Retrofitting LCI headligths
08-26-2009, 09:03 AM
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My Ride: 05 E60 520iA.Bilstein B12 who lowers 35-25mm.M-tech full body kit.M6 replikka 19*8,5 and 9,5.Michelin sport tiers 245 and 275.Vr6+LCI ligths.M5 facelift steering wheel with heating.New full paint.M5 mirrors.
Anyone who has done this I can get some used 08 LCI ligths beexoens with ballast and starters.Mine has single Xoen and is 10/04 made 2005 mod.
08-26-2009, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by budda' post='989293' date='Aug 26 2009, 10:03 AM
Anyone who has done this I can get some used 08 LCI ligths beexoens with ballast and starters.Mine has single Xoen and is 10/04 made 2005 mod.
In response to your question, talk to brabusw209amg. There has been a post on this: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=83690
You may be able to find answers to your questions by using the search feature of this site on the upper right hand corner.
Good luck with your modding!
08-26-2009, 09:58 AM
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It's been done several times... ive only heard of one or two success stories though. +1 for brabus209amg, not sure how far he got on it though but he is a legit "Light man" hhahaha
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Originally Posted by budda' post='989293' date='Aug 26 2009, 07:03 PM
Anyone who has done this I can get some used 08 LCI ligths beexoens with ballast and starters.Mine has single Xoen and is 10/04 made 2005 mod.
briefly
you need connectors set and attach new connectors
recode the LMA for high beam with xenon (trc.man file to be edited)
ONLY if your car is before 2004/09 (LMA does not hold 35W bulbs in sidelights)
recode the LMA to not check side lights
use relais (through diode bridge) to activate sideligths
OR you can change LMA to LMA2 and code it
08-26-2009, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by alex_moiseev' post='989560' date='Aug 26 2009, 04:22 PM
I've done this recently
briefly
you need connectors set and attach new connectors
recode the LMA for high beam with xenon (trc.man file to be edited)
ONLY if your car is before 2004/09 (LMA does not hold 35W bulbs in sidelights)
recode the LMA to not check side lights
use relais (through diode bridge) to activate sideligths
OR you can change LMA to LMA2 and code it
briefly
you need connectors set and attach new connectors
recode the LMA for high beam with xenon (trc.man file to be edited)
ONLY if your car is before 2004/09 (LMA does not hold 35W bulbs in sidelights)
recode the LMA to not check side lights
use relais (through diode bridge) to activate sideligths
OR you can change LMA to LMA2 and code it
08-26-2009, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='989606' date='Aug 26 2009, 06:30 PM
Definitely get in touch with brabusw209amg first, he can tell exactly what not to do.
08-26-2009, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by theonlychoman' post='989311' date='Aug 26 2009, 01:23 PM
Welcome to the forums.
In response to your question, talk to brabusw209amg. There has been a post on this: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=83690
You may be able to find answers to your questions by using the search feature of this site on the upper right hand corner.
Good luck with your modding!
In response to your question, talk to brabusw209amg. There has been a post on this: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=83690
You may be able to find answers to your questions by using the search feature of this site on the upper right hand corner.
Good luck with your modding!
I'm still working on it. After I am done, I will write a complete list of parts needed and procedures to be done. Thanks to MANY forum members here, i am getting a lot of help! I'll also be wiring HID angel eyes afterwards onto it. This is the most tedious job ever! LOL. I bought a new LCM. Might need a new ALC unit. LCM wasnt too expensive. Bought a new one.
Good luck!
John
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Originally Posted by alex_moiseev' post='989560' date='Aug 26 2009, 03:22 PM
I've done this recently
briefly
you need connectors set and attach new connectors
recode the LMA for high beam with xenon (trc.man file to be edited)
ONLY if your car is before 2004/09 (LMA does not hold 35W bulbs in sidelights)
recode the LMA to not check side lights
use relais (through diode bridge) to activate sideligths
OR you can change LMA to LMA2 and code it
briefly
you need connectors set and attach new connectors
recode the LMA for high beam with xenon (trc.man file to be edited)
ONLY if your car is before 2004/09 (LMA does not hold 35W bulbs in sidelights)
recode the LMA to not check side lights
use relais (through diode bridge) to activate sideligths
OR you can change LMA to LMA2 and code it
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='989971' date='Aug 26 2009, 09:33 PM
I'm still working on it. After I am done, I will write a complete list of parts needed and procedures to be done. Thanks to MANY forum members here, i am getting a lot of help! I'll also be wiring HID angel eyes afterwards onto it. This is the most tedious job ever! LOL. I bought a new LCM. Might need a new ALC unit. LCM wasnt too expensive. Bought a new one.
Good luck!
John
Good luck!
John
Here are the complete parts needed.
1 x Retrofit Cable Set [ 61 12 0 432 110 ]
2 x AHL Headlights
- Left [ 63 12 7 177 749 ] US
- Right [ 63 12 7 177 750 ] US
2 x Taillights
- Left [ 63 21 7 177 281 ] EU
- Right [ 63 21 7 177 282 ] EU
1 x Light Module [ 61 35 9 154 944 ]
(Needed for cars before 9/2006)
2 x Xenon Bulbs D1S w/ Ignition Element [ 63 21 7 162 862 ]
(Needed for cars before 1/17/2005)
2 x Lamp Holders "ring clips" [ 63 11 7 162 087 ]
(Needed for cars before 1/17/2005--to hold xenon bulb in housing)
2 x Control Unit Xenon Light "ballast" [ 63 12 6 937 223 ]
(Needed for cars before 1/17/2005--for D1S Xenon bulb)
2 x Electronics box ALC (uncoded) [ 63 12 7 189 312 ]
(adaptive light control, "motor/actuator")
Keep in mind that LM ending in 4944 is the only LM that can be coded for the retrofit. According to the dealership, this model has been discontinued. Some dealership can still special order this item.
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The upgrade it self from pre-LCI ( Xenon/Bi-Xenon ) to LCI ( Xenon/Bi-Xenon ) or pre halogen to LCI halogen , is no big problem , switch the connoectors on the headlights , in with a new LM if the car is before 09-2009 , coding and your done , there were the problem comes , is when you also have AKL / AHL ( Adaptiv Kurven Licht / Adaptiv Head Light ) , or you go from pre Halogen to LCI Xenon/Bi-Xenon, then you need the 9-154.-944 ( or newer ) LM and also the ACL box'es must be changed to the 7-189-312 ( 2 pic. needed ,1 for each headlight ).
It is possible to mount the LCI headlights ( without AKL / AHL function ) without changing the LM , but you will then have to make some altering with help of some relai's and resistors in order to get the Anlge Eys work right , and avoid error messages regarding the lights. ( low/high-beam , parkinglights etc. )
If LM is changed the taillights MUST also be changed to LCI version ! , if the car is a pre 09-2005 , 2 wires at each connector at the adapter socket by the taillights must be switched in order to get the taillights to function properly , and the coding to be able to be "recived" by the LM.
Remember to start the codeding withe the code " +MBEU " , this to tell the LM & Car that it's now the "new" LCI lights that is mounted , then recode the hole lightfunction ( AKL / AHL funtion ) again finishing off with a total coding ( Gesamt Codierung ) , all coding musst be done with the BMW PROGMANN computer ( SSS ).
Buttom line is , there is a way of possible combination's with this LCI up-grading ( only headlights , xenon not xenon/ halogen to xenon etyc. , headlights & taillights , only taillights and so one ) , and each combination have it's owne problems
Hope this give some sense , and YES it can be done ( also on a 12/2003 ) , look at my signatur
But good luck on the project
The upgrade it self from pre-LCI ( Xenon/Bi-Xenon ) to LCI ( Xenon/Bi-Xenon ) or pre halogen to LCI halogen , is no big problem , switch the connoectors on the headlights , in with a new LM if the car is before 09-2009 , coding and your done , there were the problem comes , is when you also have AKL / AHL ( Adaptiv Kurven Licht / Adaptiv Head Light ) , or you go from pre Halogen to LCI Xenon/Bi-Xenon, then you need the 9-154.-944 ( or newer ) LM and also the ACL box'es must be changed to the 7-189-312 ( 2 pic. needed ,1 for each headlight ).
It is possible to mount the LCI headlights ( without AKL / AHL function ) without changing the LM , but you will then have to make some altering with help of some relai's and resistors in order to get the Anlge Eys work right , and avoid error messages regarding the lights. ( low/high-beam , parkinglights etc. )
If LM is changed the taillights MUST also be changed to LCI version ! , if the car is a pre 09-2005 , 2 wires at each connector at the adapter socket by the taillights must be switched in order to get the taillights to function properly , and the coding to be able to be "recived" by the LM.
Remember to start the codeding withe the code " +MBEU " , this to tell the LM & Car that it's now the "new" LCI lights that is mounted , then recode the hole lightfunction ( AKL / AHL funtion ) again finishing off with a total coding ( Gesamt Codierung ) , all coding musst be done with the BMW PROGMANN computer ( SSS ).
Buttom line is , there is a way of possible combination's with this LCI up-grading ( only headlights , xenon not xenon/ halogen to xenon etyc. , headlights & taillights , only taillights and so one ) , and each combination have it's owne problems
Hope this give some sense , and YES it can be done ( also on a 12/2003 ) , look at my signatur
But good luck on the project
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