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      06-24-2020, 03:13 PM   #1
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ICONIC GLOW Installed however...

Today I picked up my BMW G20 M Sport 330i and have the Iconic Glow Black installed + Mperformance side skirts.

When I checked the form in my car on how Iconic glow works they stated they deactivated the right Light Carpet.

I find this weird, is this because of the idea that M Performance stuff is all about the individual or is this just a stupid dealer idea.

I will call them tomorrow to find out so keep you posted...
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      06-25-2020, 03:58 PM   #2
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This does not sound correct to me as I thought the grille was fed from the headlight and why the hell would you only deactivate one side of the light carpet??
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      06-26-2020, 06:11 AM   #3
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I've not heard of this Iconic glow before, what is it? Any pics?
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      06-26-2020, 07:00 AM   #4
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I didn't know this was available for the G20. Here's a link to some info:

https://www.mlperformance.co.uk/prod...0d-330i-m340ix
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      06-26-2020, 07:17 AM   #5
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I've not heard of this Iconic glow before, what is it? Any pics?
Neither had I so had a look..... and found this.


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      06-26-2020, 11:55 AM   #6
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Neither had I so had a look..... and found this.


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Yup! X6, X5, G30 & G20 have it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjkDVG8WszI
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      06-27-2020, 02:22 AM   #7
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I didn't know this was available for the G20. Here's a link to some info:

https://www.mlperformance.co.uk/prod...0d-330i-m340ix
In this link, it states "For reasons of approval, the light carpet must be deactivated on one side."
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      06-27-2020, 07:12 AM   #8
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See below the pictures. I wonder what does reasons of Approval are. I hope this is just code related and not to the wiring setup. The BMW Dealer installed this btw.
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      06-27-2020, 08:38 AM   #9
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I can agree that the iconic glow is connected to the same connectors as the magic light carpet. However, they should just use a splitter so both magic carpet light and iconic glow are working at the same time. I would visit another dealer or contact BMW AG directly for an installation manual.
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      06-27-2020, 01:28 PM   #10
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I can agree that the iconic glow is connected to the same connectors as the magic light carpet. However, they should just use a splitter so both magic carpet light and iconic glow are working at the same time. I would visit another dealer or contact BMW AG directly for an installation manual.
Have you had this done?
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      06-30-2020, 12:11 PM   #11
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I can agree that the iconic glow is connected to the same connectors as the magic light carpet. However, they should just use a splitter so both magic carpet light and iconic glow are working at the same time. I would visit another dealer or contact BMW AG directly for an installation manual.
Have you had this done?
Ok I have an update they turned the right carpet light on again seemed to be a coding thing according to some eu rules. They also now coding to keep the front iconic glow light on apparently it's is approved for the x6 while driving but not yet for the g20 and g30. I guess it's just a regulation thing. I asked if they could provide the ui interface as in the x6 but apparently not . Then you can just turn it off yourself.
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Ok I have an update they turned the right carpet light on again seemed to be a coding thing according to some eu rules. They also now coding to keep the front iconic glow light on apparently it's is approved for the x6 while driving but not yet for the g20 and g30. I guess it's just a regulation thing. I asked if they could provide the ui interface as in the x6 but apparently not . Then you can just turn it off yourself.
I believe I read somewhere that the iconic glow remains on even while driving if it’s installed in cars here in America? Let me see if I can find the link to that.
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Ok I have an update they turned the right carpet light on again seemed to be a coding thing according to some eu rules. They also now coding to keep the front iconic glow light on apparently it's is approved for the x6 while driving but not yet for the g20 and g30. I guess it's just a regulation thing. I asked if they could provide the ui interface as in the x6 but apparently not . Then you can just turn it off yourself.
Strange how it's approved for one car yet no others. I can only think it must be to do with the possibility of a dazzle hazard maybe

What did the UI in the X6 look like and add that you don't have??
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      07-02-2020, 03:28 AM   #14
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Update, everything seems to work fine now. Iconic glow goes on while driving (so does not turn off) and will show in the front when unlocking the car depending on how bright it is outside. All coding is fine now. No UI update like the X6 so I can't manually turn it off that is the only downside.

I think while driving the light is just subtle and not overwhelming, the headlights as expected take the main focus when passing by fast, if driving slow you can clearlly see the Iconic glow, if its really dark the iconic glow shows best.
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Strange how it's approved for one car yet no others. I can only think it must be to do with the possibility of a dazzle hazard maybe

What did the UI in the X6 look like and add that you don't have??
Hi OM3RTA, please check the post above yours, I put a picture from the UI from the X6 in Germany.
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Update, everything seems to work fine now. Iconic glow goes on while driving (so does not turn off) and will show in the front when unlocking the car depending on how bright it is outside. All coding is fine now. No UI update like the X6 so I can't manually turn it off that is the only downside.

I think while driving the light is just subtle and not overwhelming, the headlights as expected take the main focus when passing by fast, if driving slow you can clearlly see the Iconic glow, if its really dark the iconic glow shows best.
It's almost demonic looking and sorry I see what you mean about the X6's UI now
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Hi deepdish,

i have got the same issue , how did you resolve it. did you reach out to BMW or some one else.
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      04-06-2021, 12:59 AM   #18
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i have got the same issue , how did you resolve it. did you reach out to BMW or some one else.
I asked the dealer to resolve it. So better go back if they installed it and ask for your wish.
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Just had the Iconic Glow grille installed at my local BMW dealer here in South Australia - no issues whatsover, light carpet, etc. working fine from the start.
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Just had the Iconic Glow grille installed at my local BMW dealer here in South Australia - no issues whatsover, light carpet, etc. working fine from the start.
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Just had the Iconic Glow grille installed at my local BMW dealer here in South Australia - no issues whatsover, light carpet, etc. working fine from the start.
Looks great man! [IMG][/IMG]
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I asked the dealer to resolve it. So better go back if they installed it and ask for your wish.
which bmw branch fixed this issue for you? can you please give me their details...

i'm trying to get bmw in the uk to resolve this for me, as i have had the same issue where they have disabled the floor led after installing the iconic grille... when i asked them to resolve it, they said this is installed as per the instructions and it is correctly installed. There must be someone that can advise them how to get it all to work...
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I asked the dealer to resolve it. So better go back if they installed it and ask for your wish.
which bmw branch fixed this issue for you? can you please give me their details...

i'm trying to get bmw in the uk to resolve this for me, as i have had the same issue where they have disabled the floor led after installing the iconic grille... when i asked them to resolve it, they said this is installed as per the instructions and it is correctly installed. There must be someone that can advise them how to get it all to work...

BMW Amstelveen : van Poelgeest in The Netherlands. Just tell your dealer you don't accept this, and that they should fix this. They can code it.
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