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Old 3rd February 2007, 23:43   #1
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Check light warning / Light ECU programmable?

First, yes I did a search and didnt come up with anything.

Question: Does anyone know if our light ECU is programmable? Can the stealer program our light ECU module to disable check warning lights?

I understand that this is doable on some 3 series.

I basically want to replace my license plate lights with LED bulbs but I hate getting the "check lic plate" fault light. And I dont want to install a load resistor either.
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I replaced mine with an LED an got the same message a few months back, didn't really think anything could be done about. I'm curious if anyone has tried getting the ECU reprogrammed?

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Update

Per my Service Advisor, the ECU on all E39's are not programmable to disable the check light warning.
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You can only do it with a custom Ibus interface.
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Thanks guys!! I'll either leave it as is or see if I can install a load resistor.
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