HOW TO MAKE MY BMW OEM FOG LIGHTS STROBE

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So this is it! You have been asking for years how to do this and even if it's possible. Not recommended, albeit pretty cool. How to connect your #BMWfoglights to an #ezcan
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@jaycourant5394 Год назад

Very helpful! I will definitely leave my factory horn attached in addition to the Soundbomb, love the options there. Tempted to cut the harness and bring the Nanos into the CanSmart. Thank you for ALL your awesome videos!!!!

@Diablo97810 2 года назад

Hey Steve, Love the horn delay feature. I always thought when installing the soundbomb you unplug the OEM horn and replace it. but as you demonstrated the OEM horn is still active. Do you have a video on how to make the two work together? Cheers from the Netherlands

@HelderMartinsGil 5 месяцев назад

Great video and very informative! Would it be possible to use posi tap connectors instead of cutting the harness? I am thinking of connecting my OEM pods but not comfortable cutting wires just yet

@halan236 2 года назад

Steve, this is a nice video illustrating the possibilities of incorporating the ezCan. Do you think a schematic can be posted somewhere?

@knutk4256 Год назад

Have you checked the bike's internal fault codes? I've done this on my -19 GSA, and even if it's a bit older, I think they work the same. During my 'operation', I learned the following.. The two unidentified wires are used for reporting back any problem with the lights. They are not in any way related to the On/Off swithing of the lights. And for thefeedback to work they need the grnd wire to be connected as it is. Cutting it and grounding it will throw an internal fault code. The fault code is not visible on the instrument panel, but it will not clear unless the lights are restored to OEM connections. And with an active faultcode, the bike will not allow for ANY further software upgrade, if ever needed. Also, if you allow the negeative wire to remain connected, the Aux light button on handlebar will work, as this button turns the lights on and off by isolating the negative wire to ground. So, what to do: By cutting the Positive supply wire ONLY and connect it to the positive output from EZ can, and connect the EZ Caan output to ground, you will have the lights working as desired. And the Handlebar switch will work, and there will be no internal faultcodes... This means you open up the wire harness after where it's split to get acces to the left and right supply wire only. Then you seal the harnes afterwards with the same type of tape used by BMW

@slipthegreyhound Год назад

Hi, I read with interest your comment. I’m in the process of doing this on a new bike so I don’t want any fault codes when going for a service. So, where do you actually connect the negative output from the EZ can? Just add it to the intact brown wires in the spotlight wiring loom, or elsewhere on the bike? Thanks

@knutk4256 Год назад

@@slipthegreyhound, You assume correct. Leave the ground wire in the bike harness as is (That is: Un-cut). You cut the red/blue wire ONLY, and connect the EZ can positive output to the red/blue end that leads to the light and insulate the open red/blue part that leads to the bike side of the harness, as it is still kept at +12V. Depending on how the EZ can is connected internally, you may either connect the EZcan ground wire to the bike ground, (just anywhere convenient) or you may simply leave it not connected. Grounding it will for sure work, but depending on the internal ground, the supply ground may be sufficient. A test will reveal what needs to be done. The clue is: The red/blue wire from the OEM harness is hot all the time while ignition is on. The bike turns the AUX lights on/off by controlling the ground connection. Thus, the OEM lights on/off switch on the handlebare is kept functioning as it controls the ground connection, while the EZ can controls the positive supply and will make it possible to dim the lights as well as flash the lights along with the signal lights (if you use two chanels from the EZ can, intercepting the blu/red cable after it's being split in the OEM harness). The only limitation that this way of doing it is that if the EZcan is programmed to leave the AUX lights on a while after the engine is stopped, the bike will block this from happening as it shuts off the ground to the lights when engine is stopped. The positive effect is that all the bike-controlled funtions regarding the AUX lights are intact.

@slipthegreyhound Год назад

@@knutk4256 Thank Your for you reply. Much appreciated!

@kevinhelmers7604 11 месяцев назад

I have tried all the described options, it works as it should, whoever it still respond with fault error on the dash (in this case left fog light broken). 1250gsa ‘2022 I don’t want the errors, so i gave up after many hours😂😂

@ontheroad2279 Год назад

Do any of your customer get problems with MoT passing with theses lights?

@ABIKETHING Год назад

No. Not heard of this causing any issues

@redman2751 3 месяца назад

Is there a wiring diagram available for these bikes available somewhere. I’d love to take a look at it. I’m a factory trained master tech on Nissan and now on heavy duty trucks and would love to take a look at the BMW wiring.

@SMADSteve 4 месяца назад

Awesome content, Do you have any affiliate or recommended companies in Australia (Sydney) that will do similar work?

@BikerandBits 2 года назад

I'm sure with a bit of research if you can have the switch operate the OEM lights through the EZcam then there must be a way of using the switch to turn on/off additional Denali lights

@mianozzy6772 2 года назад

Can’t wait until I get for my Triumph Tiger GT PRo.

@Getting-On Год назад

Great video Steve and Co. How do you get the OEM horn to work on short press and OEM and Soundbomb on long hard press

@ABIKETHING Год назад

All in the ezcan settings

@Drew.Tube1 11 месяцев назад

2022 R1250RT Owner here 👋 I tried the Red and Blue wire with no luck so I gave it a go and found out that yes brown is ground but purple (left light) and white (right light) are the ones you’re able to tap into. The red and blue wire did nothing for my RT. Thanks for the video tho!

@bigred000 Год назад

Great video but I see that Tiger hiding in the background. When are we going to see what you did there??

@ABIKETHING Год назад

Soon

@angel15566 2 года назад

Como siempre, muy Interesantes tus vídeos !! Gracias

@EverythingMatthews Год назад

Hi Steve, Where is you workshop bench/S/S toll box from Cheers

@ABIKETHING Год назад

The workbench at back was bought from Homebase about 7 years ago. I fitted the under lighting. The King Dick Tools have been specially out togther for a bike thing. Will be listing these and selling these chests very soon

@AndreiGrad007 Год назад

Hi, if I install denali unit without any other lights .do you think I can put the rear light to be on like in 1200 model I think will look nice to have side lights on and middle one on just not 100% main 30% ,Do you think is possible?

@nghinghiem1823 10 месяцев назад

Steve, a fresh female (conductor, male plastic plug body) JWPF connector should still have un pierced resin/rubber seal, so this can be used to plug up the (opposite sex) connector on the motorcycle wiring to prevent moisture ingress & shorting out the wiring, instead of just wrapping it up with electrical tape! That plug can be transferred to the Denali cabling if the original factory wiring path were to be restored. Also, one could use a Denali 2-conductor (MT to JWPF) wiring adapter (packaged with CANsmart for B6 brake light connection) instead of creating de novo an adapter/harness from a male MT pigtail & female JWPF connector.

@EmsillCazm 2 года назад

Hi Steve …. Another great informative video 👍 …. Workshop Looks fantastic👍….. I like the delay feature on the SoundBomb, is this something that I can do on my Denali CanSmart/Sound Bomb set, is there a feature in the CanSmart program if that I’ve missed? Great feature if it can be done, like you said “your not scaring little old lady’s” ….. Thanks Mark

@ABIKETHING Год назад

May need to do a firmware update on your cansmart and then you’ll see the option.

@EmsillCazm Год назад

@@ABIKETHING Thank you 👍 I will have a look

@emanuelsilva2973 Год назад

Hi. Great video. On the nano lights, of the four cables, which one is live and earth? Not good at electric stuff 😂

@docgd2000 Год назад

Thank you! Very helpful. Will daisy chain my Cansmart with EZ can and add more lights.

@davidfieldhouse7722 Год назад

Anyone managed to get this working without errors on dash Everything works but shows errors on left and right additional lights

@seanbarr582 Год назад

Any wiring for these ? And a spare fog light button. I Bought a set of these bmw lights but no wiring or button for them ?

@rallye81 2 года назад

I like this option! What I don’t like is you’re across the land and over the pond, a bit far to bring my bike. I’m hoping to add some lighting options to my GSA shortly. I’m waiting for the end of riding season so I can take my time wiring up lights and SB horn. I enjoy your videos, Steve. Thanks for sharing.

@sachinsachin8007 6 месяцев назад

Your videos give me the encouragement to trample on dear and attempt to enjoy the scan empty slots that I have. Thank u.

@Drew.Tube1 11 месяцев назад

Last part ( 18:34 ) was exactly what I needed to watch… Thank you so much for your video!

@Gushn Год назад

Fantastic video. Just placed an order from Steve for the D7 bundle for my GS plus all required accesories to get the nano pods working like this. It will certainly require some effort but I am confident that with patience and Tom and Steve's help, I can get the job done. BTW I am all the way down in Honduras, Central America and I much rather purchase from A Bike Thing than dealers closer to me. That's how much I appreciate Steve's effort to create this great content and him really standing behind his customers. Thank you again.

@byever1 2 года назад

Those yellow covers are on eBay. I personally have them on my bike and they do an awesome job. You really pick up the yellow right away.

@RCloke-fv2fy Год назад

Will you becoming out with any kit or instructions on how to properly connect the pods to the cansmart for strobing and indicator possibilities?

@a9503128 2 года назад

Exactly what I’ve wanted for a while, also look super careful at the shroud and fog button there’s room for a second button

@robames4 Год назад

With regards to the other two wires on the OEM lights . Maybe the went to the on/ off switch . But love what you done

@davidarchibald5578 2 года назад

Ali express for the yellow covers. i have them.

@matthoddy3308 Год назад

Rather than cutting the original loom could a male connector not be found to make a dog tail to fit between the original connector and ezcan?

@ryanmalone2681 2 года назад

I feel like the strobing to pass is more confusing for drivers than a clear signal to go ahead. Is it just me?

@bsidethecside2283 2 года назад

Fairly antisocial and illegal in the UK to fit flashing lights other than amber IIRC.

@correykeen2956 Год назад

You keep giving me more and more ideas of how I want to run lights on my bike.

@shegocrazy Год назад

Bumblebee specs to match the bumblebee BMW. Nice!

@sunnycloudy1337 2 года назад

that poor GSA customer, no more fog button for him (unlike the second GS customer) 🥺

@ABIKETHING Год назад

He can bring it back and we’ll re fit it but it is like having 2 on off buttons. Both have to be on to get power to the lights.

@kenny4k Год назад

Is it possible to have the nanopods run at 50% but then go to 100% when indicating (in that direction) - replicating the function of the indicators. Thanks

@ABIKETHING Год назад

Yes

@illiyakuryakin3092 Год назад

I just ordered the yellow covers on Amazon. Hopefully the quality will be close to BMW standards.

@illiyakuryakin3092 Год назад

Update 11/2/22 - the yellow covers from Amazon came yesterday and I had them on in about 30 minutes. For only $30 or so they are of decent quality and the lighting makes my RT more noticeable from the front. I recommend the product.

@rayfriedman9625 Год назад

Would love to do ALL of the modifications you've demonstrated in this video--next time you're in Vegas give me a call!

@ABIKETHING Год назад

I was in vegas in April last year. Had to drive from San Diego via Joshua tree just to get to vegas to catch my flight home, not before spending a night on the strip 😂

@slipthegreyhound Год назад

THIS DOES NOT WORK! I have spent hours trying to get this to happen. If the lights switch on full power, and just turn them on/off its ok, but, if you try and dim them, turn off whilst indicating, or strobe, it brings a error message on the dash and logs an 'invisible' fault code, ie no indication on the dash. If you cut all the wires it brings a fault up immediately. Maybe if you get BMW to 'dial out the fogs it will work, but this video is a bit misleading. I tried this and ended up putting it back to OEM wiring. There's another comment on here which basically states the same.

@ABIKETHING Год назад

So you’re saying we lied? If someone says to me it doesn’t work it tells me they’re doing it wrong.

@slipthegreyhound Год назад

@@ABIKETHING I don't think you fully read my comment, just the first 4 words. Not once did I say you were lying. I would ask you to fully read the comment and then respond to the points raised.