DIY install ambient interior lighting for your BMW F series! F10 Ambient Light LED Kit: Aliexpress compressed link: rb.gy/lbbzjo Vgate for BimmerCode BT Tool: amzn.to/2PgBtKP
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@Mister_Bimmer2 жыл бұрын
Dude, I wanted to do something as clean as this one but now I'm second-guessing. I appreciate you trying your best to make it as clear as possible. You just earned a subscriber.
@doubleL_S Жыл бұрын
What a nightmare this looks like. Absolutely well done for making this work.
@ianpark70912 жыл бұрын
I was keep playing this video as I install the light. followed step by step and finally succeeded! thank you so much Leo!
@RockoOmazing2 жыл бұрын
Wow this video came in CLUTCH.. i ordered these during the pandemic and i tried finding a video to get some guidance and couldnt find anyyyyy info.. now you made this and made me feel WAY more confident on doing the install haha but man soooo much work ugh not exactly looking forward to it but its ordered and i committed so its gotta get done lmao subbed +1
@neelpurswani601 Жыл бұрын
Bro is there any video for cic unit for the ambient lighting???
@jessegriffith64012 жыл бұрын
I bought this led kit with very little installation instructions, decided against the install...I ended up buying and LED replacement for the factory dim orange ones. Going to put those in soon. But if they don't work I might do this install! Thanks for the hard work and showing us the way!!! Keep up the great videos! You got a subscriber!
@Sako032 жыл бұрын
Did it work?
@Sako032 жыл бұрын
Did it work?
@matthewsandstrom71162 жыл бұрын
To everyone with the CIC system: I was having issues for 3 hours trying to figure out how to wire in the ambient module as instructions aren't too clear. The CIC system I got from Aliexpress came with an adapter for the Idrive controller + adapter for boot lid button - I just used the Idrive adapter only and it works perfect via radio controls. - main harness to ambient module - adapter between Idrive controller to ambient module No need for wiring into FRM/OBD for power etc. The thing that made me struggle was the one plug on the ambient module not making proper contact - reworked the plug and perfect - make sure to double check all pins and plug connections properly!
@1Denmorak Жыл бұрын
Do you recommend the CIC Set with MMI? Where were the concerns about not using the OBD/FRM? Thanks.
@matthewsandstrom7116 Жыл бұрын
@@1Denmorak what do you mean exactly by mmi? The wiring diagram with the installation instructions shows to get power from obd and multiple videos show power from frm or window switches but not necessary
@1Denmorak Жыл бұрын
@@matthewsandstrom7116 sorry I may have expressed myself wrong. I mean the Idrive controller. Is it easy to change the colors with the set for the i-drive controller? You don’t change the colors over the favorite buttons ? I only need to connect the light with the IDrive controller an it works? Thanks
@matthewsandstrom7116 Жыл бұрын
@@1Denmorak yes, it is very easy, centre console trim comes out with one t20 bolt, connect the adapter to idrive controller and ambient module and everything will work perfect with radio controls🙏👍
@1Denmorak Жыл бұрын
@@matthewsandstrom7116 ok thanks. I had reservations about working on the obd/frm. I buy the idrive set. 🙏
@Splintercell1422 жыл бұрын
thx from germany, searching for months on this LED build for my F11 ❤️👍🏽
@Max-mu2ts2 жыл бұрын
omg! mate, you saved me ! I just bought the same light , but I don't know how to install it.
@Warrior22120 Жыл бұрын
Hello, maybe you have an answer, I bought an ambient light kit and I have 6 wires from the i cic console and 4 wires in this module, is it somehow connected to this cic control or not?
@dominicanlenny123 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it brodie 🙏🏽 you clutch for this video !!
@leozavaroff90553 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I appreciate it, I hope this video helps you brotha
@incoincognito185 Жыл бұрын
I have an f10 from 2011.. 525d.. no original ambient light.. i think that mine is CIC.. i really would love to have the ambient lights in my car.. this video will help me install it.. i just dont know where to put the cables of the powering.. yours is in the idrive with a module right? How can i make it work with an CIC? Greets from Holland
@mgl63823 Жыл бұрын
Wow what an install. well done
@albertketter4 ай бұрын
Bro you did an amazing job on this video it just helped me install the same kit in a customers vehicle and I was thinking of also making a how to video but you nailed this one! Keep up the great work!
@Kim4203410 ай бұрын
Nice work!! I wanted to try but couldn’t find a video shows every details :( do u think it’s gonna be similar to do the longest dashboard lamp with CIC?
@cenkelgin Жыл бұрын
incredible install 👏👏👏👏
@basilcasapciuc5574 Жыл бұрын
Красавчик. Респект. Это первый такой комментарий за 12 лет. Будешь в германи приезжай в Берлин.
@leozavaroff9055 Жыл бұрын
Обязательно, спасибо бро🤙🏼
@NETTNETTCLUBVIDEOs3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leo! I've been searching for this for a while now. By the way, does this work the same for CIC
@leozavaroff90553 жыл бұрын
It does work, the installation process is a little different. I believe you tap into the FRM module, there’s pins in it, instead of getting power from the iDrive module, BUT, if you ever decide to retrofit the NBT (2014-2017) head unit display, you can get the NBT kit via aliexpress and do the same install I did. If you check the aliexpress link in the description, you can check the actual description on aliexpress and it has some images of how the CIC is installed, but still the same process wiring the doors, etc. hope I helped!
@NETTNETTCLUBVIDEOs3 жыл бұрын
@@leozavaroff9055 yeah will check it out. Thanks Leo!
@AliAbbas-pb7eo2 жыл бұрын
@@leozavaroff9055 need a little help after installation idrive controller stopped working any ideas what it could be?
@user-en6wg2cz5k Жыл бұрын
@@AliAbbas-pb7eo same
@AliAbbas-pb7eo Жыл бұрын
@@user-en6wg2cz5k did you get the problem fixed and what was it ?
@djrami863 жыл бұрын
What is different between Cic please ??
@AndreiAndrei-je7wiАй бұрын
Great video. I also want to install ambient lights on the f10. One question, did your car have factory ambient lights before this retrofit? And lăsat question, you need to cut any wire? Thanks a lot.
@yooman53 жыл бұрын
Ooh this video made me understand, so easy now, thanks alot bro ! In this weekend im gonna install it :)
@leozavaroff90553 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That’s why I made it, to help everyone out!
@JS-xv2uh3 жыл бұрын
Crazy install! Would love to see an exhaust build 🔥🔥
@shadiomar41932 жыл бұрын
This video was super helpful! Thank you! I have a question though, did you notice any noise/buzzing from the speakers after installing this kit?
@sofianm57723 жыл бұрын
Keep up the efforts , great video bro , will definitely order and get this install done
@imjdotty2162 жыл бұрын
is there a way you could update or upgrade the screen unit to the 2014+ year ones ?
@nefariousen38472 жыл бұрын
Can you do an updated video bro? Show the finished results a bit more and update on the bimmer code colours, and if this is applicable to other BMWs like 4 and 5 series?
@Denis-xh9zz Жыл бұрын
Do you know by now if its fits for a bmw 4 ?
@nickcho04253 жыл бұрын
Sick fuckin video dude, it’s like you said. Nobody else has a more well explained video like this anywhere else👌
@AlberTo15eG3 жыл бұрын
I install exactly the same ambient light on my F10 few weeks ago and I had an issue with the color changing ( not matching with the screen ) and it was from module, one of the connectors has a bent pin ( just to let anyone knows in case they have that problem ). I'm waiting to see that color changed from the idrive as you mention bro. Good luck !
@jonathanurena24672 жыл бұрын
I’m having the same problem I hit orange on the screen and it turns green
@AlberTo15eG2 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanurena2467 All the other colours are different than you select?
@jsj5552 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanurena2467 Did you manage to fix this? I am having the exact same issue. Have changed modules also and checked all wiring
@jsj5557 ай бұрын
@@jonathanurena2467did you manage to fix this issue?
@Rokii97042 жыл бұрын
Thank you Leo. I'm watching your video and working on it. I have a question. I want to know how to put the 15:50 door pocket LED bar. The space is very small there, and even if you press the bar with your fingers, it doesn't go in...
@Max-mu2ts2 жыл бұрын
mate, I have to thank you again, I am going to install my lights tomorrow. How long does this installation take?
@levideva3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Leo for your time to show us how to install the leds. Instructions were unclear and I was planning to take the car to a shop to get it fitted. I guess I will install it myself and spare some money. I have a question regarding the color selections. I have seen that the color name is given by a group of colors like White/Blue/Red. Whenever you select one of this color combo is it actually a single color or there are 3 colors fading to eachother and changing? Thank you!
@leozavaroff90553 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late reply, they change colors if you keep hitting the same color.
@razwanpnrazwanpn3723 жыл бұрын
it is not possible to install with the original cables????
@mkalter13 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much man, just bought this for my F20 but the instructions were a bit unclear. This helps a lot! Btw, did you figure out how to show the correct colors in iDrive?
@leozavaroff90553 жыл бұрын
Not yet, my BimmerCode stopped working for whatever reason, I think it has something to do with changing the hex values etc, need to see if I can get my app working again
@mkalter13 жыл бұрын
@@leozavaroff9055 Thanks, i’ll let you know if I was able to code it once I receive the leds
@ivanvilla77443 жыл бұрын
Bro! I have a 2016 f21, I would like to know if you have already installed the lights to your car? and which ones did you put them? please!
@Denis-xh9zz Жыл бұрын
Is it also the Same Product for a BMW F36? In the product Description from the link it says that it is for the F10. However i can not find the Same product for the f36. Therefore i would be interested to know if i can install this product in my f36
@muzafarsadat73212 жыл бұрын
Hi leo, i have an f10 2013. I followed your instructions on the bimmercode app but, after i did the whole coding only „classic mode“ popped up. Do you know why? I think that my car is an nbt because i had to select the dip switches to nbt radio switch controll to be able changing colour. Cic radio switch controll did not work so it has to be an nbt.
@almircelikovic48633 ай бұрын
Bro i have the same problem now. Do you know now whats the problem? Thank you very much 👍
@Ocean38Ger2 ай бұрын
Nice work, do you have another link which works from aliexpress or similar ? Cant find yours
@danielburlachenko92614 ай бұрын
Mine won’t turn off when I turn off the car. Any ideas?
@marcoaromano37979 ай бұрын
I did everything according to the video, I only mounted the passenger side because it was late and I had to go home, I turn the car on and the LEDs only work for 2/3 seconds and go off, then the idrive controller doesn't work either. solutions? Thank you
@johnnyderbi2 жыл бұрын
Hello i want to do the same with my bmw F07 I have the original ambient lightning Does it exist? Nice video by the way Nice video
@YOARIPEL20103 жыл бұрын
Thank you Leo very well explained the video of great help
@yooman53 жыл бұрын
Can you do a vid to install the module on cic models to?:p cant get mine to work xD
@officialid2v216 Жыл бұрын
did u figure this out?
@leozavaroff90553 жыл бұрын
Oh man I messed up, those pins are actually pin16, pin15, pin14, pin13. Oops!
@gamerslust65332 жыл бұрын
You a wasteman enuh
@razwanpnrazwanpn3723 жыл бұрын
You're super cool but how long have you been done
@Fefdetailing7 ай бұрын
Hello, does anyone know how to wire this for Bmw f30 via CD buttons?
@XxDiabloxXify3 жыл бұрын
Very nice tutorial! Only one question, did you have ambient lights before this installation? And if yes, do you have any ideea if the door has those clips to hold the leds if I don't have ambient lights package?
@leozavaroff90553 жыл бұрын
Mine already had ambient light, if you take off your wood trim you might be able to see the channel the light goes into
@XxDiabloxXify3 жыл бұрын
@@leozavaroff9055 great, thank you for your reply!
@jaysin16412 жыл бұрын
Hey Leo have you got a link to the exact kit you bought on Ali?
@razwanpnrazwanpn3723 жыл бұрын
for CIC Mode must be installed the same?
@charlessimmons40692 ай бұрын
I did it, everything works. Thanks bro
@MrFlash42033 ай бұрын
How many hours roughly does this take ?
@bimmerm3541 Жыл бұрын
I wonder where the rear door cable connects? whether it goes directly to the center console or to the front door?
@likakosalb14663 жыл бұрын
The module connector it’s to small to connect to module am I missing a part or they sent the wrong module
@leozavaroff90553 жыл бұрын
What year? And which kit did you get? Cic or nbt?
@loljzgamer0110 ай бұрын
Hi I habe nbt and installed like you and coded but the color always swap on green and if I select blue it’s shown nothing you have any information
@M5claw2 жыл бұрын
Question. Let’s say you disconnect the f10s Idrive connect pre LCI version. And you plug it back and it won’t the ambient lights won’t turn on as they normally did. What can I troubleshoot?
@Denis-xh9zz Жыл бұрын
Is it also the Same Product for a BMW F36? In the product Description from the link it says that it is for the F10. However i can not find the Same product for the f36. Therefore i would be interested to know if i can install this product in my f36
@aliniazi54112 жыл бұрын
Hi @leo, I’ve fit the kit on the car, however only the driver door and dash led is coming on. Other 3 doors no light at all, any idea what I’ve done wrong? Thanks
@Heimdal763 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Leo. Thanks a lot!
@tinkybhoy2 жыл бұрын
Mate you did Brilliant Honestly , defo the MAN.......A need you in Scotland to do mine......al pay your plane and put u up and you can also vist Scotland.....and a Mean that,,,,,,keep it up.......x I just became a granpa, and lost my wife in november at 51, So you really cheered ma up. Just pick my new car up Today.....take care....xxxx
@lucianoctaviansimion41653 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I installed step by step ofter your instructions 👍🏼. And my hands didn't look like yours 😅
@sylwiakrupka29822 жыл бұрын
Hi I have similar ambient with 8 colour but is only one colour on green I drive not change anything any suggestions please
@GhOst-ks3pf2 жыл бұрын
Hey i have a question first sorry for my english, i have installed the same light set for nbt and the leds are on ( the car is closed the ignition is off and the leds all are on dont go off they go off after 5-10 min but if i turn my light switch on 0 the led light is on what can i do?
@yourfashionist45073 жыл бұрын
I have installed all the way. Just don’t know how to connect it to the footwell module cic
@Klaidas_S2 жыл бұрын
Hi my instalation is 4 pin like yours 9 colores, but my idrive is 10 pin :( how ca i connect my ambient light?
@Chamsdlr10 ай бұрын
The aliexpress link doesnt work for my country, would you mind to send a new one?
@MrFlash4203Ай бұрын
Did you ever find a way of renaming the colours to reflect what they actually are?
@leozavaroff9055Ай бұрын
I did not unfortunately
@MrFlash4203Ай бұрын
@@leozavaroff9055 that’s a shame I fitted mind as per your instructions and worked great just the names are annoying haha.
@incoincognito185 Жыл бұрын
Great job.. you give me the confidence to do it by myself.. where did you get the led set from?
@rts18803 жыл бұрын
Can I use door cards wirh existing ambient light and get power 5v from Window switch ?
@XynLP2 жыл бұрын
Hey Guys, I have a Problem, I bought this LED for my BMW... But... My controller isn't black... Its Blue and I don't have two connectors I only have one? PLS help
@aliawad1202 Жыл бұрын
Hey bro can u adjust the brightness with these lights?
@lucianoctaviansimion41653 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@nicholesward4316 Жыл бұрын
Do a vid of upgrading your gauge cluster to 6wb
@Luigy21112 жыл бұрын
It’s beautiful, I want this done….but I feel like it’s tooooo much for just lights…
@sa-iu1cc2 жыл бұрын
How much would an install like this cost in your opinion? Including the price of the lights from a separate manufacturer?
@zaintasneem26382 жыл бұрын
I have a question. How do you change the colours without a remote? I have a cic version.
@ProjectBimmers2 жыл бұрын
Very good content bro. My girl would love for me to do that to the F07...I'm more into audio than lights. Since it's my car. Lol Yea
@daydreamer25763 жыл бұрын
you did a great job man! really very nice. btw, it wasnt easier to repair stock ambient that you had? to change diodes and fibre cable?
@leozavaroff90553 жыл бұрын
My stock ambient light was working perfectly, I just wanted it to be color changeable, if it was possible to change the diode to be 9 colors and leave the stock fiber cable I would have done that, but to my knowledge there isn’t such a kit
@daydreamer25763 жыл бұрын
@@leozavaroff9055 thanks for reply. one more question. do you think its posible to connect led stripe directly to the cable that comes from stock ambient lighting? im looking just to update stock color,orange one but dont want to unmount all car to insert new wires.
@Ventsi24 Жыл бұрын
@@daydreamer2576 did you manage to do it?
@alext62572 жыл бұрын
I have a BMW G01 X3 I would like to install the ambient light kit into, where did your source your kit from ?
@pruteanuionel8970 Жыл бұрын
Good job. Thanks for video
@igorromanovsky9565 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for the video. Isn't discunecting the Airbags will give an error?
@igorromanovsky9565 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to do this installation without removing the Airbags?
@mitranasorinconstantin2 жыл бұрын
Hi. It is work on a bmw f10 face-lift Nbt if it has from factory 2 colors ?
@walodjali2843 Жыл бұрын
Guten Tag,wo bekomme ich die Installation Anleitung
@suyeonkim8703 жыл бұрын
매력 쩌네ㅋ 완전 상남자!
@fastlane29143 жыл бұрын
How do you remember how to put it all back together?? 😅
@ProOEM2 жыл бұрын
from 09/2012 all BMW f10 got NBT ;)
@stanislavgrebenyuk42713 жыл бұрын
Hey! could you help me? I connected everything in the same way as for your video, but now the multimedia washer does not work! rearranged the plug from the car back tode does not work! encoded may not be correct!
@leozavaroff90553 жыл бұрын
Здарова, iDrive controller не работает? У меня так же, fuse проверить надо, я забываю какой. Он сзади glove box!
@leozavaroff90553 жыл бұрын
Fuse надо поменять на этот контроллер, проверь на гоогли который едет на контроллер, у меня так же было, думал надо покупать новый контроллер
@leozavaroff90553 жыл бұрын
Fuse number 29!
@leozavaroff90553 жыл бұрын
Maybe it’s easier to say in English, I’m not sure, I just saw your name, but check fuse number 29 behind glove box, and then reconnect idrive controller, everything should work after you replace the fuse, this happened to me a couple of times while installing
@stanislavgrebenyuk42713 жыл бұрын
@@leozavaroff9055 имеешь ввиду предохранитель под номером 29? Правильно?
@draganpepic96752 жыл бұрын
Great Video helped so much thanks. Is the coding for an bmw f32 with nbt evo id6 the same?
@Denis-xh9zz Жыл бұрын
Is it also the Same Product for a BMW F36? In the product Description from the link it says that it is for the F10. However i can not find the Same product for the f36. Therefore i would be interested to know if i can install this product in my f36
@AngelA-be9tj2 жыл бұрын
Do you know if this is doable on a e90 sedan ?
@Ste_O_D2 жыл бұрын
Are you able to pause and keep these lights on one colour rather than them fading between colours? Quality install and excellently shown
@leozavaroff90552 жыл бұрын
Yes you change them in the iDrive options under lightning so they can be one solid light. You can even dim them, or turn them off completely. The lights don’t even have an option to fade through different colors. It’ll just be the color you chose until you decide to switch it again in the menu. 👍🏼
@Ste_O_D2 жыл бұрын
@@leozavaroff9055 your a legend, I'm going to order this kit now myself 👍🏼
@liutkus3660 Жыл бұрын
@@leozavaroff9055hey, how do you turn them off completely?
@ralphmaignan8031 Жыл бұрын
Do they have this for e60s?
@Official_ionut2 жыл бұрын
2012? I can use it?
@bimmerworks Жыл бұрын
Golden hands video
@elijahpierrepaul3526 Жыл бұрын
The link you provided is the full kit of what you got ?? I’m trying to do this on my car
@elijahpierrepaul3526 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2016 535i
@teknodogg2 жыл бұрын
Can anyone do this in DFW?... I'd love to have this done to my f10!
@kubaduch12 жыл бұрын
Good job mate
@bmwowner Жыл бұрын
Awesome bro
@mohammedahmadma2 жыл бұрын
Where can i buy the LED set ?
@alexandruvarga8712 жыл бұрын
how you make the coding for a non facelift bmw f11 with cic navigation ? work same as nbt?
@Ezzidi2 жыл бұрын
Did you make it work with CIC? And how?
@KeithAsazawa2 жыл бұрын
Is there any way to dim the ambient lights after install?
@leozavaroff90552 жыл бұрын
Yes they dim
@roy.83812 жыл бұрын
Installed everything, but now my iDrive controller (knob) doesnt work anymore.. Anyone know what could have happend to it? With or without the module, no response from it.. no light no nothing.
@leozavaroff90552 жыл бұрын
It’s fuse #29 or #39 I forgot which. you could’ve plugged it in incorrectly, replace the fuse for the idrive controller and play around with the connectors again, everything should work
@leozavaroff90552 жыл бұрын
Ya should be fuse #29 on the f10
@716.b582 жыл бұрын
And if u have f30 I believe it’s fuse 25
@CS-hh4it2 жыл бұрын
I have an m5 f10 do you think everything will be the same
@leozavaroff90552 жыл бұрын
If it’s LCI yes
@AliAbbas-pb7eo3 жыл бұрын
Iv connected the wires to the idrive and the idrive controlled stopped working
@AliAbbas-pb7eo3 жыл бұрын
Mines a cic and iv done exactly what your doing with the door etc but no lights r working I don’t understand
@Ste_O_D2 жыл бұрын
Do these LED lights dim with the ambient light dimmer roller wheel on the dash? E.g. the cluster lights and stock ambient lights. Thanks
@leozavaroff90552 жыл бұрын
Yes they do, you can even turn them completely off, sorry for the late reply
@Ste_O_D2 жыл бұрын
@@leozavaroff9055 thanks for the reply just one more thing.. do these LED strips get hot at all? I want to give this a go in my F11 but don't want to risk melting anything
@leozavaroff90552 жыл бұрын
@@Ste_O_D never had any issues with them getting hot, LEDs typically run very cool.👍🏼