E92 LCI lights question...

TikoV · 07-22-2011, 03:02 AM

I've been given the opportunity to pick up some rear lci lights for next to nothing...question is are they a straight fit for my 58 plate??

Thanks in advance

xenon · 07-22-2011, 03:17 AM

No, the indicators on LCI are LEDs and consequently you'll get a bulb failure warning, however the LKM can be re-coded.

TikoV · 07-22-2011, 03:30 AM

LKM??

BGM · 07-22-2011, 03:33 AM

you need a wiring harness and the car recoded..

imo, they are a great upgrade because the pre-LCI had a massive design flaw re: corroding connections etc..

i'd go for it, or.. if you bail, tell me where to pick them up!

xenon · 07-22-2011, 04:06 AM

LKM is the Light Control Module. You can get a adapter for the exisiting wiring loom that contains resistors to fool the bulb-check pulse so you don't get the message or you can get it coded. I don't know if the physical connectors are the same - they were on the e46 but BGM suggests you need a new harness and that may well be the case, unless he simply means the harness adaptor to remove the bulb-fail warning(?)

BGM · 07-22-2011, 04:23 AM

see this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=lci+lights

some good info in there

as far as i am aware you need a harness AND coding to be full 100%

i do not know of a harness that removes the warning lights, but could well be wrong!

Hotcoupe · 07-22-2011, 04:51 AM

Unless you are good at auto electrics or know someone who knows what they are doing, you'll need a harness to connect the LCI light wiring to the existing.
I've not come across a UK seller as yet but I got my harness from Tom @:

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=3373

The actual fitting is very easy and is a straight swop.

You'll need to get the car coded after the fitting as you will get a bulb out warning on the dash although the lights will work.

Any good indy who has Autologic can do the coding and all they do is disable the bulb check on the rear lights which will stop bulb out warning appearing, expect to pay around £50.00 for the coding, and if you have electric folding mirrors you can get those coded at the same time to fold from the fob.

My install post is here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/newrep...e=1&p=10075559

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xenon Major General 1394 Rep 8,081 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	No, the indicators on LCI are LEDs and consequently you'll get a bulb failure warning, however the LKM can be re-coded. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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xenon Major General 1394 Rep 8,081 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	LKM is the Light Control Module. You can get a adapter for the exisiting wiring loom that contains resistors to fool the bulb-check pulse so you don't get the message or you can get it coded. I don't know if the physical connectors are the same - they were on the e46 but BGM suggests you need a new harness and that may well be the case, unless he simply means the harness adaptor to remove the bulb-fail warning(?) __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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BGM Colonel 58 Rep 2,398 Posts Drives: F20 M140i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Farnborough, UK iTrader: (0)	see this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=lci+lights some good info in there as far as i am aware you need a harness AND coding to be full 100% i do not know of a harness that removes the warning lights, but could well be wrong!
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Hotcoupe Major General 192 Rep 6,110 Posts Drives: Don't know yet! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List November 2008 335D ... [8.34] 2007 335D [0.00]	Unless you are good at auto electrics or know someone who knows what they are doing, you'll need a harness to connect the LCI light wiring to the existing. I've not come across a UK seller as yet but I got my harness from Tom @: http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=3373 The actual fitting is very easy and is a straight swop. You'll need to get the car coded after the fitting as you will get a bulb out warning on the dash although the lights will work. Any good indy who has Autologic can do the coding and all they do is disable the bulb check on the rear lights which will stop bulb out warning appearing, expect to pay around £50.00 for the coding, and if you have electric folding mirrors you can get those coded at the same time to fold from the fob. My install post is here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/newrep...e=1&p=10075559 __________________ ================================= Never argue with an idiot on the internet. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
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