LCM Software Update to 4.5 - Enable Triple Flash (and more)! -- $70 + core

[terraphantm]

As some of you are aware, I started researching how to update LCMs on these cars (see thread here (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?14706-Interest-in-updating-LCMs-to-4.0-or-4.5/page9)). With the help of a few members here, I've determined that SW 3.6 LCMs can be updated. Unfortunately it's not exactly a trivial process. You have to solder right to the CPU to flash the updated software. So with the approval of the staff, I have decided to offer an LCM upgrade/exchange service. After the flash, the LCM will be seen as a 4.5 / CI37 model, and will be capable of triple flash signals (demo below).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA-bpiKvsxs


Only the SW 3.6 LCMs (pictured below) can be updated. Most ZHPs will already have the 3.6 LCMs; they're found on all 2004 and 2005 models, as well as some very late 2003 models. I have an updated LCM on hand that I can offer in exchange for your stock unit as a core. Right now I can only do exchanges for LCMs originally from sedans or M3s with bixenons. For everything else, I'll need you to send me your LCM.

http://i.imgur.com/rki6khll.jpg


When you get my LCM, it will not come with a faceplate; transfer yours over to it. The unit will be in a factory state - 0 miles, a blank VIN, and a blank VO. These particulars can be repopulated very quickly with NCS Expert. After coding, you will not have a tamper dot. If you cannot or will not use NCS Expert, let me know, and I will precode the LCM before shipping.

My fee for this service is $70 programming + $50 core (refundable) + true cost of shipping. The core fee will be refunded after confirming your LCM is of the correct variety and functional. It will not apply if you send me your LCM directly. I accept payment by PayPal only, unless you happen to be local to me.

If interested, please post here and send me a PM. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask (whether in this thread or via PM)

[anandoc]

Terra, thanks for all your hard work and for creating this thread. I have a Canadian 2004 330i (non ZHP) with auto-leveling bi-xenons. I wish to participate in this but want to buy a separate LCM from the forums or ebay and send it to you for coding.

Question is what is the part number that I am looking for which will ensure that the LCM I buy supports:
1) auto-leveling
2) automatic (circuitry for RLS sensor input)
3) Bi-xenon headlamps
4) Facelift Sedan

I know I currently have a 25/3.6 LCM in the car (through PAsoft logs) but I cannot pull it out to check the exact part number on it. Am I limited to just the part number picture above? (61316936828). Many thanks!

[terraphantm]

There are a couple other part numbers that will work, though your car should have 61316936828 if it's a 2004 model with bixenons, auto leveling, and auto headlamps. I don't actually need one with auto headlamps (no extra circuitry for that; the faceplate is enough), but all US-spec cars from MY2004 came with those.

Other part numbers that should work:

61316936838 (US/Can Xenons, no rain sensor)
61316936824 (Euro xenons, no rain sensor)
61316936826 (Euro xenons, rain sensor)


If the label says "SW:3.6" and "dyn" - it should be acceptable.

[anandoc]

Ok cool.

The additional circuitry inside is required for input from the auto-leveling sensors (located on the control arms), correct? I think I mis-typed above for the automatic on/off functionality.

Also, will the US sedan/coupe LCMs without bi-xenons have a different part number than 61316936828?

[az3579]

Ok cool.

The additional circuitry inside is required for input from the auto-leveling sensors (located on the control arms), correct? I think I mis-typed above for the automatic on/off functionality.

Also, will the US sedan/coupe LCMs without bi-xenons have a different part number than 61316936828?

This is correct. The auto-leveling is extra circuitry, which I believe is what is represented by "dyn" on the LCM label.

[anandoc]

Thanks BP!

[az3579]

Thanks BP!

:thumbsup

[johnrando]

Good stuff Terra!

[danewilson77]

If anyone would like to partake in this service, please sign up.

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[Simmsled]

So... what is the "and more"?
$70 + shipping + time... for triple flash isn't blowing my skirt up yet.

[bullfrogs_M3]

If anyone would like to partake in this service, please sign up.

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Is there other programming other than the firmware update? I mean, if we didn't need to do the VIN, mileage, etc..

[terraphantm]

So... what is the "and more"?
$70 + shipping + time... for triple flash isn't blowing my skirt up yet.

Nothing too major. Tail lights on with DRLs, city lights as DRLs, and bixenons as flash to pass even with headlights off come to mind.

I know the price won't be loved by everyone, but the fact of the matter is that it's not the easiest or quickest mod in the world, and doing it for significantly less wouldn't be worth my time. In the thread I linked to in the main post, I did post a diagram of the CPU pins that you need to solder to, and I posted the binaries you have to flash. You can do the flash yourself if you've already got an acceptable programmer. The units that are natively 4.0/4.5 sell for $200 typically for whatever it's worth.


Is there other programming other than the firmware update? I mean, if we didn't need to do the VIN, mileage, etc..

Not really

[az3579]

The units that are natively 4.0/4.5 sell for $200 typically for whatever it's worth.


Let's not forget that used units that are 4.0/4.5 are hard to find. New ones can be upwards of $300, depending on where and when you shop...

[derbo]

The cost of this is very fair IMO. Instead of searching long and hard for the elusive 4.0/4.5 software, you can pay less than what you would find those LCMs for and get the same functions.

Props to Terra for providing this and sharing it so those who do not want to pay can do it themselves. (though it's probably more expensive to buy the programmer to do it themselves)

[bullfrogs_M3]

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I really hope that first person drops out so i can be first in line.

[Tnhl1989]

I would have to say this beats the pants to any deal out there. 1. Soldering is very difficult especially small cpu boards. It's quite time consuming actually. Majority of the time is base of the research and the ability to do this correctly. 2. The LCM is difficult to find. I happen to come across my 4.5 on ebay and that took about 2-3 years of searching and I happen to find it in a EBAY Canada listing. 3. The coding part is the easier and quickest part and overtime the ease of driving makes it seem more up to date. 4. New LCM is 300-400 and possibly NLA. 5. $30-60 (old lcm 3.6) + $70 + shipping = $100-150 tops.

I love rear fogs for tailgaters and bad weather. I enjoy the triple blink since I'm use to it in every new car. Additional coding really helps all in all. I spent many hours doing this myself and I can really support the fact that Terra is offering this. Overall great price for a great advantage. I could probably flip my 4.5 LCM for a good amount of change and keep the 3.6 modified however the 4.5 is super rare similar to my car having side bolster and rear sunshade. :)

[Pip]

This is sweet! I already have triple blink so just here to say thanks. Also triple blink and other features really make driving more pleasurable.

[alexandre]

Very nice service! I lucked out on a cheap local 4.0, but would probably pay up to get the feature. Such a tiny detail that makes a big difference.

[ELCID86]

^ Yep, I tried to talk Colin out of his 4.0 LCM and he said no that he really liked that feature. (I shouldn't have told him and just swapped it! But OBE now. I got one from Giya!!)

[terraphantm]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I hope I'm not coming across as taking advantage of you guys - that's not my intention. I did try to make this as open as possible, and am offering this as a service because I know that there are a decent number of folks out there uncomfortable with electrical work, especially with small pitch surface mount components. If I ever figure out a way to do the flash over the OBDII port, I'd post that up for free without asking for any compensation.

[cakM3]

Let's not forget that used units that are 4.0/4.5 are hard to find. New ones can be upwards of $300, depending on where and when you shop...

There's truth to this :thumbsup I shelled out just over $300 for a brand new LCM s/w 4.5 for my ///M from the dealer just because I had to have one....


The cost of this is very fair IMO. Instead of searching long and hard for the elusive 4.0/4.5 software, you can pay less than what you would find those LCMs for and get the same functions.

Props to Terra for providing this and sharing it so those who do not want to pay can do it themselves. (though it's probably more expensive to buy the programmer to do it themselves)

I am in full agreement here. For those who are on the fence doing this, you got to keep in mind that Terra doesn't have to do this at all. I think for the amount of work that he is doing, this is more than a fair price to ask for the service he's offering all of us :thumbsup


Thanks for the kind words guys. I hope I'm not coming across as taking advantage of you guys - that's not my intention. I did try to make this as open as possible, and am offering this as a service because I know that there are a decent number of folks out there uncomfortable with electrical work, especially with small pitch surface mount components. If I ever figure out a way to do the flash over the OBDII port, I'd post that up for free without asking for any compensation.

I can only speak for myself Terra so I will add that I don't see you taking advantage of anyone on the forum. In my opinion I think you're offering a very valuable service for those who will be able to update their LCMs to the desired LCMs with updated s/w. With that said please PM me where I can send in my LCM w/ s/w 3.6 for modifications. Thanks for doing this!!!

1. USERNAME - - - - - - - - - SERVICE REQUESTED
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[az3579]

. I hope I'm not coming across as taking advantage of you guys -

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/08/24bd74783843becfcd3ecdadb2ab3f56.jpg

Dude, you have provided more insight and help with regards to coding anyone has provided anywhere. I don't think you'd be able to take advantage of someone if you tried.

Keep up the amazing work!


P.S. - I hope the pic wasn't offensive... I thought it'd be funny. :)


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[Rovert]

You guys are so smart..... dayyyyammm

[johnrando]

Legit

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[WOLFN8TR]

Nice work! I might need to get this done for the ///M when the ZHP sells! :thumbsup

[bimmergofast]

In.





1. USERNAME - - - - - - - - - SERVICE REQUESTED
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[Tnhl1989]

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Sending mine today.

[TheFinanceGuy]

I need to confirm what SW I have on my car. Should be 3.6- if so, I'm in.

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3. cakM3 --- Firmware Flash
4. Bimmergofast -- Firmware flash and recode
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[Tnhl1989]

You should be able to with the Bmw scanner ;)

[TheFinanceGuy]

That would imply I had to time to do anything other than open the package.... :)

Hopefully this weekend I'll have time to play.

[terraphantm]

If yours is a 2004 model, it's pretty much a 99% chance it has a 3.6. Send me a PM after you confirm and we can get the ball rolling.

Anyway -- I've injured my hand and may not be able to solder for a little while. I still have a couple cores ready to go (except for a couple I did as favors/thanks, no one has actually committed to buying one) so I can handle still a few people in the near term. Also I'm thinking if I don't get any real movement on these by the end of March, I'll just sell off my core units

[danewilson77]

Get well soon my man.

"No flamesuit required"

[johnrando]

+1. BTW, are the 6 listed committed to pay?

[az3579]

Get well soon my man.

"No flamesuit required"

This.

[terraphantm]

Get well soon my man.

"No flamesuit required"


This.

Thanks guys. I think it'll be okay in about a week


+1. BTW, are the 6 listed committed to pay?

Not yet. Couple non-responses and some timing issues

[derbo]

If yours is a 2004 model, it's pretty much a 99% chance it has a 3.6. Send me a PM after you confirm and we can get the ball rolling.

Anyway -- I've injured my hand and may not be able to solder for a little while. I still have a couple cores ready to go (except for a couple I did as favors/thanks, no one has actually committed to buying one) so I can handle still a few people in the near term. Also I'm thinking if I don't get any real movement on these by the end of March, I'll just sell off my core units

Get those golden hands some rest and get better!


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[cakM3]

Payment has been made. Thanks again Mirza for offering your valuable services to our community! Get well soon :thumbsup

[derbo]

I'm hear to vouch for Terra (not like he needs it or anything).

I got my 3.6 from him and it is running C37 software (4.5). I just installed it today and it's working perfectly as it should be!

Thank you Terra for all your hard work. :)

[cakM3]

Package was sent out, you should be seeing it either today or tomorrow.....depending on delays due to the recent storm...

[onaquest]

sent ya a pm terraphantm

[TheFinanceGuy]

Phew! Trying to catch up....

[cakM3]

Phew! Trying to catch up....

Yeah man!!! :thumbsup

[onaquest]

terraphantm, check your inbox (y)

[terraphantm]

I responded to all PMs and inquiries.

Also I have some new information regarding core exchanges

I came across an LCM with this label:

http://i.imgur.com/a7ek7Ko.jpg

When I took the board out, I found one of the ICs is missing:

http://i.imgur.com/aHj3d83.jpg

I did some poking around, and found that IC powers pins 38 and 20 on the LCM. Those pins are used for the outer taillights of the facelift sedan, and the brake-force display on 03.5+ coupes. This LCM can still be flashed with the C37 software, but the hardware isn't present to power the lights I mentioned -- so I cannot accept such units as a core. Thankfully this particular unit was not a core, but instead one that I was asked to flash.

So to make it clear, if you send me an LCM, it should have a label like this:

http://i.imgur.com/qjcD1Bw.jpg

The important bits being "dyn", "LH", and "SW: 3.6"; USA, ECE, "m FLC" or "o FLC" are irrelevant. I believe the "LH" label is what tells you whether or not those extra lights can be powered.

[BADCLOWN]

After its reflashed does it have to be recoded with the vin and mileage/etc in order to work properly?

[terraphantm]

After its reflashed does it have to be recoded with the vin and mileage/etc in order to work properly?

VIN has to be written to eliminate the tamper dot. I can either do that beforehand, or you can do it in about 2 seconds with NCS Expert

[rkneeshaw]

I received my flashed LCM the other day, plugged it in, and it works beautifully!

Thanks Terraphantm, a pleasure as always.

[ELCID86]

VIN has to be written to eliminate the tamper dot. I can either do that beforehand, or you can do it in about 2 seconds with NCS Expert

Or PA SOFT.


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[terraphantm]

Guys, I was getting very little actual interest. So I sold off the cores. If you've got a 3.6 unit that you want me to flash, I'm still willing to do that.

[rguti153]

I still do !! Terraphantm I haven't forgot just busy

[danewilson77]

I need to confirm what SW I have on my car. Should be 3.6- if so, I'm in.

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2. Bullfrog --- Firmware Flash
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"No flamesuit required"

[TheFinanceGuy]

I still do !! Terraphantm I haven't forgot just busy

This.

I also haven't figured a way to be without my car for a week. I should have done this while I was traveling last week. Doh!


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[onaquest]

Installed my flashed LCM. Really liking the triple blink feature.

Thanks for the flashing and coding Terra! and thanks for the LCM Shawn!

[rguti153]

Pm again sorry !

[ELCID86]

Installed my flashed LCM. Really liking the triple blink feature.

Thanks for the flashing and coding Terra! and thanks for the LCM Shawn!
Glad you got it all done!

[Vas]

Man I'm tempted to do this to both my cars. I have a spare lcm but need to check the label on it.

[Vas]

Guys, I was getting very little actual interest. So I sold off the cores. If you've got a 3.6 unit that you want me to flash, I'm still willing to do that.
I have one. Looks like it can be coded correct ?

It's a spare unit that I have which was removed from a 2004 325i. Not sure if it had hid lights. Does that matter?

My car has Hid, auto level, and rain sensor.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/b1fcce348058acab5dc537db9919d94b.jpg

[BADCLOWN]

I'm still interested in this. its just finding the few days i can deal without the car to send the unit off to you to code and such

[terraphantm]

I have one. Looks like it can be coded correct ?

It's a spare unit that I have which was removed from a 2004 325i. Not sure if it had hid lights. Does that matter?

My car has Hid, auto level, and rain sensor.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/b1fcce348058acab5dc537db9919d94b.jpg

That should be codable. It is from an HID car for whatever it's worth.

For whatever it's worth, I don't have a problem coding non-HID LCMs, but I wasn't accepting them as cores since all of my units were for HIDs.

[Imola.ZHP]

OMG, I have looked for a triple blink LCM on eBay off and on for YEARS!

I'm sure my 03/03/03 build most likely does not have the proper LCM, but I'll see if I can find one to send you. I don't have any way of doing programming so I would need you to do all of that for me. If you have an extra one ready to ship PM me a price, shipping would be to 38103 (memphis, TN). My car doesn't have auto-headlights if that matters, but does have HID's.

[rguti153]

I'll have an extra one when I remove my original one n receive the updated one

[Imola.ZHP]

I just verified, 3.5.6 in my car. Crap. I guess it will make a good paper weight if I can get 3.6.


I'll have an extra one when I remove my original one n receive the updated one

For sale? I'm checking on eBay now but might prefer to buy from a fellow mafia member.


--Marcus

[Vas]

I just verified, 3.5.6 in my car. Crap. I guess it will make a good paper weight if I can get 3.6.



For sale? I'm checking on eBay now but might prefer to buy from a fellow mafia member.


--Marcus

I have a spare one that I can send out but I would need another one back to do this mod.

[Imola.ZHP]

I have a spare one that I can send out but I would need another one back to do this mod.

Yeah, unless I can find a deal on a 3.6, buying one on eBay for $100 and then paying $70 to have it flashed isn't going to work when 4.0's go for ~$120. I have found a 4.0 for $120 on eBay, I can't hardly believe it and can't believe I'm sharing either, I'm tempted to buy it and live the the tamper dot until I can get someone to remove it as well as do some other programming on the car. Maybe the one 3.6 I found on eBay was just from a seller that was proud of it, I was expecting to find them for ~$25-$35.

Shoot me a PM (anyone) if you have a 3.6 for sale, I'll consider it and if you want my 3.5.6 in trade we can do that too, but I would need the 3.6 first, programmed by OP and then installed in my car.

[Vas]

Yeah, unless I can find a deal on a 3.6, buying one on eBay for $100 and then paying $70 to have it flashed isn't going to work when 4.0's go for ~$120. I have found a 4.0 for $120 on eBay, I can't hardly believe it and can't believe I'm sharing either, I'm tempted to buy it and live the the tamper dot until I can get someone to remove it as well as do some other programming on the car. Maybe the one 3.6 I found on eBay was just from a seller that was proud of it, I was expecting to find them for ~$25-$35.

Shoot me a PM (anyone) if you have a 3.6 for sale, I'll consider it and if you want my 3.5.6 in trade we can do that too, but I would need the 3.6 first, programmed by OP and then installed in my car.
Pm sent.

[terraphantm]

Yeah, unless I can find a deal on a 3.6, buying one on eBay for $100 and then paying $70 to have it flashed isn't going to work when 4.0's go for ~$120. I have found a 4.0 for $120 on eBay, I can't hardly believe it and can't believe I'm sharing either, I'm tempted to buy it and live the the tamper dot until I can get someone to remove it as well as do some other programming on the car. Maybe the one 3.6 I found on eBay was just from a seller that was proud of it, I was expecting to find them for ~$25-$35.

Shoot me a PM (anyone) if you have a 3.6 for sale, I'll consider it and if you want my 3.5.6 in trade we can do that too, but I would need the 3.6 first, programmed by OP and then installed in my car.

$120 for a 4.0 is unusually low. At least before this thread started, I never saw one (that also supported autoleveling) for < $200 unless the seller didn't know what he/she had. $100 for a 3.6 is also pretty high. I had my core charge at $50 for a reason.

In theory I could convert 3.56 units if I found a good source for the CPUs used on the 3.6. But swapping CPUs is a riskier procedure and the cost wouldn't really be worth it since the 3.6 units are abundant and cheap

[rguti153]

When I remove the one I have ill have my original for sale , n ill find out what I really have

[Vas]

I have one. Looks like it can be coded correct ?

It's a spare unit that I have which was removed from a 2004 325i. Not sure if it had hid lights. Does that matter?

My car has Hid, auto level, and rain sensor.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/b1fcce348058acab5dc537db9919d94b.jpg
Guys I am selling this lcm. Got other priorities right now. Send me a pm

[Imola.ZHP]

$120 for a 4.0 is unusually low. At least before this thread started, I never saw one (that also supported autoleveling) for < $200 unless the seller didn't know what he/she had. $100 for a 3.6 is also pretty high. I had my core charge at $50 for a reason.

In theory I could convert 3.56 units if I found a good source for the CPUs used on the 3.6. But swapping CPUs is a riskier procedure and the cost wouldn't really be worth it since the 3.6 units are abundant and cheap

Yeah, its gone now, I should have just bought it, he was asking $120obo. Now the listing says "best offer accepted." Just my luck. I'll keep my eyes open for a deal on a 3.6.

[BADCLOWN]

Terra: do you have any reprogrammed LCMs with all the goodies on it and POSSIBLY a euro LCM faceplate with rear fog button you would be ready to sell? would be for an '05 sedan and Id send my core to you after receiving the new one.

[JB3]

Looks like Marcus did the legwork for me. I also have an 03/03, so I'm pretty much screwed here. Also no auto, also no xenon. wtf, over.

[rguti153]

I have a spare lcm from my car anybody wants it let me know

[BADCLOWN]

I have a spare lcm from my car anybody wants it let me know


will it work for reprogramming?

i have an 05 sedan without auto-level HL.

[ELCID86]

^needs to be v3.6 or higher.


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[ItsMeScottG]

My car has v3.6, what's the easiest way for me to get this feature?

[rguti153]

will it work for reprogramming?

i have an 05 sedan without auto-level HL.
Yeah is a 3.6 lcm . But u probably might have a newer version if that's the case , get it coded

[kakashi169]

I have a sw 3.11 with auto levelling, will it work?

[UdubBadger]

I'm kinda surprised you can't just code this in without new hardware.

[Vas]

I have a sw 3.11 with auto levelling, will it work?

Needs to be a 3.6 Software.

Something like this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-06-BMW-E46-M3-330-325-LCM-Headlight-Foglight-Switch-6131-6936828-Genuine-OEM-/121647137105?hash=item1c52bc0151&vxp=mtr

[ikeupinya]

Is this service still available???

[Vas]

Last time I talked to him, it was.

Also if anybody is interested, I have a spare lcm with 3.6 I can sell since I no longer need it

[BADCLOWN]

Is that good for the reflash I assume? If so, I'd be interested, shoot me a PM for price shipped to 41051

Or I may just have you ship it to terra........

[Vas]

Is that good for the reflash I assume? If so, I'd be interested, shoot me a PM for price shipped to 41051

Or I may just have you ship it to terra........

Sent you a pm

[CarbonZHP]

PMd

[ikeupinya]

Last time I talked to him, it was.

Ok thanks bro!

PM sent to OP as well...

[1FastZHP]

I'm interested in this service. Is it still available

[CarbonZHP]

Same. Have some money now

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[BADCLOWN]

I'd like to send an LCM to you for programming. I'm shooting you a PM regarding the service as I want to inquire about a core exchange/trade of sorts.

[mercury26]

I am interested also.

[CarbonZHP]

Problem is I can't be for a week+ without headlights

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[TheFinanceGuy]

Problem is I can't be for a week+ without headlights

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Terra did mine pretty quick. I was down from Wednesday to Monday. In hindsight, I should have just overnighted him the LCM.

For anyone considering this. I love it. The process was super easy - Terra was great to work with too. Answering all of my worried questions like a pro. I'm still pretty giddy when I hit the stalk and it blinks 3 times.

[Vas]

There is an LCM for sale right one in the classifieds that can be used as a core.

3.6 software version with HID and rain sensor.

[terraphantm]

Yeah I couldn't justify keeping any cores around, just didn't get enough interest in the beginning. If you send me an LCM (whether it's from your own car or another 3.6), I can take care of it within a day or two.

[CarbonZHP]

Sweet. Yeah I'm in. I have someone who will sell me an LCM and ship it straight to you. Then if you want I can ship you mine back as core if you want extra core

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[ChristopherL]

Hi Terra,

I'm interested in having you code the 3-blink option in an LCM - Are you still offering this service if we provide the LCM?
Also, I sent you a PM - but are you still offering the service to correctly code an E46M cluster for use in a ZHP? I thought I saw a post from you that your time was limited and you may not be offering these services moving forward?

Thank you,
-Chris

[ELCID86]

Hi Terra,

I'm interested in having you code the 3-blink option in an LCM - Are you still offering this service if we provide the LCM?
Also, I sent you a PM - but are you still offering the service to correctly code an E46M cluster for use in a ZHP? I thought I saw a post from you that your time was limited and you may not be offering these services moving forward?

Thank you,
-Chris

BP, CAK and Novaphotog are all saying go 5 blink. I like my 3 blink but am feeling a tad bit inadequate.. ;)

Still liking my M cluster.


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[NorCalZman]

BP, CAK and Novaphotog are all saying go 5 blink. I like my 3 blink but am feeling a tad bit inadequate.. ;)

Still liking my M cluster.


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oh you could code a 5 blink? Yeah I love the 3 blink but if I had known we could have 5 I would have asked for that (Jon programmed mine for me).

[cakM3]

BP, CAK and Novaphotog are all saying go 5 blink. I like my 3 blink but am feeling a tad bit inadequate.. ;)

Still liking my M cluster.

Both of my BMWs are set up using 6-blink...

[fw_fw]

5 Blink is the bomb.....BP took care of me at the reunion :mwah

[Vas]

I like triple blink. Anything more feels like I left the blinkers on to me

[NoVAphotog]

5 Blink is the bomb.....BP took care of me at the reunion :mwah

+1

All about that 5 blink. Doesn't feel like I left the blinker on unless making a quick shift in the city or something. On highways it's perfect.

[CarbonZHP]

For some reason, I feel like Id want a 4 blink. Kind of between the long blink for highway and short for city. Just me

[C00KIE M0NSTER]

If anyone wants 3, 4, or 5-blink, I have an LCM that can be used as a core.

[CarbonZHP]

Given I'm only driving every other week or so, I could probably just send mine in


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[holyc0w]

To get rear fogs and triple/quintuple flash I would need something like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E46-3ies-LCM-AUTOMATIC-XENON-HEADLIGHT-LIGHT-SWITCH-UNIT-LIGHTING-FOGLAMPS-/271884330005

And then it would have to be upgraded to 4.5, right?

[slater]

If anyone wants 3, 4, or 5-blink, I have an LCM that can be used as a core.

i do as well....

[NorCalZman]

Why can't any of you guys live in California so we can have it done locally :-P I have 3 blink already so Ill just live with it. If anyone is thinking of having this done I suggest getting more blinks. 3 blinks does not last me long enough changing lanes unless I really swing over quickly (which I do not do).

[az3579]

I find it funny how people prefer 3 blinks. Considering the turn signal should be on for a short period of time to give people proper notification of a lane change, you can't change lanes in 3 blinks without having to swerve the car over to the next lane.

5 is perfection, with 6 working too if you like to take more time. One blink for an initial notification, and the remaining four to finish the lane change and be within the lines by the time it stops blinking without having to perform an emergency lane change maneuver in the process.
For around town, the extra blinks can be cancelled if you don't want to wait 'till 5.

It drove me nuts only having 3 on the highway, so I always clicked it into place in those cases. I'm glad Terra told me how to change it!

[CarbonZHP]

Can it be changed with NCS once Terra has done his work?

[nextelbuddy]

is it possible to upgrade the LCM for Auto headlights?

i have an 03 and the LCM knob doesnt have the A setting on it. Was curious if it was possible for you to code that while you are also coding the blinkers?

[az3579]

is it possible to upgrade the LCM for Auto headlights?

i have an 03 and the LCM knob doesnt have the A setting on it. Was curious if it was possible for you to code that while you are also coding the blinkers?

You need to do a retrofit if you want auto headlights and rain sensing wipers. That system uses sensors and wiring your '03 doesn't have.

If you install an Auto faceplate without doing the retrofit and you leave it in auto, the lights will always be on because the car always thinks it's dark outside due to not having a sensor to tell it otherwise.

[CarbonZHP]

Still offering this? If yes Id like to ship out tomorrow

[CarbonZHP]

Have still been wanting this but seems terra is mia?

[nextelbuddy]

im about to order the pocket programmer on ebay so I can do it myself. i found the instructions from Terra on e46fanatics and a converted file for C37 which is either 4.0 or 4.5 software. theres also a diagram that shows where to solder to on the board so I can use the pocket programmer to flash my 3.6 LCM.

if it works ill let you know.

[CarbonZHP]

I'd probably be interested in doing that myself as well. Sounds fun. Could you message me those details?

[nextelbuddy]

I'd probably be interested in doing that myself as well. Sounds fun. Could you message me those details?

A 4.5 module just popped up on eBay

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.de/itm/152693697108

It's for non xenon car though not

Here is the thread that has all the info you are looking for to do it your self.

[nextelbuddy]

Here the one you need if you have xenon and rain sensor. It has 4.5 and is 4.5 as well ��

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.de/itm/152693691610

[CarbonZHP]

Did you miss the link for the thread info?


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[nextelbuddy]

Did you miss the link for the thread info?


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Not sure why it didn't copy paste but here it is

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1067173#/topics/1067173?page=7

[BADCLOWN]

Anyone have the list of all the possible programmable options for this type of service?

[derbo]

Anyone have the list of all the possible programmable options for this type of service?


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yadXgoWLtVpJq0TDfXlE99qMPTlH5f7Tn2B45gbSuQA/edit?usp=sharing

This is a list of what I had for everything on my old E46. Just look under ALSZ for all the options.