The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

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Originally Posted by 704sw

Freedom dollars! They'll be here tomorrow (killer shipping!) but I haven't even ordered my new RSMs yet.

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They're pretty nice to stare at. Good color

Anybody know what is the thickness of the wires that go into the LCM? I am trying to hook my AEs to pin 41 of the LCM. I already have the bushing contact (part# 61130008998)...just need some wires to extend it to the AE wiring into the 'drug-bin'. I was looking at 20AWG here:

https://www.amazon.ca/Striveday-Flex...4680941&sr=8-2

I might also look into replacing the crappy wires within the ZKW headlamp assembly which seem to be falling apart. Should I go with thicker wires just to be safe?

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Originally Posted by ZHPizza

This means replace with Redline D4 ATF, right?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...12e6101fa3.jpg

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Redline will recommend the ATF. That's what I used, but many around here have used the MTL. Honestly I wish I would have used it in this mild weather. The ATF just feels too notchy to me.


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I just did a drain and refill and went with atf

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Anyone wanna chime in lol? I was hoping to have all the parts in place to do the DIY over the upcoming long weekend.

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Originally Posted by anandoc

Anybody know what is the thickness of the wires that go into the LCM? I am trying to hook my AEs to pin 41 of the LCM. I already have the bushing contact (part# 61130008998)...just need some wires to extend it to the AE wiring into the 'drug-bin'. I was looking at 20AWG here:

https://www.amazon.ca/Striveday-Flex...4680941&sr=8-2

I might also look into replacing the crappy wires within the ZKW headlamp assembly which seem to be falling apart. Should I go with thicker wires just to be safe?

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Originally Posted by anandoc

Anyone wanna chime in lol? I was hoping to have all the parts in place to do the DIY over the upcoming long weekend.

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Is the LCM gauge the same as the rest of the car? If so, I'll measure some of what I have laying around.

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Originally Posted by 704sw

Is the LCM gauge the same as the rest of the car? If so, I'll measure some of what I have laying around.

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Thanks man. Yes, I believe the LCM wires are the same thickness as the other interior wiring (homelink wires, interior lights etc). Also, I am guessing Silicone insulation is better than PVC? This is what I was planing on buying:

https://www.amazon.ca/Striveday-Flex...4680941&sr=8-2

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Originally Posted by anandoc

Thanks man. Yes, I believe the LCM wires are the same thickness as the other interior wiring (homelink wires, interior lights etc). Also, I am guessing Silicone insulation is better than PVC?

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I measured my extra rear view pigtail as 20AWG (it's a 0.08mm difference between 20 and 22 AWG). I think you'll be okay.

Sorry but I don't know the answer to your silicon vs. PVC question [emoji53]

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Originally Posted by 704sw

I measured my extra rear view pigtail as 20AWG (it's a 0.08mm difference between 20 and 22 AWG). I think you'll be okay.

Sorry but I don't know the answer to your silicon vs. PVC question [emoji53]

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Thanks again. I will go with the 20AWG wires then. A quick google search shows me that silicone insulation is better than PVC because its more flexible (easier to route) and is able to handle higher temperatures.

Is the manual transmission for ZHPs the ZF GS6-37BZ (part no. 23007532498)?