LCI Headlights on preLCI
01-29-2010, 04:35 AM
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Yes, some members has done it ... It requires different plug so re-wiring must be done then re-programming to enable the LCI light to function properly ... so it's tricky.
01-30-2010, 02:39 AM
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and for the conectors i just a buy a new cabelbaum .
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U need the following:
NEW VERSION LCM to reprogram
LCI headlights
NEW VERSION Adaptive headlight module
LCI Taillights
BMW Retrofit cables (definitely not plug and play)
And ripping panels apart to wire the rear taillight cables to the front LCM located in the driver side left footwell. Also have to switch the cables in the taillight since it's crisscrossed. The color of the taillights do not match. U will see it when u do it.
If you have a 03/2005+ E60, u can reuse the ballast and bulbs. If not, u need to get the D1S bulbs, D1S bulb clip holder, and ballast.
be prepared to spend at LEAST $400 on labor (that's how much I would charge), $200 on programming (from the dealers depending on their hourly rate), LCM $400, LCI headlights used ($600), LCI Taillights used ($600), Adaptive headlight module $240, Retrofit cables $40. That's at least a $2000 upgrade.
NEW VERSION LCM to reprogram
LCI headlights
NEW VERSION Adaptive headlight module
LCI Taillights
BMW Retrofit cables (definitely not plug and play)
And ripping panels apart to wire the rear taillight cables to the front LCM located in the driver side left footwell. Also have to switch the cables in the taillight since it's crisscrossed. The color of the taillights do not match. U will see it when u do it.
If you have a 03/2005+ E60, u can reuse the ballast and bulbs. If not, u need to get the D1S bulbs, D1S bulb clip holder, and ballast.
be prepared to spend at LEAST $400 on labor (that's how much I would charge), $200 on programming (from the dealers depending on their hourly rate), LCM $400, LCI headlights used ($600), LCI Taillights used ($600), Adaptive headlight module $240, Retrofit cables $40. That's at least a $2000 upgrade.
02-15-2010, 01:20 AM
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U need the following:
NEW VERSION LCM to reprogram
LCI headlights
NEW VERSION Adaptive headlight module
LCI Taillights
BMW Retrofit cables (definitely not plug and play)
And ripping panels apart to wire the rear taillight cables to the front LCM located in the driver side left footwell. Also have to switch the cables in the taillight since it's crisscrossed. The color of the taillights do not match. U will see it when u do it.
If you have a 03/2005+ E60, u can reuse the ballast and bulbs. If not, u need to get the D1S bulbs, D1S bulb clip holder, and ballast.
be prepared to spend at LEAST $400 on labor (that's how much I would charge), $200 on programming (from the dealers depending on their hourly rate), LCM $400, LCI headlights used ($600), LCI Taillights used ($600), Adaptive headlight module $240, Retrofit cables $40. That's at least a $2000 upgrade.
NEW VERSION LCM to reprogram
LCI headlights
NEW VERSION Adaptive headlight module
LCI Taillights
BMW Retrofit cables (definitely not plug and play)
And ripping panels apart to wire the rear taillight cables to the front LCM located in the driver side left footwell. Also have to switch the cables in the taillight since it's crisscrossed. The color of the taillights do not match. U will see it when u do it.
If you have a 03/2005+ E60, u can reuse the ballast and bulbs. If not, u need to get the D1S bulbs, D1S bulb clip holder, and ballast.
be prepared to spend at LEAST $400 on labor (that's how much I would charge), $200 on programming (from the dealers depending on their hourly rate), LCM $400, LCI headlights used ($600), LCI Taillights used ($600), Adaptive headlight module $240, Retrofit cables $40. That's at least a $2000 upgrade.
02-25-2010, 09:02 PM
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i'm going to get mine done tomorrow... hope everything turns out well... i dont need more headaches on this car... 
my friend converted his euro spec 530i with just splicing some wires + headlights + ballast + HID bulbs + no other hassle
my friend converted his euro spec 530i with just splicing some wires + headlights + ballast + HID bulbs + no other hassle
03-03-2010, 11:16 PM
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Good luck! Was his car previously halogen?