the way E60 was meant to be
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My Ride: E60 530d auto, Proffesional satnav, power tailgate, interior lights, auto dipping mirrors.
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Thanks KOC, i will have a play and see what happens. Do you know what colour the lighting wire is??
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My Ride: Sold: 545i, sport package, cold weather, 6MT
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
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I'd say it's worth it, except I discovered my CD player and iPod connector aren't working as of this morning (they both have power, but the iDrive skips them and I can't eject the CD inside). Not looking forward to taking apart the dash again.
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I noticed an improvent in the throttle lag. Can't say it did much to my steering though ('04 545i). Obviously shifting is in the hand (and foot) of the beholder.
I'd say it's worth it, except I discovered my CD player and iPod connector aren't working as of this morning (they both have power, but the iDrive skips them and I can't eject the CD inside). Not looking forward to taking apart the dash again.![Angry](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/angry.gif)
I'd say it's worth it, except I discovered my CD player and iPod connector aren't working as of this morning (they both have power, but the iDrive skips them and I can't eject the CD inside). Not looking forward to taking apart the dash again.
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Anyway, good luck fixing that!
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My Ride: Sold: 545i, sport package, cold weather, 6MT
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
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Rough morning. I took the car into the shop this morning where my snows were installed, because there was a balance issue on the front tires (installed just three weeks ago, which they totally botched).
When I was parking I grabbed a CD case I wanted to take to work, but it was empty. I assumed the CD was in the player and attempted to eject it. Unbeknownst to me, my wife had removed it three days ago. So yes, the eject button does not work when there is no CD loaded....
For whatever reason it couldn't "see" my iPod that was connected so I thought the whole thing was kaput.
Now I feel like a complete idiot, but my tires are balanced, everything works, and I'm another successful sport mode-er.
When I was parking I grabbed a CD case I wanted to take to work, but it was empty. I assumed the CD was in the player and attempted to eject it. Unbeknownst to me, my wife had removed it three days ago. So yes, the eject button does not work when there is no CD loaded....
For whatever reason it couldn't "see" my iPod that was connected so I thought the whole thing was kaput.
Now I feel like a complete idiot, but my tires are balanced, everything works, and I'm another successful sport mode-er.
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Rough morning. I took the car into the shop this morning where my snows were installed, because there was a balance issue on the front tires (installed just three weeks ago, which they totally botched).
When I was parking I grabbed a CD case I wanted to take to work, but it was empty. I assumed the CD was in the player and attempted to eject it. Unbeknownst to me, my wife had removed it three days ago. So yes, the eject button does not work when there is no CD loaded....
For whatever reason it couldn't "see" my iPod that was connected so I thought the whole thing was kaput.
Now I feel like a complete idiot, but my tires are balanced, everything works, and I'm another successful sport mode-er.
When I was parking I grabbed a CD case I wanted to take to work, but it was empty. I assumed the CD was in the player and attempted to eject it. Unbeknownst to me, my wife had removed it three days ago. So yes, the eject button does not work when there is no CD loaded....
For whatever reason it couldn't "see" my iPod that was connected so I thought the whole thing was kaput.
Now I feel like a complete idiot, but my tires are balanced, everything works, and I'm another successful sport mode-er.
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ok on mine it clears my current errors for leds in the idrive, until it hot checks again, unsure if it will clear engine errors like oil but it certainly wipes the ! off the cluster and the messages in the idrive,... seems a bit errrr, not sure if this is bad, it don't seem right, an technical explanation to put mind at rest is needed
nothing happens wrong with the car and there is not hesitation in tickover if stationary and I turn it on or off nothing seems to have changed except the word sport
but as others, I get better throttle and gear changes, no steering change. its pre lci, I haven't done any thing wrong, what you think guys?? can someone else go and see if they notice this!!drain the washer bottle or something lol
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I've been searching some of the bmw oem parts sites.....
Has anyone found the factory harness that connects the "sport" button to the FDC plug on the computer? IS there such a harness? I was goign to order the sport button and the shifter trim for an LCI E60. I'd love to use oem wiring and plugs to make it totally plug n play.
Has anyone found the factory harness that connects the "sport" button to the FDC plug on the computer? IS there such a harness? I was goign to order the sport button and the shifter trim for an LCI E60. I'd love to use oem wiring and plugs to make it totally plug n play.
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I've been searching some of the bmw oem parts sites.....
Has anyone found the factory harness that connects the "sport" button to the FDC plug on the computer? IS there such a harness? I was goign to order the sport button and the shifter trim for an LCI E60. I'd love to use oem wiring and plugs to make it totally plug n play.
Has anyone found the factory harness that connects the "sport" button to the FDC plug on the computer? IS there such a harness? I was goign to order the sport button and the shifter trim for an LCI E60. I'd love to use oem wiring and plugs to make it totally plug n play.