I3(s) AliExpress ambient light -kit compatibility

Tuimasika · 10-21-2023, 01:54 PM

Hi!

Just completed install of the ambient light -kit meant for f30/31 on 2020 i3s.

Works the same, and after coding, colors and brightness are controllable via idrive.
So cheap an easy solution for the pretty dark neuronic interior during winter.

More details:
"9 Colour Ambient" aliexpress kit DIY & Coding

Misc;
- wires can be ran under seat rails, (there are divets)to prevent them snagging
- front feet lights have places ready, and snap right in.
- for idrive screen led, that illuminates dash, need to remove glovebox and 2 torx from screen holder to get ledwire routed inside the screen "arm", hole for light is already there.

More details, see fortythirtyfive's excellent guide:
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1#post30588181

bagd0003 · 10-22-2023, 10:29 PM

Nice, how about some pictures? 😀

MFNATIK · 10-23-2023, 05:03 PM

Yeah, show this off! I want to see. The only downside of having the Deka interior is the lack of ambient lighting. Anything to help rectify this is welcomed.

Tuimasika · 10-24-2023, 05:03 PM

I'll try to snap some for tomorrow.
What's the recommended free image hosting to use on this forum?

bagd0003 · 10-24-2023, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuimasika

I'll try to snap some for tomorrow.
What's the recommended free image hosting to use on this forum?

Just attach them here.

Tuimasika · 10-25-2023, 01:49 PM

Here you go, sorry for the dreary pictures, northern darkness etc.

bagd0003 · 10-25-2023, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuimasika

Here you go, sorry for the dreary pictures, northern darkness etc.

Looks nice! My 2014 has lights in those places already, but only white and orange are the options.

Tuimasika · 10-26-2023, 03:34 PM

Thanks!

Ye, didn"t install yet the door handle & Door pocket lights, as it needs more dismantling than running these.

There's also 3 light bars / strips, that could be installed anywhere, but very happy with the results thus far, as I had nothing before.

This kit has 8 different colors you can change from idrive, only orange and white matches the name in selection, others don't (Blue = green etc), but not an biggie.

farrusete · 11-30-2023, 11:56 AM

Do you have videos or photos on how to get to the idrive to install it? Sides, glovebox and screen are not a problem but I never tried the idrive zone nor the doors

Thank you

Tuimasika · 12-04-2023, 05:14 PM

Hi!

Do you mean like connecting the control-box to the actual idrive-controller?

I'll add some images I took as was installing the shebang in no particular order (also took image of the idrive y-splitter, where had to snip one plastic ridge away (the blue one from bmw, not the y-splitter blue, nor the black in y-splitter).

So basically;
0. Turn off car (didn't disconnect battery, just idrive and screen off)
1. Lift the cupholder trim by hand, pulls off pretty easily.
2. Disconnect the idrive controller plug
3. Clip in the y-splitter to idrive-controller, lights control box and the incoming cable from car
4. Plug one of the provided lights to the box
5. Turn on car and it should illuminate
6. Then start routing cables and plugging in lights

7. Code & Enjoy

farrusete · 12-04-2023, 07:14 PM

Thank you so much! Willing to receive and test them!

10-21-2023, 01:54 PM	#1
Tuimasika New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW F31 318D -16 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	I3(s) AliExpress ambient light -kit compatibility Hi! Just completed install of the ambient light -kit meant for f30/31 on 2020 i3s. Works the same, and after coding, colors and brightness are controllable via idrive. So cheap an easy solution for the pretty dark neuronic interior during winter. More details: "9 Colour Ambient" aliexpress kit DIY & Coding Misc; - wires can be ran under seat rails, (there are divets)to prevent them snagging - front feet lights have places ready, and snap right in. - for idrive screen led, that illuminates dash, need to remove glovebox and 2 torx from screen holder to get ledwire routed inside the screen "arm", hole for light is already there. More details, see fortythirtyfive's excellent guide: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1#post30588181
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10-22-2023, 10:29 PM	#2
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MFNATIK Blocked from G80/G82 for having an opinion 3498 Rep 3,729 Posts Drives: Trek Domane Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mexicali iTrader: (1)	Yeah, show this off! I want to see. The only downside of having the Deka interior is the lack of ambient lighting. Anything to help rectify this is welcomed.
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10-24-2023, 05:03 PM	#4
Tuimasika New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW F31 318D -16 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	I'll try to snap some for tomorrow. What's the recommended free image hosting to use on this forum?
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10-25-2023, 01:49 PM	#6
Tuimasika New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW F31 318D -16 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Here you go, sorry for the dreary pictures, northern darkness etc. Attached Images Last edited by Tuimasika; 10-25-2023 at 02:22 PM..
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Tuimasika New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW F31 318D -16 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Ye, didn"t install yet the door handle & Door pocket lights, as it needs more dismantling than running these. There's also 3 light bars / strips, that could be installed anywhere, but very happy with the results thus far, as I had nothing before. This kit has 8 different colors you can change from idrive, only orange and white matches the name in selection, others don't (Blue = green etc), but not an biggie. Last edited by Tuimasika; 10-26-2023 at 04:29 PM..
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11-30-2023, 11:56 AM	#9
farrusete Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Bmw i3 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Spain iTrader: (0)	Do you have videos or photos on how to get to the idrive to install it? Sides, glovebox and screen are not a problem but I never tried the idrive zone nor the doors Thank you
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12-04-2023, 05:14 PM	#10
Tuimasika New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW F31 318D -16 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Hi! Do you mean like connecting the control-box to the actual idrive-controller? I'll add some images I took as was installing the shebang in no particular order (also took image of the idrive y-splitter, where had to snip one plastic ridge away (the blue one from bmw, not the y-splitter blue, nor the black in y-splitter). So basically; 0. Turn off car (didn't disconnect battery, just idrive and screen off) 1. Lift the cupholder trim by hand, pulls off pretty easily. 2. Disconnect the idrive controller plug 3. Clip in the y-splitter to idrive-controller, lights control box and the incoming cable from car 4. Plug one of the provided lights to the box 5. Turn on car and it should illuminate 6. Then start routing cables and plugging in lights 7. Code & Enjoy Attached Images Last edited by Tuimasika; 12-04-2023 at 05:27 PM..
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farrusete Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Bmw i3 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Spain iTrader: (0)	Thank you so much! Willing to receive and test them!
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