Short of the healight and tails lights, what else is needed? Also, I see I need it recoded....like the euro code? Trying to get my ducks in a row.
Thanks for the info, BUT I already have LM2 module installed for a long time (so I could enable angel eyes on pre LCI car) and run them currently with DEPO tails on LM2 modules w/o any issues.
So, I would assume that I can just run LCI headlights with DEPO lights rt?
Hahaha, I remember doing the same, first poorly crimping them, then soldering just in case, back was aching for days after that!You can buy a crimp tool from eBay for £10, works fine.. I soldered mine as well just to be sure..
Coding is a quick job so no need for charger . Also here in the UK the key just needs to be in position I, but once I was remote coding a Canadian E60 whose LCM wouldn't code unless the key in position II !!ODBC cable ordered
software ready to code
awaiting headlight/tails/LM2 to arrive
From what I read, a battery charger is not required, just run the car, for non ECU code changes...noted this from bimmerfest thread.
Hi OzMosis
The post is insightful. I am also planning to upgrade my 06 to LCI headlights, I have found the headlights, but was concerned about the LCM, I read somewhere (5series.net) if you car 06 and above move the LCM doesn't need replacement? Any how if I replace it with 09 M5 LCM, (its been removed from a working 09 m5) would it still need programming to my VIN? - where can I get this programming, I don't want to go to the dealer, Also if you could let me know where is the LCM located on the car?
Many thanks
If you send me your VIN I can check. Basically Late 06 models don’t need a new LM. LM is located above the gas pedal, behind the plastic cover. If the optional extras on both cars are the same then the 09 M5 LCM for the most part would work, if something doesn’t work it’ll be a minor thing -this is assuming both head and tail lights are going to be fitted & wired according to the pdf.Hi, Please if you M5 is 06 model.. Thanks
my production year is a late model 2006
when i did the conversion all I bought was the lights and the wiring kit. After the wiring was completed i plugged the lights in and everything turned on and functioned without any issues. I did not have to change my LCM or get any extra coding done.
As above… if yours is a late 06 model then an LM2 would already be there. If non stock sidelight bulbs were used they would have worked without coding, the only thing iffy with no coding would be the cornering lights - this partly depends on the stock DRL option as I saw some with different DRLs on pre lci cars when I was in the US (maybe they’d been coded to be different, no way of knowing!).When i originally was having the conversion done i purchased the headlights, lcm, and wiring kit from bmw. A tech from bmw was the one who informed me i did not have to worry about the lcm. I'm not here to give people the wrong information i'm sharing my experience. I'ts been a year and I've still haven't had any issues.
Yup that’s correct, the upgrade “kit” actually has no wiring harness for the headlights… it had to be done manually which me and dskdan and me both did originally. Don’t know about dskdan but it’s definitely not something I’d want to do again, hence the reason for making this harness for pre lci adaptives to lci adaptives:According to the install guide posted earlier in this thread it showed the only new harness available in the upgrade kit was for the taillights. The kit included new connectors for the headlights that you still had to swap the original harness pins into. Is that not correct?
sounds like you want to do this your own way and tread new water....good luck. you asked how it should be done… i'm giving you the facts. i cant fathom doing a full LCI upgrade and keeping pre-LCI wired/designed aftermarket tails to save money. you'd have to rewire it all to make it work properly and send the proper signals to avoid errors or burning out the connections as too much voltage would be sent via the wrong wires....sounds like a headache waiting to happen with burnt out modules/bulbs/lights/relays....but good luck....anything is possible given enough time and enough money in the budget.
you are sending the improper amount of voltage through your system. overtime your headlight internals will melt and short out. its only a matter of time. the LM2 module and coding literally tells the vehicle how to properly send power to each component of your lights. its not something that you just split wires and plug in....this isnt a honda...its an overly engineered & complex luxury sedan...but its your car and do as you choose...just dont pass on misinformation to others. LCI retrofits have been done on this platform for years and years...and now we have a thread where people are informing others incorrectly....thats not what this forum is for.
i have no vested interest either way...hack ur sh!t up if you like i guess...
^ Depending on the lights he bought and what bulbs were used this can actually work! But that’s another topic for another time. There’s no point dissecting all the incorrect points above for the sake of proving one person wrong… I know you said you’re mentioning “facts”, but would you agree a summary of the above is “follow the pdf exactly, anything that deviates from it will fry the LM, relays, lights, bulbs, headlights, wires and anything else related to it”?ok cool.
you and your tech are the only people on the planet to do an LCI retrofit w/o LM2 module, no coding and its all plug & play. thats sensational. everyone else just likes doing it the hard way because fun.
I hope whoever reads this and is thinking about doing the retrofit properly... properly researches what is and isn't possible! I chose the username (Light Control Module) for a reason! :smileI hope whoever reads this and is thinking about doing the retrofit properly... ignores this thread lol