Reprogram LCM from Halogen to Xenon

[peddy]

Hi, anyone know somewhere which can do this for me?

mine is currently configured for halogens, rain sensors and fog lights, but would need it changed to xenons, rain sensors and fog lights.

Also, happy to purchase one if anyone has a spare one for sale?

 

[aquazi]

Can a halogen LCM (with headlight level switch ) even be programmed for Xenons (automatic levelling)

I also didnt think you could simply swap the LCM over as this stores information about your car - possibly the milage etc :?

 

[cj10jeeper]

peddy

Take a look at this thread where some time back a complete retrofit inc. LCM and sensors was done, reprogramming, etc. Might be worth contacting tom
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8672&p=142101#p142101

I certainly know people have changed to xenon and reprogrammed the LCM to accept them, however that is probably more to do with accepting a 35w current draw of Xenon Vs 55W of halogen and not reporting a bulb out.

If doing the job I'd source a xenon LCM from a breakers and bolt the suspension 2 sensors on for a full oem job

 

[chris]

Getting a new LCM is best, otherwise there will be the level adjustment which wont do anything. Well i would get a new one :lol:

You can sell yours on anyway

 

[peddy]

Thanks for the link CJ.

I had a quick look at the thread and there seems more to the project than i initally thought.

So an OEM Xenon mod will require:
- 2 x Xenon Headlights
- 1 x LCM
- 2 x Leveling senors (front and rear)
- 3(?) x brackets for the sensors
- 2 x Ballasts

I found the leveling sensors on realoem...

For that it looks like I need...

01 - 37146784696 - Level sensor
02 - 31121094088 - Bracket, level sensor, right
07 - 37146784697 - Level sensor
08 - 37141094996 - Bracket, level sensor, right
11 - 37141094982 - Bracket, level sensor, right

Correct? :?

 

[srhutch]

Wiring loom for level sensors I would think.

 

[peddy]

Wiring loom for level sensors I would think.

Can't find a refrence to such a part. :?
I wonder if it's pre-wired already though?

 

[chris]

I doubt it. HIDs lol ;.)

 

[cj10jeeper]

Wiring for the sensors is already in place iirc.
stock xenons need Ballast, bulb and bulb connector (can't recall the correct term, but it's the cube on the back of the bulb)
Check if you have the brackets in place.

 

[peddy]

re wiring - that's good to know.

re bulb connector - do you mean part 3 in this diagram? If so, then it's a "Ignition element Xenon-light" (63126907489), which is about £65.

 

[cj10jeeper]

That's the bit I meant. Actually I may have some of those lying around

If you purchase a xenon light then all of parts 1 to 5 are separate 'extras' :thumbsdown: