LCI Headlight Retro Fit.
07-31-2009, 02:45 AM
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Get hold of the LCI retrofit kit, that will give you the plugs and connectors you need. The instructions for which wire goes where can also be found in the LCI conversion pdf on this forum. If you want and will pick up the tab for shipping I can send you the plugs and connectors you need like I send Dav530D.
07-31-2009, 05:07 AM
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Hmmm ... 
Connection are not the same LCI plug is 12 pins so you have to combine 8 pins pre-LCI plug w/ the another 4 pins AHL control pins.
Another example on the pre-LCI AE it uses 10w so you can resistor to put load on a 3w LED but the LCI uses 35w AE so instead of adding load you have to reduce load to avoid error.
You can work around the LCM but you don't get full OEM features like soft on/off, cornering light and just to let you know LCM pin assignment are different ... I would suggest getting BMW WDS to assist you on trying all this using wires & electrical tape.
Connection are not the same LCI plug is 12 pins so you have to combine 8 pins pre-LCI plug w/ the another 4 pins AHL control pins. Another example on the pre-LCI AE it uses 10w so you can resistor to put load on a 3w LED but the LCI uses 35w AE so instead of adding load you have to reduce load to avoid error.
You can work around the LCM but you don't get full OEM features like soft on/off, cornering light and just to let you know LCM pin assignment are different ... I would suggest getting BMW WDS to assist you on trying all this using wires & electrical tape.
Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='960464' date='Jul 31 2009, 12:56 AM
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I am pretty sure there's a way we can work around the LCM. I mean, all the connections are going to same anyway. Power is going through no problem right? I'll just have to try all this using wires and electrical tape to see if it works well. If not enough power goes to the angel eyes, you can use relays. If this is successful, I plan on putting HID angel eyes there anyway
This is the main reason why I want these lights!
I am pretty sure there's a way we can work around the LCM. I mean, all the connections are going to same anyway. Power is going through no problem right? I'll just have to try all this using wires and electrical tape to see if it works well. If not enough power goes to the angel eyes, you can use relays. If this is successful, I plan on putting HID angel eyes there anyway
This is the main reason why I want these lights!
07-31-2009, 05:11 AM
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Seems to be good ... chk if those are Adaptive or not (frosted inner/smaller reflector light).
I got mine non-Adaptive $500 for a pair here in the forum complete w/ ballast & all the bulbs.
I got mine non-Adaptive $500 for a pair here in the forum complete w/ ballast & all the bulbs.
Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='960443' date='Jul 31 2009, 12:42 AM
There's a set of LCI headlights on Ebay for $700 for a pair, but no ballast, bulbs etc... is that a good buy?
07-31-2009, 05:45 AM
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eugene i know this spanish cat by my way that has them done just the wiring and lights he has rears and fronts it looks sickkk if you ever want to check them out let me know he doesnt speak no english though lol i spoke to him he said when i get my headlights lci and wiring to let him know he will take me to his boy;s shop were they do the wiring for cheap
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Originally Posted by mikeg3tsguap' post='960729' date='Jul 31 2009, 09:46 AM
btw if you dont use resistors you will recieve some errors in i drive for angel eyes i believe
07-31-2009, 07:59 AM
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Get hold of the LCI retrofit kit, that will give you the plugs and connectors you need. The instructions for which wire goes where can also be found in the LCI conversion pdf on this forum. If you want and will pick up the tab for shipping I can send you the plugs and connectors you need like I send Dav530D.
eugene i know this spanish cat by my way that has them done just the wiring and lights he has rears and fronts it looks sickkk if you ever want to check them out let me know he doesnt speak no english though lol i spoke to him he said when i get my headlights lci and wiring to let him know he will take me to his boy;s shop were they do the wiring for cheap
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