My car now thinks its German! Euro Coding done to it, Amber deleted in headlights

itsregie · 03-02-2011, 01:04 PM

Sounds good, I've been waiting for this! Is there a possibility you can post the codings that you are officially able to do? If so we can PM you what exactly we want done and get a pricing quote.

mfanatic325 · 03-02-2011, 02:03 PM

I want in on this =]
Quote and instructions please. Do I need to send you my ECU?

inTgr8r · 03-02-2011, 02:20 PM

LCM not ECU

mfanatic325 · 03-02-2011, 02:23 PM

Ohh icic. Could someone please link me to a DIY on finding and removing the LCM? =]

Shipkiller · 03-02-2011, 02:44 PM

The LCM (lighting control module) is your light switch.

It is not just a switch but a whole assembly. About 9" in depth...

Pull the trim piece off and remove the screw, pull out the assembly... I would have your battery discontented before you disconnect the connector.

The LCM and ECU both contain the vehicles odometer reading. If one gets out of sync with the other a dot is seen next to the odometer readout. It's an anti-tamper measure. It takes a GT1 to sync them up if one is replaced.

mfanatic325 · 03-02-2011, 04:09 PM

Cool thanks for the info. I'll take a look and see if I feel confident enough to take apart the trimming and such without breaking everything LOL..
Any advice/hints/tips/pointers? A DIY would be great, as I'm more of a visual learner =P

johanness · 03-02-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shipkiller

The LCM (lighting control module) is your light switch.

It is not just a switch but a whole assembly. About 9" in depth...

Pull the trim piece off and remove the screw, pull out the assembly... I would have your battery discontented before you disconnect the connector.

The LCM and ECU both contain the vehicles odometer reading. If one gets out of sync with the other a dot is seen next to the odometer readout. It's an anti-tamper measure. It takes a GT1 to sync them up if one is replaced.

So... I assume if I'm going to get my LCM out and ship it, I should NOT be driving the car? Like at all... correct?

I was told I only needed to send in the LCM and not the ECU. Is this right also?

mfanatic325 · 03-02-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johanness

So... I assume if I'm going to get my LCM out and ship it, I should NOT be driving the car? Like at all... correct?

I was told I only needed to send in the LCM and not the ECU. Is this right also?

As far as I know, that is all correct

pingpong · 03-03-2011, 01:01 AM

To get the remote roof close thing, is that an LCM thing as well, or a different component?

mfanatic325 · 03-03-2011, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pingpong

To get the remote roof close thing, is that an LCM thing as well, or a different component?

According to the info in this thread, he can also get this done for you. If I'm not mistaken =]

3002 tii · 03-16-2011, 09:49 AM

Jamie - let me know if you're taking appointments yet... =D

Starscream · 03-16-2011, 10:02 AM

Will do,

Been side tracked this past week,

mfanatic325 · 03-21-2011, 01:28 AM

So....whatever happened to this? I haven't yet tried to take my LCM unit out, but figure it's for the better; until I schedule a coding appointment

vtnard · 03-28-2011, 10:04 PM

I tracked down the modules and language that needs to be modifed for comfort close (ie close with key) and to disable headlamps wash...GM5 module....Just coded up my buddies e86...And read a bunch of modules....Luckily some of the language is very similiar to the e90s once you read the .trc file.

johanness · 03-28-2011, 10:54 PM

Does this mean that we're getting close to this happening?

3002 tii · 03-29-2011, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtnard

I tracked down the modules and language that needs to be modifed for comfort close (ie close with key) and to disable headlamps wash...GM5 module....Just coded up my buddies e86...And read a bunch of modules....Luckily some of the language is very similiar to the e90s once you read the .trc file.

Weird, I had 2 locals who happened to have the software but neither could get it going on my E86, kept getting "faulty VIN" or something like that, but it basically never connected.

vtnard · 03-29-2011, 03:10 PM

Did they get the updated Daten files....I've got the orginial V39 and V40....Also they need the adapater that is being sent now with the cable.....Pin 8 needs to be there for the e85.....The cable comes without it.... I still cant acess all the modules, but GM5 is one you would want to play with. Heres the GM5.TRC file

FSW_PSW_GM5.txt

alvinli217 · 04-12-2011, 05:20 AM

any update man? leaving town soon so it's a good time for me to send it out to you.

3002 tii · 05-11-2013, 09:54 AM

Bump for update, simply looking for the one line that disables ALL 3 amber bulbs or the 3 individual coding lines needed to disable each individual bulb. It's the inner most bulb closest to the grills that we are having trouble identifying.

Blind32 · 05-11-2013, 10:19 AM

Wow just found this thread. Awesome work Starscream. I'd be interested in this!

JeffchaPz · 05-15-2013, 12:34 AM

Gents, PA Soft allows you to do all of this for $30 bucks or less if you do a little research.

I was able to turn off my angel eyes off and allowed me to use one or both of the amber lights to come on every time I would start the car, or if you select euro - it will turn on the head lights as driving lights and you can turn off the others if you want. I ended up removing the amber bulb closer to the front wheels.... I think 2 ambers are enough at night. search my prof pics and post... you'll see what I mean.

Good luck.

JeffchaPz · 05-15-2013, 12:38 AM

Oh, I ended up changing the voice in my navi to a male voice with British accent and turning on my clown nose. I also enabled my turn signals only when I lock the lock. OH I enabled the option to open and close the top with the unlock and lock button..... ba bye!

PA soft... get it!

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itsregie New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 Roadster Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Sounds good, I've been waiting for this! Is there a possibility you can post the codings that you are officially able to do? If so we can PM you what exactly we want done and get a pricing quote.
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03-02-2011, 02:03 PM	#46
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	I want in on this =] Quote and instructions please. Do I need to send you my ECU?
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03-02-2011, 02:20 PM	#47
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	LCM not ECU __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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03-02-2011, 02:23 PM	#48
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	Ohh icic. Could someone please link me to a DIY on finding and removing the LCM? =]
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03-02-2011, 02:44 PM	#49
Shipkiller Colonel 187 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: Me Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [8.33]	The LCM (lighting control module) is your light switch. It is not just a switch but a whole assembly. About 9" in depth... Pull the trim piece off and remove the screw, pull out the assembly... I would have your battery discontented before you disconnect the connector. The LCM and ECU both contain the vehicles odometer reading. If one gets out of sync with the other a dot is seen next to the odometer readout. It's an anti-tamper measure. It takes a GT1 to sync them up if one is replaced.
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03-02-2011, 04:09 PM	#50
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	Cool thanks for the info. I'll take a look and see if I feel confident enough to take apart the trimming and such without breaking everything LOL.. Any advice/hints/tips/pointers? A DIY would be great, as I'm more of a visual learner =P
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03-03-2011, 01:01 AM	#53
pingpong Private 14 Rep 68 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	To get the remote roof close thing, is that an LCM thing as well, or a different component?
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03-16-2011, 09:49 AM	#55
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03-16-2011, 10:02 AM	#56
Starscream Colonel 135 Rep 2,120 Posts Drives: ///M Roadster + E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Park Ridge NJ + Windermere FL iTrader: (23)	Will do, Been side tracked this past week, __________________ Imola Red Roadster
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03-21-2011, 01:28 AM	#57
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	So....whatever happened to this? I haven't yet tried to take my LCM unit out, but figure it's for the better; until I schedule a coding appointment
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03-28-2011, 10:04 PM	#58
vtnard New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	I tracked down the modules and language that needs to be modifed for comfort close (ie close with key) and to disable headlamps wash...GM5 module....Just coded up my buddies e86...And read a bunch of modules....Luckily some of the language is very similiar to the e90s once you read the .trc file.
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03-28-2011, 10:54 PM	#59
johanness Banned 56 Rep 1,739 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle, Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M COUPE [7.00] 2012 BMW X1 xDrive 28i [9.00]	Does this mean that we're getting close to this happening?
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03-29-2011, 03:10 PM	#61
vtnard New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Did they get the updated Daten files....I've got the orginial V39 and V40....Also they need the adapater that is being sent now with the cable.....Pin 8 needs to be there for the e85.....The cable comes without it.... I still cant acess all the modules, but GM5 is one you would want to play with. Heres the GM5.TRC file FSW_PSW_GM5.txt
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04-12-2011, 05:20 AM	#62
alvinli217 Captain 47 Rep 715 Posts Drives: Imola RED dIrTy Z4MR - SOLD Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, B.C iTrader: (2)	any update man? leaving town soon so it's a good time for me to send it out to you. __________________ RPI scoop\|BMC drop in filter\|EAS V1 aluminum mount\|ZHP shiftknob\|RHO plate holder\|matte black grill\|LED interior & license plate light\|RE SSK\|RE tranny mount\|UUC engine mount\|Bavarian CDV\|clutch stop\|18" Forgestar CF5 GOLD\|RPI exhaust\|H&R coilovers\| RE RSM\| coming soon: aFe intake\|tune\|secondary cat delete\|
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05-11-2013, 09:54 AM	#63
3002 tii Lieutenant General 2286 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	Bump for update, simply looking for the one line that disables ALL 3 amber bulbs or the 3 individual coding lines needed to disable each individual bulb. It's the inner most bulb closest to the grills that we are having trouble identifying. __________________ Follow for latest mods
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05-11-2013, 10:19 AM	#64
Blind32 Certified Adrenaline Junkie 43 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (2)	Wow just found this thread. Awesome work Starscream. I'd be interested in this!
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05-15-2013, 12:34 AM	#65
JeffchaPz Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Gents, PA Soft allows you to do all of this for $30 bucks or less if you do a little research. I was able to turn off my angel eyes off and allowed me to use one or both of the amber lights to come on every time I would start the car, or if you select euro - it will turn on the head lights as driving lights and you can turn off the others if you want. I ended up removing the amber bulb closer to the front wheels.... I think 2 ambers are enough at night. search my prof pics and post... you'll see what I mean. Good luck.
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05-15-2013, 12:38 AM	#66
JeffchaPz Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Oh, I ended up changing the voice in my navi to a male voice with British accent and turning on my clown nose. I also enabled my turn signals only when I lock the lock. OH I enabled the option to open and close the top with the unlock and lock button..... ba bye! PA soft... get it!
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