IL X5 M60i wrote

Valves won't open unless engine is on. Which is why I opened them with with valve controller and then pulled the fuse and now they are open 100% of the time.

IL X5 M60i wrote

Valves won't open unless engine is on. Which is why I opened them with with valve controller and then pulled the fuse and now they are open 100% of the time.

PCar2Bcar wrote

Got it, so in your application, you primarily got the valve controller to guarantee an open position, and subsequently pull the fuse. (From what i understand, it can be tricky to time when the valve is actually opening under normal circumstances and when to pull the fuse). I guess what you did guarantees strong cold start response as soon as you turn on the car.

I am assuming at this point you have no need for the valve controller remote unless you decided to plug in the fuse again to get normal operation?

BMWM3Rules wrote

Cool. So you wouldn’t need a valve controller if you just open it and pull the fuse! Good idea! Does it throw a code? I wonder if you can just unplug the harness to the valve when it’s open as well instead of pulling the fuse?

I went with the 11mode since it’s a 5 minute install and only $200-300. There are others that charge $500+ and you have to wire in a box and splice the power or run a power wire to the battery- no thanks. Not sure how 11mode does it but it’s just an adapter cable - plug and play.

IL X5 M60i wrote

I bought the 11 mode to ensure they are open before I pulled the fuse. I bought a cheap endoscope on Amazon and no matter what drive mode (sport plus, etc) the flaps didn't ever fully open where I could confirm they were open with the car parked and pull the fuse.

sharkymcpeterson wrote

I open the valves when I first start, the sound difference is obvious….cant you pull the plug then?

IL X5 M60i wrote

The valves aren't open when you start the car unless you open them with a valve controller first.

sharkymcpeterson wrote

I have a valve controller….cant you attach the controller, open the valves when car first starts? The sound difference is obvious which means you should be good to pull the fuse….does all that make sense?

IL X5 M60i wrote

Yes correct then you're good. Start the car, then press the remote to open the valves. Leave it running then pull the fuse and you're good to go they will stay open even when you turn the car off.

Prestocj wrote

Anyone having issues programming it to their Homelink? Can’t seem to get it to take. I have it in standby mode, press and hold the button until it’s blinking yellow, press the 11 mode button, Homelink button goes to solid green. But when I start up the car and press the Homelink button, I get nothing. Tried multiple times and won’t seem to work.

Open to any suggestions. TY!

mrdryeyes wrote

Same problem here. Have tried like 5 times and gave up.

Prestocj wrote

Anyone having issues programming it to their Homelink? Can’t seem to get it to take. I have it in standby mode, press and hold the button until it’s blinking yellow, press the 11 mode button, Homelink button goes to solid green. But when I start up the car and press the Homelink button, I get nothing. Tried multiple times and won’t seem to work.

Open to any suggestions. TY!

Prestocj wrote

Anyone having issues programming it to their Homelink? Can’t seem to get it to take. I have it in standby mode, press and hold the button until it’s blinking yellow, press the 11 mode button, Homelink button goes to solid green. But when I start up the car and press the Homelink button, I get nothing. Tried multiple times and won’t seem to work.

Open to any suggestions. TY!

Bowflexin wrote

Try putting the remote right below the mirror, also it may need to use 2 buttons on the homelink to have one open and the other to close the valve.

Motorin Mark wrote

That sounds strange as mine programmed first time. My center button is for my garage door opener, the left one I programmed for the valves to open and the right one I programmed for the valves to close. I held the remote directly under the buttons, dash on but car not running. Keep trying as it should work. I have a 2025 X6 M60i.