BMW F32 M4 F82 Headlights Full Adaptive LED LCI Right Left

The LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) “Icon” headlights are the most sought-after lighting upgrade for the F32 4 Series and F82 M4. Released for the 2018 model year, these units moved away from the traditional circular “Corona Rings” to a more aggressive, hexagonal “Iconic” DRL design. These are Full Adaptive LED units, meaning they use LED technology for all light functions, including high/low beams, turn signals, and cornering lights.

Technical Specifications

• Compatibility: * BMW 4 Series (F32 Coupe, F33 Convertible, F36 Gran Coupe) LCI 2018–2020.

  • BMW M4 (F82/F83) LCI 2018–2020.

  • Retrofittable to Pre-LCI (2014–2017) models with specialized wiring harnesses and coding

• Technology: Full LED with Selective Beam (Anti-dazzle).

• Design: Hexagonal “Iconic” 3D Daytime Running Lights.

• Turn Signal: Integrated LED “eyebrow” above the main projectors.

Key Performance Features

• BMW Selective Beam: These are “intelligent” headlights. When the high beams are active, the system can create a “tunnel” of darkness around oncoming traffic or vehicles ahead while keeping the rest of the road fully illuminated.

• Predictive Cornering: By communicating with the steering angle sensor and the GPS (on equipped models), the internal LED projectors swivel into corners before the car even begins to turn.

• Color Temperature: Produces a crisp $6000\text{K}$ white light, which is closer to natural daylight than xenon or halogen, significantly reducing eye fatigue during long night drives.

• Speed-Dependent Aim: The light pattern automatically widens at lower city speeds for better sidewalk visibility and narrows/lengthens at highway speeds for maximum reach.

Installation & Retrofit Information

If you are selling or installing these as a “Complete” set, keep the following technical requirements in mind:

1. Module Configuration: A “Complete” unit must include the LED Main Light Modules, the Cornering Light Modules, and the DRL/Turn Signal Modules (mounted to the exterior of the housing).

2. Coding (VO Coding): Even on LCI vehicles, if these are replacement units, they must be “taught” to the car’s FEM (Front Body Electronics Module). For Pre-LCI retrofits, the vehicle’s VO (Vehicle Order) must be modified to include option code $552$ (Adaptive LED).

3. Hardware Note: The LCI units use different mounting brackets and connectors than the early Xenon versions. If retrofitting to an older M4, a specific pinning change at the headlight connector is usually required.