[austinspencer]

Hey guys! (2019 Mini Cooper F56 - Base Model)

I purchased a set of Smoked UJ Tail Lights from Amazon, and I'm having some issues coding them in Bimmercode.
Amazon Link: Here

The problem that I am running into now, is narrowing down the accurate information for properly coding these in the US. I have poked through every forum regarding the Sequential part of these lights, and from what I found out it all narrows down to a couple culprits.

1. The lights may just need to be coded properly.
2. The included Power Connector might need to be modified.
3. The lights I bought, may just not be sequential.

Like I said, I've tried my best to follow instructions to code them and I have only dug myself into a deeper hole.

Here is what they are currently programmed to;

As you can tell, it's not looking too good! When braking the tail lights don't even light up!

While attempting to code these, at one point the Sequential or Amber part of the light, was actually lit. So even if these are not sequential I'm hoping to at least have the amber section light up for my blinkers.

Here is a photo of the pin connector on the back as well.

There is also a "Lighting System Malfunction" error that will not go away or stop beeping.

If anyone reading this has had any luck with their own lights, or can break down exactly how to fix this coding wise. I would GREATLY appreciate it! <3

Also, I am located in the Los Angeles area. So if anyone knows someone who can help locally let me know!

Thanks again everyone!

 

[in_wonee]

Hey guys! (2019 Mini Cooper F56 - Base Model)

I purchased a set of Smoked UJ Tail Lights from Amazon, and I'm having some issues coding them in Bimmercode.
Amazon Link: Here

The problem that I am running into now, is narrowing down the accurate information for properly coding these in the US. I have poked through every forum regarding the Sequential part of these lights, and from what I found out it all narrows down to a couple culprits.

1. The lights may just need to be coded properly.
2. The included Power Connector might need to be modified.
3. The lights I bought, may just not be sequential.

Like I said, I've tried my best to follow instructions to code them and I have only dug myself into a deeper hole.

Here is what they are currently programmed to;
View attachment 79212

As you can tell, it's not looking too good! When braking the tail lights don't even light up!

While attempting to code these, at one point the Sequential or Amber part of the light, was actually lit. So even if these are not sequential I'm hoping to at least have the amber section light up for my blinkers.

Here is a photo of the pin connector on the back as well.
View attachment 79213

There is also a "Lighting System Malfunction" error that will not go away or stop beeping.
View attachment 79214

If anyone reading this has had any luck with their own lights, or can break down exactly how to fix this coding wise. I would GREATLY appreciate it! <3

Also, I am located in the Los Angeles area. So if anyone knows someone who can help locally let me know!

Thanks again everyone!

Hello,

You can check the link below for your issues.

New LCI headlights & LED Rear UJ lights fit on older...

Now the question is, how can we code U.S. cars—that come with the UJ lights from the factory—to function the way their European/U.K. brethren do (i.e., separate turn and brake lights)?? ^The US cars that come with UJ lights from factory (the US spec UJ lights without the amber turn signal and...

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[Irishmykl]

There are many threads about these lights. I also have taillights from amazon, and on my 2022 F56 everything works except the turn signal part. My brake lights, reverse light, and running lights work like normal, but instead of the horizontal turn signal my brake light flashes as the turn signal.

 

[aottley]

There are many threads about these lights. I also have taillights from amazon, and on my 2022 F56 everything works except the turn signal part. My brake lights, reverse light, and running lights work like normal, but instead of the horizontal turn signal my brake light flashes as the turn signal.

 

[aottley]

I got this figured out on my 23 JCW. Not sure if this will work for Pre LCI. The tail light connector needs to be repinned. With the connector in this orientation switch the first pin on the left with pin number five or second to last on the right. This switches the turn signal from the vertical bar in the inner border of the light to the horizontal section.
I tested this pin configuration with my original lights. Both the vertical and horizontal sections blinked on the OEM light without any errors. Once repinned it does not need to be changed even if the OEM lights are reinstalled.

 

[Irishmykl]

I got this figured out on my 23 JCW. Not sure if this will work for Pre LCI. The tail light connector needs to be repinned. With the connector in this orientation switch the first pin on the left with pin number five or second to last on the right. This switches the turn signal from the vertical bar in the inner border of the light to the horizontal section.
I tested this pin configuration with my original lights. Both the vertical and horizontal sections blinked on the OEM light without any errors. Once repinned it does not need to be changed even if the OEM lights are reinstalled.
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I will be happy to try this once I get my car back! Thanks for the input.

 

[aottley]

I got this figured out on my 23 JCW. Not sure if this will work for Pre LCI. The tail light connector needs to be repinned. With the connector in this orientation switch the first pin on the left with pin number five or second to last on the right. This switches the turn signal fron the vertical bar in the inner border of the light to the horizontal section.
I tested this pin configuration with my original lights. Both the vertical and horizontal sections blinked on the OEM light without any errors. Once repinned it does not need to be changed even if the OEM lights are reinstalled.
View attachment 82346

I got this figured out on my 23 JCW. Not sure if this will work for Pre LCI. The tail light connector needs to be repinned. With the connector in this orientation switch the first pin on the left with pin number five or second to last on the right. This switches the turn signal from the vertical bar in the inner border of the light to the horizontal section.
I tested this pin configuration with my original lights. Both the vertical and horizontal sections blinked on the OEM light without any errors. Once repinned it does not need to be changed even if the OEM lights are reinstalled.
View attachment 82346

Mini F56 JCW tail lights

 

[viper007]

Mini F56 JCW tail lights

Thanks for posting this. I have a 2-door Cooper S on the way and have been looking at getting tail lights with amber turn signals. I had two questions for you. What do you have to do to pop the pins out of the connector and re-insert them? Also what brand of tail lights do you have. I like the VLAND ones (VLAND LED Tail lights For 2014-2022 Mini Cooper (Mini Hatch) F55 F56 F57 Union Jack Rear Lamp Chrome TrimRed) and wonder if this fix will work for these too.

 

[aottley]

This fix will work for any of the Chinese origin taillights. My tail lights were from out motoring

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There is a pink locking bar that holds the pins in place. This needs to be removed before the pins can be switched. I used a micro screwdriver to pry the tab the end of the pink bar and removed it completely. They are small tabs on the pins themselves that need to be pressed in for them to be removed.
After switching the pins the pink bar needs to be replaced by sliding it back into the locking channel.

 

[SameGuy]

What is the end result? People have been discussing EU/UK tail lights since what seems like forever, with no luck making them work like over there. Are you saying that with this simple pin swap, they now function almost exactly like the EU/UK version? So now the amber horizontal bar functions correctly as the turn signal while the vertical red bar is the brake light? And all the rest of the bars work like before…? Sorry to sound like I’m pestering you, I’m just mildly surprised that after all this time and discussion, it turns out to be something as simple as this.

 

[aottley]

What is the end result? People have been discussing EU/UK tail lights since what seems like forever, with no luck making them work like over there. Are you saying that with this simple pin swap, they now function almost exactly like the EU/UK version? So now the amber horizontal bar functions correctly as the turn signal while the vertical red bar is the brake light? And all the rest of the bars work like before…? Sorry to sound like I’m pestering you, I’m just mildly surprised that after all this time and discussion, it turns out to be something as simple as this.

I have not gotten the middle vertical bar to work as a brake light. With this swap it does not light up anymore.
With my current setup the flag lights with my park lights or headlight on. The flag gets brighter when I brake. The horizontal amber lights are on for turns and hazards.

 

[aottley]

What is the end result? People have been discussing EU/UK tail lights since what seems like forever, with no luck making them work like over there. Are you saying that with this simple pin swap, they now function almost exactly like the EU/UK version? So now the amber horizontal bar functions correctly as the turn signal while the vertical red bar is the brake light? And all the rest of the bars work like before…? Sorry to sound like I’m pestering you, I’m just mildly surprised that after all this time and discussion, it turns out to be something as simple as this.

You are right it's not correct. Just had my daughter step on the brakes. The amber lights up when braking. I will try coding with bimmercode now.

 

[Irishmykl]

I got this figured out on my 23 JCW. Not sure if this will work for Pre LCI. The tail light connector needs to be repinned. With the connector in this orientation switch the first pin on the left with pin number five or second to last on the right. This switches the turn signal from the vertical bar in the inner border of the light to the horizontal section.
I tested this pin configuration with my original lights. Both the vertical and horizontal sections blinked on the OEM light without any errors. Once repinned it does not need to be changed even if the OEM lights are reinstalled.
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Is that picture before or after the pin swap?

 

[aottley]

Is that picture before or after the pin swap?

I figured out a way to do it with no pin swap. On the US lights the Horizontal and Vertical bars are linked. I was not able to get them to function separately. The car however does have separate wires in the harness. You can use Bimmercode to activate the horizontal light wiring then assign the blinking function to it. This coding will only work for aftermarket headlights or OEM Euro lights that do not have the horizontal and vertical bars on the same internal wiring as our US lights do.

The four wires in the light have separate designations on Bimmercode and are designated right and left.

bfd_r, bfd_l for the British Flag.
bl_r, bk_l for the vertical bar.
sl_r, sl_l for the horizontal bar.
rfs_r, rfs_l for the reverse light.

There is a CCM mapping listed under 3061 LcxOutputChannels2 that need to be activated for both sides and mapped to the sl_r and sl_l. You must save each selection before returning to the previous menu.

The indicator output is listed under 3065 LceLampMapping4 Blinken function right and left output. These are mapped to the brake light or vertical bar bl_r, bl_l and need to be switched to the horizontal bar sl_r, sl_l

Scroll down to access the same line for the right side.

Go back to the main menu the select code and you will be all set

 

[Irishmykl]

Do you have a video to show it working?

 

[aottley]

Do you have a video to show it working?

https://youtube.com/shorts/VQ-F5ALqB74?feature=sha

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[SameGuy]

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Fantastic work, Anroy! Saving my pennies for a set now.

 

[Irishmykl]

https://youtube.com/shorts/VQ-F5ALqB74?feature=sha

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I guess I need to get me a OBDII reader and pay for Bimmercode

 

[Irishmykl]

It's interesting that you said the UJ part getting brighter when you brake. Mine doesnt. The UJ is just the running light and isnt tied to the brakes at all. It's just the vertical part that lights up for the brakes. So hopefully this will change the output signal from the vertical brake light and activate the horizontal turn and not change anything else.

 

[aottley]

It's interesting that you said the UJ part getting brighter when you brake. Mine doesnt. The UJ is just the running light and isnt tied to the brakes at all. It's just the vertical part that lights up for the brakes. So hopefully this will change the output signal from the vertical brake light and activate the horizontal turn and not change anything else.

That was before. In this coding set up the UJ is just the park light. This coding activates the horizontal turn signal and separates the turn signal and brake light inputs as shown in the videos.