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      10-21-2018, 06:43 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by mpowered5 View Post
When I decode my vin. It says VLD is de-coded. Does that mean I don't have it. Or is it a double negative meaning I do.
I haven't had the x5 out at night lately to look into this.

If not, can it be coded with bimmercode. I do have the front camera.
All US models will have the 8S4 "Decoding Variable Light Distribution". That means it is turned off for the US market. It can be coded (turned back on) with bimmercode, but any future software update from the dealer will clear this coding. The only way to enable VLD permanently it is with esys and a change to your VO. And before you ask, no, bimmercode cannot do VO coding.

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Originally Posted by beerhunter2 View Post
so is VLD for LED headlights only or it works with Xenon too?
VLD is for both LED and Xenon.
HBA is only for LED in the US and requires the cameras as mentioned above.
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