What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[das boots]

In all probability the LCM is still good. I think all it does is do what the light bulbs tells it what they are doing......and all it does is control the distribution????

[az3579]

It occurred to me today that the HID kit installed in my fog lights by the PO may also be contributing to my CANBUS errors and fast blink. I plan on removing the kit entirely, repairing any wiring that may have been tapped into or altered, and going back to some nice PIAA halogen bulbs in addition to rebuilding the connectors and replacing the rear bulb carriers. Still hoping that there is not any damage to the LCM itself.

The fog lights are not monitored by the CANBUS, so the fog light configuration itself wouldn't cause any bulb our errors or hyperflash. The only connection I could see is potential damage to the LCM that may be caused by the HID fogs. When I had HID fogs, my instrument cluster lights would flash for a split second when I pressed the fog light button to turn them on. Others have reported the same thing, so it's a possible connection.

[stephenkirsh]

I have all normal halogen parts and I have a bulb out warning light on my dash every time I turn the head lights on. All of my bulbs work just fine and I haven't changed anything in 18+ months.

I started a thread on it, and best thing people came up with was that my wiring is bad.

[Aeternalis]

I have all normal halogen parts and I have a bulb out warning light on my dash every time I turn the head lights on. All of my bulbs work just fine and I haven't changed anything in 18+ months.

I started a thread on it, and best thing people came up with was that my wiring is bad.

That's interesting that it only happens when you activate your headlights via the switch (assuming I read your post correctly). My error appears 1-2 seconds after I start the car--I'm assuming the short delay is the cold or hot check by the LCM.

[stephenkirsh]

Yes that's correct. Flashing the brights, turning on the fogs, or using blinkers doesn't not result in the error.

When the error does happen, it won't go away until the car is turned off.

[Rovert]

50 watt HID fogs are a no no with the LCM without using a relay. I haven't had a problem with 35 watt directly connected to both my 330 and M3 LCM.

[das boots]

I've had this for the past few days as a loaner from my friendly BMW Head Tech while he's doing some maintenance to my ZHP during weekdays. Really nice of him. Although I have to charge it all night long after driving to to work both ways which would be 3/4 charge by the end of the day. Drives like a golf cart when accelerating and decelerating to a stop.

[terraphantm]

It occurred to me today that the HID kit installed in my fog lights by the PO may also be contributing to my CANBUS errors and fast blink. I plan on removing the kit entirely, repairing any wiring that may have been tapped into or altered, and going back to some nice PIAA halogen bulbs in addition to rebuilding the connectors and replacing the rear bulb carriers. Still hoping that there is not any damage to the LCM itself.

I have all normal halogen parts and I have a bulb out warning light on my dash every time I turn the head lights on. All of my bulbs work just fine and I haven't changed anything in 18+ months.

I started a thread on it, and best thing people came up with was that my wiring is bad.

In both of your cases, you really should use INPA to figure out what the LCM thinks is wrong. If you don't have it, either find a local member that does, or just buy the stuff and set it up (these days you can get everything for < $30)

[Aeternalis]

In both of your cases, you really should use INPA to figure out what the LCM thinks is wrong. If you don't have it, either find a local member that does, or just buy the stuff and set it up (these days you can get everything for < $30)

What's INPA? Would you happen to have some links handy?

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[Rovert]

Gave my front extra negative camber today while changing a less aggressive OEM toe in.