Could this be the holy grail to LCI headlight retrofit?
12-08-2009, 09:52 AM
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Hi All,
As you can see from various posts, I'm in the process of retrofitting Adaptive Bixenon headlights onto my 09/2005 E60.
At first I thought it would be best to get pre lci headlights to fit pre lci car and change the wiring harness. As others have found it very difficult to add LCI normal xenons with some rewiring success, let alone adpative ones.
Now, whilst on my long research mission, I came across the following part. Could this be all that is needed to use existing pre lci wiring to connect to LCI headlights:
Pre-LCI to LCI Headlight adapter :-)
The instructions seem to indicate this. Also it allows for Adaptive Xenons to be used. Surely this can't be the case, especially at $38!!!
If so, then why hasn't anyone picked up on this before?
Your input would be interesting.
As you can see from various posts, I'm in the process of retrofitting Adaptive Bixenon headlights onto my 09/2005 E60.
At first I thought it would be best to get pre lci headlights to fit pre lci car and change the wiring harness. As others have found it very difficult to add LCI normal xenons with some rewiring success, let alone adpative ones.
Now, whilst on my long research mission, I came across the following part. Could this be all that is needed to use existing pre lci wiring to connect to LCI headlights:
Pre-LCI to LCI Headlight adapter :-)
The instructions seem to indicate this. Also it allows for Adaptive Xenons to be used. Surely this can't be the case, especially at $38!!!
If so, then why hasn't anyone picked up on this before?
Your input would be interesting.
12-08-2009, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Abbizle' post='1070322' date='Dec 8 2009, 12:52 PM
Hi All,
As you can see from various posts, I'm in the process of retrofitting Adaptive Bixenon headlights onto my 09/2005 E60.
At first I thought it would be best to get pre lci headlights to fit pre lci car and change the wiring harness. As others have found it very difficult to add LCI normal xenons with some rewiring success, let alone adpative ones.
Now, whilst on my long research mission, I came across the following part. Could this be all that is needed to use existing pre lci wiring to connect to LCI headlights:
Pre-LCI to LCI Headlight adapter :-)
The instructions seem to indicate this. Also it allows for Adaptive Xenons to be used. Surely this can't be the case, especially at $38!!!
If so, then why hasn't anyone picked up on this before?
Your input would be interesting.
As you can see from various posts, I'm in the process of retrofitting Adaptive Bixenon headlights onto my 09/2005 E60.
At first I thought it would be best to get pre lci headlights to fit pre lci car and change the wiring harness. As others have found it very difficult to add LCI normal xenons with some rewiring success, let alone adpative ones.
Now, whilst on my long research mission, I came across the following part. Could this be all that is needed to use existing pre lci wiring to connect to LCI headlights:
Pre-LCI to LCI Headlight adapter :-)
The instructions seem to indicate this. Also it allows for Adaptive Xenons to be used. Surely this can't be the case, especially at $38!!!
If so, then why hasn't anyone picked up on this before?
Your input would be interesting.
If I recall correctly, members have used this kit for their retrofit. I think member brabus209amg used this along with a new LCM for the retrofit. You will also need a reprogram from the dealer.
12-08-2009, 10:01 AM
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This is nothing new. Its BMW's solution to retrofitting the LCI lights on pre-LCI cars. Loads of people have done it here on the forum. But its not cheap. It not only requires this cable but to complete the mod you MUST buy the new LCI headlights and tail-lights, you MAY need a new LCM, you WILL need hours of labour and reprogramming.
I have lots of these headlight plugs left over from when I used to use these kits to get the plugs for the rear lights. I'll send them to you for postage only if you want.
But even with this lots of people have had issues. There's one famous LED guy in NY that springs to mind recently
I have lots of these headlight plugs left over from when I used to use these kits to get the plugs for the rear lights. I'll send them to you for postage only if you want.
But even with this lots of people have had issues. There's one famous LED guy in NY that springs to mind recently
12-08-2009, 10:03 AM
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Excellent. So it works. 
When you mean new LCM, does this mean a new LCI LCM? Can't you reprogram an existing xenon/adaptive LCM, pre LCI?
Also, I have standard pre LCI halogens, but fall firmly in the date range at 09/2005. Can I use this or will I have to still get a wiring harness for xenon/adaptive?
It also shows the rear lights, so this will work for both front and rear LCI lights?
When you mean new LCM, does this mean a new LCI LCM? Can't you reprogram an existing xenon/adaptive LCM, pre LCI?
Also, I have standard pre LCI halogens, but fall firmly in the date range at 09/2005. Can I use this or will I have to still get a wiring harness for xenon/adaptive?
It also shows the rear lights, so this will work for both front and rear LCI lights?
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This is what happens when you write more than 1 line as a reply, someone beats you to it and then the joke falls flat.
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Originally Posted by Abbizle' post='1070335' date='Dec 8 2009, 07:03 PM
Excellent. So it works.
When you mean new LCM, does this mean a new LCI LCM? Can't you reprogram an existing xenon/adaptive LCM, pre LCI?
Also, I have standard pre LCI halogens, but fall firmly in the date range at 09/2005. Can I use this or will I have to still get a wiring harness for xenon/adaptive?
It also shows the rear lights, so this will work for both front and rear LCI lights?
When you mean new LCM, does this mean a new LCI LCM? Can't you reprogram an existing xenon/adaptive LCM, pre LCI?
Also, I have standard pre LCI halogens, but fall firmly in the date range at 09/2005. Can I use this or will I have to still get a wiring harness for xenon/adaptive?
It also shows the rear lights, so this will work for both front and rear LCI lights?
The newer LCMs have additional outputs required for the new LCI lights. The one you bought is, well how can I put this, useless - for retrofitting LCI lights.
12-08-2009, 12:12 PM
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My Ride: 2006 520d - 19" 172s- Remapped - LCI taillights V6 cables - LCI xenon headlights - Denison 500 with BTA1500 - led interior lights - OEM led number plate lights
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Can this be used to retrofit LCI xenons to pre-LCI halogens.
I only ask because when I was looking into the bi-xenon retrofit, my local dealers parts department said you would have stick to halogen LCIs headlights.
I only ask because when I was looking into the bi-xenon retrofit, my local dealers parts department said you would have stick to halogen LCIs headlights.
12-08-2009, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Abbizle' post='1070360' date='Dec 8 2009, 07:25 PM
Yes Bruce, I've checked his thread out. It is incomplete and he seems to think the older 03/2005 to 09/2006 LCM can be reprogrammed to work with this.
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...st&p=989990