How-To - e89 Cruise Control Retro-fit

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Sat May 11, 2019 2:35 pm

Owlsfreak wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 1:53 pm Massive thanks to Dave and his laptop.... another e89 on the road with cruise

Cheers bud, nice meeting and chatting to you.

A link you might like..... viewtopic.php?f=13&t=113141

tintoverano · Post by **tintoverano** » Sat May 11, 2019 7:55 pm

Owlsfreak wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 1:53 pm Massive thanks to Dave and his laptop.... another e89 on the road with cruise

ghull · Post by **ghull** » Tue May 14, 2019 6:49 pm

Hi everyone

My first post about my first BMW ever
I bought on ebay CC Stalk (9110887 - hope correct one) - Z4 sDrive 23i, 2011 and I think about to buy a K+CAN D-CAN USB Interface.
I can physically install the stalk, but I do not have any experience in BMW coding, so I am looking for someone with a moment of free time over the weekend and who will help me to run the cruise control as well as patience and some goodness to share my knowledge about coding. Tutorial prepared by AnubisZed looks simple and he did fantastic job, but I'm afraid of potential problems with the software ....
My postcode TW15

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Tue May 14, 2019 7:05 pm

ghull wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2019 6:49 pm Hi everyone
My first post about my first BMW ever
I bought on ebay CC Stalk (9110887 - hope correct one) - Z4 sDrive 23i, 2011 and I think about to buy a K+CAN D-CAN USB Interface.
I can physically install the stalk, but I do not have any experience in BMW coding, so I am looking for someone with a moment of free time over the weekend and who will help me to run the cruise control as well as patience and some goodness to share my knowledge about coding. Tutorial prepared by AnubisZed looks simple and he did fantastic job, but I'm afraid of potential problems with the software ....
My postcode TW15

Hi bud I'd be happy to guide you through it but I'm away all this week in holiday with pants web access (I'm currently in the club house with their WiFi but I can't guarantee connection all week)
If you follow the instructions in part 2 of the guide you shouldn't go wrong.
But on doing the last one I found an issue if you currently have factory fitted Bluetooth, I will be adding an amendment as soon as I get home. Otherwise it's up to date at the moment.

cjp1800 · Post by **cjp1800** » Tue May 14, 2019 7:19 pm

Despite all Dave's hard work documenting the process, I still had a problem with the coding, as mentioned earlier in this thread. After a number of attempts to get it right, I contacted Craig (BR Diagnostics on Facebook) and he did the coding for me remotely. I borrowed a laptop with the the software on it, and it took maybe 15 minutes. Very reasonable price too.

Chris

ghull · Post by **ghull** » Tue May 14, 2019 7:25 pm

Thanks for the quick answer, and yes, I have factory installed bluetooth, so I will probably wait for your return and your amendment.
The most important thing is that everything should work before the mid of June when I am going to Europe.

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Tue May 14, 2019 7:35 pm

The problem with a lot of BMW coding us that you have to do most of your own research or cobble together what little info you can find. The reason for this is that the really knowledge people who have the info is that they like to keep it to themselves just to make money, with no community spirited what's so ever. I've only come across this self-centered attitude within BMW circles, never in any other marque I've owned previously.
Don't get me wrong, there are some good guys out there, but not many.
I'll add in the extra info to the how-to on my return and keep all my info free of charge

ghull · Post by **ghull** » Tue May 14, 2019 7:46 pm

A bit bitterly but unfortunately it is truly said, now almost everyone is looking for cash and disinterested enthusiasts are less and less ...
Waiting impatiently, and you just enjoy your holiday

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Tue May 14, 2019 8:00 pm

ghull wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2019 7:46 pm A bit bitterly but unfortunately it is truly said, now almost everyone is looking for cash and disinterested enthusiasts are less and less ...
Waiting impatiently, and you just enjoy your holiday

Yeah alas true, which is sad.
This latest snippet of info though may be useful to everyone, as I've found out what no-one else has written anywhere else (some may already know but are not telling anyone!) and I believe is the problem, that anyone that can't complete the ciding, has come across previously

Yep I'll enjoy the rest of my break then it'll be back to sorting this and other retrofits out for people

mholt1995 · Post by **mholt1995** » Tue May 14, 2019 8:19 pm

Hi Dave,

I've been on a test drive today of a Z4 I'm planning on getting and noticed it doesn't have cruise. Fortunately that doesn't seem to be a problem thanks to you and your guide- I've got the VIN and am looking on bimmercat to try and work out what parts I need.

61 31 6 950 263 is apparently only suitable for cars with Dynamic cruise control/Cruise control with brake function (S544A) and not Cruise control (S540). Just looking to make sure that's correct for mine.

61 31 9 123 049 is the product number I get for my config (as below)

For vehicles with
Multifunction f steering wheel(S249A Yes)
and
Rain sensor(S521A Yes)
and
Cruise control(S540A No)
and
Active cruise control(S541A No)
and
Cruise control with brake function(S544A Yes) - again, assuming this is correct

So I'm assuming this is the one to buy, such as this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-Z4-Ser ... 2698476767).

If that's all correct then I'd probably have no issues doing the physical fitting myself but would be looking to take you up on the offer seeing as my folks are based in Grantham- I'd be looking to do anything between 1/7 and 20/7 depending on your availability

I can't seem to send you a PM to discuss further (likely as I've only just signed up!) so please feel free to send me one

tintoverano · Post by **tintoverano** » Tue May 14, 2019 8:22 pm

I had no issue with bluetooth during and after coding, got the same year and engine

I believe if you got the right cable, set up the sw as it supposed to be:

and follow Dave's tutorial with my earlier comments here, it will go just fine

yeah and it took a long night of research to piece together the info I thought could be useful trying the next day (actually the same

)

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Tue May 14, 2019 8:32 pm

mholt1995 wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2019 8:19 pm Hi Dave,

I've been on a test drive today of a Z4 I'm planning on getting and noticed it doesn't have cruise. Fortunately that doesn't seem to be a problem thanks to you and your guide- I've got the VIN and am looking on bimmercat to try and work out what parts I need.

61 31 6 950 263 is apparently only suitable for cars with Dynamic cruise control/Cruise control with brake function (S544A) and not Cruise control (S540). Just looking to make sure that's correct for mine.

61 31 9 123 049 is the product number I get for my config (as below)

For vehicles with
Multifunction f steering wheel(S249A Yes)
and
Rain sensor(S521A Yes)
and
Cruise control(S540A No)
and
Active cruise control(S541A No)
and
Cruise control with brake function(S544A Yes) - again, assuming this is correct

So I'm assuming this is the one to buy, such as this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-Z4-Ser ... 2698476767).

If that's all correct then I'd probably have no issues doing the physical fitting myself but would be looking to take you up on the offer seeing as my folks are based in Grantham- I'd be looking to do anything between 1/7 and 20/7 depending on your availability

I can't seem to send you a PM to discuss further (likely as I've only just signed up!) so please feel free to send me one

You have PM

tintoverano · Post by **tintoverano** » Tue May 14, 2019 8:33 pm

mholt1995 wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2019 8:19 pm 61 31 9 123 049 is the product number I get for my config (as below)

yes, it is the one

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Tue May 14, 2019 8:34 pm

tintoverano wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2019 8:22 pm I had no issue with bluetooth during and after coding, got the same year and engine

I believe if you got the right cable, set up the sw as it supposed to be:

and follow Dave's tutorial with my earlier comments here, it will go just fine

yeah and it took a long night of research to piece together the info I thought could be useful trying the next day (actually the same )

mholt1995 · Post by **mholt1995** » Tue May 14, 2019 8:45 pm

Seemingly not

Many thanks on the part no tintoverano!

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