modLight2 – Bring Modern BMW Features to Your E39/E38/E53
Our modLight2 module brings modern BMW comfort and lighting features to your E39, E38, E53 or Range Rover L322. Using advanced two-way IBUS digital communication, it integrates seamlessly with your vehicle, reading signals from OEM modules and sending digital commands just like factory systems in newer BMWs. Designed for maximum compatibility and simplicity, modLight2 is the ultimate upgrade for your car.
Compatibility:
✅ BMW 5 Series – E39 (all features)
✅ BMW X5 – E53 (all features)
✅ BMW 7 Series – E38 with LCM (all features). Not compatible with E38 LM version (before 1996).
✅ Range Rover L322 (2001–2005, BMW-based electronics)
Installation:
Quick and easy – connect just three wires (12V, Ground, IBUS). Once installed, modLight2 is ready to use and fully configurable through its simple two-button interface.
Main Features:
✅ Welcome Lights – light show when you unlock your BMW:
➤ Parking lights for 10/15/20/25 seconds + turn signals flash
➤ High beams + fogs + reverse lights for 10/15/20/25 seconds (not recommended with mirror folding)
➤ modLight cycle1, 2 or 3 (see modLight cycles here)
✅ Goodbye Lights – customizable light sequence when you lock your car:
➤ Parking lights for 10/15/20/25 seconds + turn signals flash
➤ High beams + fogs + reverse lights for 10/15/20/25 seconds (not recommended with mirror folding)
➤ modLight cycle1, 2 or 3 (see modLight cycles here)
✅ Long-press Lock Button Lights – hold the lock button ~1.5s:
➤ High beams + fogs + reverse lights for 10/15/20/25 seconds
➤ modLight cycle1, 2 or 3 (see modLight cycles here)
➤ Independent heater ON*
➤ Ventilation ON
* Requires compatible independent heater (e.g., Webasto) installed.
✅ Second-press Lock Button Lights – second press of the lock button:
➤ High beams + fogs + reverse lights for 10/15/20/25 seconds
➤ modLight cycle1, 2 or 3 (see modLight cycles here)
➤ Independent heater ON*
➤ Ventilation ON
* Requires compatible independent heater (e.g., Webasto) installed.
✅ Cornering Lights – fog lamp automatically follows your turn signal.
✅ Comfort Turn Signals (Triple Blinker) – single tap adds 2/3/4/5/6 extra flashes
✅ Welcome Message – display welcome message on the HIGH IKE dashboard at ignition (ACC or IGN).
➤ See available messages here
✅ Auto Lock & Unlock
➤ Auto-lock doors when speed reaches 16 km/h (only when this feature is impossible to be coded into your GM)
➤ Auto-unlock when engine turns off
✅ Mirror Folding & Unfolding
➤ Automatically Fold mirrors when you press lock of your key or when you long-press lock or double-press lock
➤ Automatically Unfold mirrors: on unlock press of the key or when you put the key on ignition (IGN)
✅ Independent Heating & Ventilation (Webasto)
➤ Switch on Webasto heating or ventilation directly with your OEM key remote
Why choose modLight2:
✔️ OEM-like integration with IBUS
✔️ Wide compatibility with LCM and GM modules
✔️ Simple installation & user-friendly configuration
✔️ Adds premium features found only in newer BMW models
Anton Kertinn (verified owner) –
Very good! Thank you!
BMWFAN1985 (verified owner) –
Interesting gadget. Do you ship to Estonia?
Stafan Kiryakoff (verified owner) –
I can’t live without it! I’m in love with modLight2, thank you very much!
Pete C (verified owner) –
This is a great little product. In my 39 I connected it at the CD changer plug which already had a Dice fitted, so I used the supplied harness and spliced/soldered it in place and suck it to the hole left by the changer. The programming method is basic, but easy to understand and takes only a few minutes to zip through and set your desired options. So far I’ve had no reliability problems with the product or the car. Highly recommended.
Anton Kropotin (verified owner) –
Using that already more than 1 year, and still cant get enough
Seriously good device, works great and all functions are perfect.
Many thanks!
Antonio Sanchez (verified owner) –
Amazing! Easy installation! I own a BMW E39 2003 and modlight2 works fine. Just plug&play!! I installed it on the trunk, behind the cover of left tail light there is a big white connector with the cables, easy to identify. One advice: in program mode you should be fast pressing the up button and enter button to select funtions and options menus. Otherwise it gets out of program mode and you will notice it because you won´t see the confirmation green and red lights. it took me a few tries to catch the trick . The instruction manual is very clear but I think it should be more detailed. There are funtions not clearly explained.
Maged –
Please I wanna know where do u sell that product
Julian (verified owner) –
I’d still buy it even if it only had the welcome/goodbye lights. That function is so simple yet it’s one of those things I didn’t know I “needed” until I hooked it up and pressed the key for the first time. Almost all of the time the comfort blinkers work as intended, though I should mention that sometimes there will be a 1 second delay in about 1 out of every 40 taps of the turn signal. That is the only flaw I’ve discovered so far, but it happens so infrequently it doesn’t really bother me at all. All in all with the lock/unlock lights and the additional features that this little box has, the E39/E38 (with models being 20 years old now) blends right in with new cars of today.
aleksandr (verified owner) –
modlight2 is perfect .im like a babe playing with lights avery day.all features work like from factory.thanks
Andriy (verified owner) –
Very good!
Tehran Seyidov (verified owner) –
hello to all BMW lovers. I want to share my feedback about ModBMV. First of all, I want to thank the person who created this handy device such as Modlight, Thermostat Mod and other BMW car products. I have bought these devices and am very satisfied. Feature-rich, essential features that we use every day and we love that comfort and they work flawlessly. It is not the first year that I have ordered Modlight for friends, everyone is very happy. Today came the Thermostat Mod, I have already installed and feel the difference in engine operation and in driving dynamics, I reduced the temperature and was satisfied. Many thanks to ModBMV. I wish you all the best in your new endeavors.
Phil –
Perfect. Works great. Easy instalation. All Simple. And IT works as written in manual. Great support – all questions are answered within 2h from email even on Sunday – Thank You!
Mohmaed MPOWER –
Hi my family
How can I buy it and connect wire pls help .thanx
Modbmw –
Hello! Thanks for your interest!
You can order it from our web store: https://modbmw.com/shop/modlight2/
or if you experience any difficults with our website, you can contact us on viber/whatsapp: +359899871828
Here is the wiki page for modLight2, there are instructions and many other information: https://modbmw.com/wiki/index.php?title=ModLight2
Mongoose –
Best E39 Mode Ever! Works as described at all with zero faults! I now have a 20 year old 5 series (2001) with modern features.. Remote Folding Mirrors, Follow me home lights, comfort blinkers etc etc.
daulby090 –
Great bit of kit and easy to install! Literally took 10min to install as i’m a neat freak and tidied the cables so it could take less time to wire up. Programming looked scary to start with but it was simple using the 2 buttons.
Miraga –
will you send to azerbaijan?
Modbmw –
Hello! Yes, we send to Azerbaijan without any trouble. Thanks!
Michael –
How webasto heater would be turned on by key?
Modbmw –
ModLight2 can be configured to turn Webasto heater on a long press of the lock button of the key or on the second press of the lock button.
Kerim Çoban –
hello, take it easy, do you ship to Turkey?
Modbmw –
Hello! Yes, we ship to Turkey.
Registered mail shipping costs 6EUR and takes fro 5 to 30 working days to Turkey.
Thanks!
Joe Rest –
Looks awesome, does this also work on US spec E39s?
Modbmw –
Thanks! Yes, it works on US spec E39 without any trouble.
CagiriKeskin –
seller reliable , france come in 1 week, please request light animation in my e91
Eugene Alexandrov –
Exellent! It’s most cool retrofit for E-series i ever set eyes on.
Serjıb –
Hello. The product worked fine. but all of a sudden the mirror folding feature and long pressing the lock button were disabled. We installed it in another vehicle. It works fine in that vehicle. In my car, I can open and close the mirrors from the inside. where is the problem? where should i look?
Modbmw –
Hello! I know your issue has been already solved, but not a bad idea to leave the solution as a comment here as well: https://modbm.com/wiki/index.php/ModLight2#My_folding_mirrors_stopped_folding_in_by_the_key_remote.2C_but_they_are_still_successfully_fold-in_by_the_button_on_the_driver.27s_door._What_to_do.3F
Alex –
Great product but after installing I’m experiencing a quiet buzzing/humming in my speakers, any explication on why does this happen or how can I fix this issue ?
Support –
Hello! I haven’t heard issue like this one, so please let me see where and how you wired it up into your vehicle. Contact me on email (Contact us page: https://modbm.com/contact-us/ ) or on a Viber/Whatsapp chat and send us a few pics of your installation.
I am sure it will be an easy fix.
JK –
Hey, great product but I have one issue with the comfort / triple signal. When I use it, the turn signal works fine but with lights on the interioer illumination of the entire car will dimm down. it comes back after 15 – 20 seconds but this is really annoying. Any idea what the problem can be? My car is a RR L322 from 2005 with 4.4 BMW engine.
modBM.com –
Hello! Check function25 of the instructions manual:
Function 25 – ModLight will check the level of instrument cluster brightness and headlights height position.
Every IBUS command which modLight is sending to the car is a diagnostic command, like a command sent via INPA.
Every IBUs command regarding lights, contains not only which lights to activate/deactivate, but also the level of the instrument cluster backlight and the headlights height position. ModLight has a function to check the level of both things before every command activated by default, but honestly, never tested on 2005 Range Rover, so I suggest you to disable function25, then unplug the 3-pin connector and plug it back in.
JACKY –
will you send to TAIWAN ? TKS
Jan-Marvin König –
Plug and play love it, try to programming when the the car was on of course it does not function then. Modlight2 is easy to use. The Manuel has a good description how to connect and how it works. Must have is my opinion
Filipp –
Got the modlight2 connected to my e53. Very happy most of the functions work well. Cannot get ventilation to work, anyone had the same problem?
Alex Larsson –
10/10 5 min install, really easy to set up, and works really good
Andrejs –
Thanks a lot. Installation so easy, just in wires of cdchanger. Just need to carefully read instruction. Thank you very much. Waiting for winter to check, how the heater will work from the key