[MB21]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

I had to revisit this thread, as my build also lists the standard no-dazzle decoding. Had to remember the difference between the USA "no-dazzle" and the rest of the world "anti-dazzle" that is so cool. (and functional for those of us that live a little more rural) That's a lot of dazzling talk.

will have to have r33_RGSport code for me

Does decoding is tied to driver profile or the car regardless of who is driving?

Also will decoding stay even after software updates? Or need to be decoded each time the software is updated?

[mitch57]

Originally Posted by MB21

Does decoding is tied to driver profile or the car regardless of who is driving?

Also will decoding stay even after software updates? Or need to be decoded each time the software is updated?

First thing, as I understand it, you have to have "Automatic High Beams" as an option on your vehicle. That's enabled by pushing the bottom button on the turn signal stock. Once that's enabled I believe it also enables the anti-dazzle feature once it's been coded. I'm guessing that it's not profile specific but I'll let other's chime in that no for sure.

r33_RGSport, who does the coding, told me it would have to be coded again if you get a software update.

[aas5]

I don't think this is an option for the laser lights, at least I was told I couldn't code it on the laser lights. Has anyone been able to do that? I had it on my previous car and it worked very well. Was cool to drive with it at night.

[jcarlilesiu]

Originally Posted by mitch57

First thing, as I understand it, you have to have "Automatic High Beams" as an option on your vehicle. That's enabled by pushing the bottom button on the turn signal stock. Once that's enabled I believe it also enables the anti-dazzle feature once it's been coded. I'm guessing that it's not profile specific but I'll let other's chime in that no for sure.

r33_RGSport, who does the coding, told me it would have to be coded again if you get a software update.

This is not correct.

r33_RGSport coded a bunch of options for me. Due to a hardware failure, my system was re-flashed. I lost everything except anti-dazzle, that was unaffected by the new software.

[ifr]

Originally Posted by jcarlilesiu

This is not correct.

r33_RGSport coded a bunch of options for me. Due to a hardware failure, my system was re-flashed. I lost everything except anti-dazzle, that was unaffected by the new software.

Depends on how anti dazzle was coded.

If the modified fa was written to the car and vo coded then the coding would persist post software upgrade. This is a good thing unless bmw decide to compare your modified fa with stock vin for any reason. On balance highly unlikely.

If anti dazzle was fdl coded then it would be overwritten if the target ECU were programmed with new istep.

[thenew3]

Originally Posted by jcarlilesiu

This is not correct.

r33_RGSport coded a bunch of options for me. Due to a hardware failure, my system was re-flashed. I lost everything except anti-dazzle, that was unaffected by the new software.

That's good to hear. I was holding off on having r33_RGSport code mine until when my car gets the 07/2020 update.

[Wild Blue]

Interesting. That's the first I've heard of something that was coded, that did not disappear during a software update. Good to know.

[mitch57]

Originally Posted by jcarlilesiu

This is not correct.

r33_RGSport coded a bunch of options for me. Due to a hardware failure, my system was re-flashed. I lost everything except anti-dazzle, that was unaffected by the new software.

Not according r33_RGSport. Below is his response to that very question. I'm just relaying what he told me.

Originally Posted by mitch57
Quote:
Originally Posted by r33_RGSport
Quote:
Originally Posted by mitch57
Hello,

What do you charge for the Anti-Dazzle? I probably won't do it until my car is out of warranty or until it gets approved for the US market which will happen any day now.

Thanks,

Mitch

Mitch,

My rate is $100/session.

Coding Anti-Dazzle doesn't void your warranty.

Ben @ RG Sport


Hi Ben,

Thanks. I assume that once the dealer or an OTA update happens I will need to have it coded again. Would that be correct?
Yes, correct.

Ben @ RG Sport

[jcarlilesiu]

I realize that is what Ben is saying, and he coded mine, but I have had two updates (OTA & Dealer Forced) and neither one affected anti-dazzle.

Maybe I just got lucky.

[mitch57]

Originally Posted by jcarlilesiu

I realize that is what Ben is saying, and he coded mine, but I have had two updates (OTA & Dealer Forced) and neither one affected anti-dazzle.

Maybe I just got lucky.

It would be interesting to see if others that have had him code this feature are able to retain the coding after an update. I would pay him to do it on my car IF I knew for sure that I wouldn't lose the coding after an update.

I know you didn't lose the coding but I would like to hear from others that have had the same experience as you.

[thenew3]

Originally Posted by mitch57

It would be interesting to see if others that have had him code this feature are able to retain the coding after an update. I would pay him to do it on my car IF I knew for sure that I wouldn't lose the coding after an update.

I know you didn't lose the coding but I would like to hear from others that have had the same experience as you.

That's why I'm holding off till my car gets the 07/2020 OTA. Rumors are that BMW should start pushing it out in US in the next couple of weeks.

[huskerdoc2020]

Originally Posted by thenew3

That's why I'm holding off till my car gets the 07/2020 OTA. Rumors are that BMW should start pushing it out in US in the next couple of weeks.

I just got the 7/2020.60 update

[thenew3]

Originally Posted by huskerdoc2020

I just got the 7/2020.60 update

OTA or at the dealer?

[huskerdoc2020]

Originally Posted by thenew3

OTA or at the dealer?

Dealer. I have yet to get an OTA.

[mitch57]

Originally Posted by thenew3

That's why I'm holding off till my car gets the 07/2020 OTA. Rumors are that BMW should start pushing it out in US in the next couple of weeks.

I already have 07/2020.30 so I probably won't see another update until 11/2020.xx at the very earliest unless I get updated by my dealer.

It will be interesting to see if anyone has anit-dazzle coded on 07/2020.xx and gets an update later. If the coding sticks after that update then I'm all in!

[huskerdoc2020]

Does anyone have any ideas what may be included in 11/2020.xx?

[Heimdall]

Originally Posted by mitch57

I already have 07/2020.30 so I probably won't see another update until 11/2020.xx at the very earliest unless I get updated by my dealer.

It will be interesting to see if anyone has anit-dazzle coded on 07/2020.xx and gets an update later. If the coding sticks after that update then I'm all in!

I had the suspension calibrated and lost all codings.
Anti-dazzle I'm almost 90% sure it's gone, but I only drove it once at night. And I didn't see those additional lightened spots like I used to. And I was paying attention for that.

[jsmonet]

The only reason you'd lose coding on a specific module is if that module was included in the overall update. This is why for 07/2020 you lost things like ASD-off but didn't lose some of your other changes like turning off the volume pop-over display

[ifr]

Originally Posted by jsmonet

The only reason you'd lose coding on a specific module is if that module was included in the overall update. This is why for 07/2020 you lost things like ASD-off but didn't lose some of your other changes like turning off the volume pop-over display

Exactly this. These are the ONLY scenarios where coding will be retained:
1) upgrade doesn't touch a coded ECU. This is only likely with a minor upgrade e.g. 07/2020.25 to 07/2020.60. Major branch upgrades usually do a full car program and recode. Not necessarily every ECU will be programmed, but all the one's coders care about will be.
2) VO coding used, and the modified FA was written to the car

In these 2 scenarios the coding will 'stick'. Doesn't guarantee it will still have the same effect with newer software, but the coding will persist.

ANY other scenario and the coding will be wiped during an i-step upgrade, whether dealer delivered or OTA.

[Resjudicata]

Originally Posted by mitch57

It would be interesting to see if others that have had him code this feature are able to retain the coding after an update. I would pay him to do it on my car IF I knew for sure that I wouldn't lose the coding after an update.

I know you didn't lose the coding but I would like to hear from others that have had the same experience as you.

I've had my car software updated twice at the dealership. 06.2019 to 11.2019 to 07.2020 and each time the anti dazzle coding stayed.

Ben did recode the other features each time, but even he confirmed as I confirmed that the ANTIDAZZLE was NOT affected by the software updates. He did NOT recode that part. He did that part once and done.

[MB21]

Originally Posted by mitch57

It would be interesting to see if others that have had him code this feature are able to retain the coding after an update. I would pay him to do it on my car IF I knew for sure that I wouldn't lose the coding after an update.

I know you didn't lose the coding but I would like to hear from others that have had the same experience as you.

Ben @RG Sport said that sometimes the coding survived software update but sometimes it might be gone, this mean he had all cases then

[Heimdall]

Hi everyone

Sorry for the silly question

But which mainseries do I choose if my G07 software version is 2020.07.30?

And the ones in the psdzdata are :

1) S18A_20_03_569_V_004_000_001

2) S18A_20_07_560_V_004_000_000