESE FEATURES IN THE FUTURE.

G8x CODING FOR ANTI DAZZLE HEADLIGHTS AS OF 03/21 SOFTWARE UPDATE

Under the BDC module in expert there are 4 groups called LaMaster 1 through 4. They will be identified by LA1, LA2, and LA3. New values are after the space on each line. Print it out, these take some searching and you will drop out of diagnostic mode sometimes switching in and out of the app.

LA1

C_BLC_PRE_ENA | 1
LUT_FLC_FORWARDLIGHTING_Y | AFS


LA2

C_AFS_ECO_LEVEL_3_ENA | 01
C_AFS_ENA | 01


LA3

LUT_AFS_CODRV_HOR | standard/init
LUT_AFS_DRV_HOR | F040_G005_AHL...
C_CLC_CURV_V2 | 23
C_CLC_CURV_V3 | 28
C_CLC_EXT_ENA | 01
C_HBA_DIM_ENA | 01
C_HBA_GFHBA_ENA_V_HI | 3C
C_HBA_GFHB_ENA | 01

There are 4 more codings in the lane assist camera "KAFAS04" which we cannot currently access with bimmercode. Supposedly these will make the auto dim less aggressive while also making the beams tighter. The HBA will still perform extremely well without these changes. These can be changed with Esys.
I HAVE NOT TESTED THIS AT ALL ON G8X. IF YOU HAVE ESYS, PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

C_FLA_COUNTRY_WITH_MULTIPLE_REFLECTORS | 01
C_FLA_US_SENSITIVITY_MODE | 00
C_FLA_BS_ENTER_THRESH | 03
C_FLA_BS_EXIT_THRESH | 02

Thank you to "juhcobywankenobi" on the G20 forum for posting a screenshot of the cheat codes for this.

from https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1819751&page=3.

I'll be trying this on my g82 as soon as my ODB adapter comes in later this week.

[Aalfred]

I think this anti-dazzle is legal in the US and the new G80 being built have them activated. If thats the case, why not call ur dealer to see if they would officially activate it without going through the hassles of bimmercode and possible warranty issues ?

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by Aalfred

I think this anti-dazzle is legal in the US and the new G80 being built have them activated. If thats the case, why not call ur dealer to see if they would officially activate it without going through the hassles of bimmercode and possible warranty issues ?

Unfortunately, my car was built a year ago, last week, and it says the same thing. It's a play on words. Decode, means "remove" no dazzle (Antidazzle) high beam.

The dealer isn't just going to activate it. This is going to be something that comes from BMW, themselves, or BMW pushes out a software patch to enable it. BMW really has no obligation to enable it for anyone that's already purchased the car, because it states the car is coded to remove it.

[8262S]

I thought I read about rumors that BMW would be pushing an over the air update to enable anti-dazzle in our US cars.

Any legitimacy to that, or just internet rumor?

[Aalfred]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Unfortunately, my car was built a year ago, last week, and it says the same thing. It's a play on words. Decode, means "remove" no dazzle (Antidazzle) high beam.

The dealer isn't just going to activate it. This is going to be something that comes from BMW, themselves, or BMW pushes out a software patch to enable it. BMW really has no obligation to enable it for anyone that's already purchased the car, because it states the car is coded to remove it.

Thanks. For some reason I thought they are activating it since its now legal in the US. Im hoping BMW pushes the patch if enough of us call the genius line and start requesting it or complaining

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by 8262S

I thought I read about rumors that BMW would be pushing an over the air update to enable anti-dazzle in our US cars.

Any legitimacy to that, or just internet rumor?

I haven't heard anything but rumors. But, then again, who am I? :

Originally Posted by Aalfred

Thanks. For some reason I thought they are activating it since its now legal in the US. Im hoping BMW pushes the patch if enough of us call the genius line and start requesting it or complaining

I wish they were as well. Although I have mine coded, I don't know how long it's going to last if they push a new update, that doesn't include the coding.

[Tgrossi94]

Do you need the laser lights to be able to use this feature?

[Shaneartistry]

Originally Posted by Tgrossi94

Do you need the laser lights to be able to use this feature?

I believe so.

[Tgrossi94]

What I thought thanks

[BrooklynGreyM3]

I have anti-dazzle coded for my G80 with laser lights and my G01 (22" X3 LCI) with LEDs also has anti-dazzle coded. Both vehicles work well with no issues. I love driving at night and watching how these lights move around. It's like a "light show".

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Doing anything except starting your car, in the morning, will void your warranty. It's not something that's hacked into the car. Its a function the car is already built with. You simply go into the headlight coding, and enable a few features that are turned off, specifically for the US.

The only reason why this function is turned off from the factory, is, "interactive headlights" haven't been DOT approved, because of the old headlight laws that haven't been updated, since the 1970s. Which were finally just updated late last year, to allow this technology. BMW just needs to get with the times and turn on the function from the factory.

I believe it is more complex than this since none of the EU manufacturers have enabled their variable headlights in the US yet, despite the federal law change. From what I gather it has to do with the DOT approval procedure that diverges from the EU one.