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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by Andy » Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:39 pm

sk93 wrote:It's been added to the OP are requested
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by MrGringo » Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:13 am

I'm about to book my car in to BMW to fit my CC kit, but just wondered if anybody has successfully managed to retrofit to a post 10/04 Z4? Did it need to be coded?
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by jamiez » Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:28 am

Defo does not need to be coded.

Im 95% there on my 2006 3.0si N54 engine.
I just need to stick the wire into the CORRECT pin in the DME but awaiting confirmation before i do so.

The rest of it is a doddle if your OK with cutting, stripping and crimping wires - oh and your eyesight is good!!

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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by srhutch » Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:08 pm

jamiez wrote:Defo does not need to be coded.

Im 95% there on my 2006 3.0si N54 engine.
I just need to stick the wire into the CORRECT pin in the DME but awaiting confirmation before i do so.

The rest of it is a doddle if your OK with cutting, stripping and crimping wires - oh and your eyesight is good!!

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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by sk93 » Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:43 pm

jamiez wrote:Defo does not need to be coded.

Im 95% there on my 2006 3.0si N54 engine.
I just need to stick the wire into the CORRECT pin in the DME but awaiting confirmation before i do so.

The rest of it is a doddle if your OK with cutting, stripping and crimping wires - oh and your eyesight is good!!

Jamie
this document goes on about DME in some amount of detail...
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/04% ... rt%201.pdf

is that any good?
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by gannet » Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:04 pm

That's the wrong engine for the facelifts though... Their's is N52.
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by sk93 » Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:26 pm

gannet wrote:That's the wrong engine for the facelifts though... Their's is N52.
Well... that'll teach them to buy the wrong year.
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by jwa1 » Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:12 am

Does anybody know where I can get hold of one of these stacks and how much they cost?

Also, how much would a dealer & independant charge to supply and fit?

Thanks!

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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by sk93 » Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:13 am

jward wrote:Does anybody know where I can get hold of one of these stacks and how much they cost?

Also, how much would a dealer & independant charge to supply...
read the very first page matey ;)

jward wrote: ... and fit?
Thanks!
Quoted install time on the instructions is an hour, so you'd be looking at an hours labour from your friendly (st)ealer... whats than now.. £80 to £100?
If you're near me, Pay me £70 and I'll do it for you :P
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by jwa1 » Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:06 pm

Thanks for the offer, but I'm fairly confident I can do it myself!

I was reading the BMW fitting instructions. One of the preparatory steps they list is to disconnect the negative pole of the battery. This isn't mentioned on this how to guide. Is it necessary?

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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by sk93 » Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:27 pm

if I put on the "health and safety" hat, yes it's 100% necessary.

However, I don't actually believe there's any power to that harness, unless the keys in the ignition and switch to at least the second point... but don't quote me on it, as i've not tested that in the slightest.


The reason "I" didn't do it, was that it was cold out and disconnecting the battery would have resulted in no heated seats. :headbang:
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by jwa1 » Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:44 pm

Lol. I'll leave the key out of the ignition. I just didn't want the airbag to explode in my face or anything :D !!!!

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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by sk93 » Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:12 pm

lol.. well.. it didn't for me, but no promises!

(I'm sure it'll be fine :P)
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by srhutch » Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:30 pm

jward wrote:Thanks for the offer, but I'm fairly confident I can do it myself!

I was reading the BMW fitting instructions. One of the preparatory steps they list is to disconnect the negative pole of the battery. This isn't mentioned on this how to guide. Is it necessary?
For the sake of 10 seconds it's not worth screwing the DME, I would very much recommend removing the earth.
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Re: Retrofit Cruise Control

Post by sk93 » Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:51 am

srhutch wrote:
jward wrote:Thanks for the offer, but I'm fairly confident I can do it myself!

I was reading the BMW fitting instructions. One of the preparatory steps they list is to disconnect the negative pole of the battery. This isn't mentioned on this how to guide. Is it necessary?
For the sake of 10 seconds it's not worth screwing the DME, I would very much recommend removing the earth.
An extremely valid point.
I'm glad I was non-commital :P

I'll add this pre-step to the instructions!
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