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When your LCM says "I'm outta here!" (and REALLY means it)
Currently, everything else seems to work (except lighting, obviously). Starts, clear dash, no issues, the suspension levels, radio plays, drives without dash malfunction lights, etc. I have an article on bimmerforums whereby someone lists out the steps to code another LCM using NS Expert, which I have and have used to code steering position sensor, so I can do that if necessary. I'm of the opinion I really don't care if I get a tamper light (i.e., if I cannot fix this cheap and keep driving, I'm just going to take to salvage yard anyway). If I don't care about a tamper light, can I just plug and play another LCM then? This is my car used for commuting and sitting in a parking lot all day. Not an important member of the fam. I'll investigate the drain tubes behind the A pillars. And in the meantime I have a replacement ebay unit on the way. Watch out for those wet footwells! Last edited by civdiv99; 11-03-2018 at 06:33 PM. |
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Wow. Holy shit. Isn’t the tamper dot not an issue if the one you get has less mileage? It will update to higher mileage and no dot. At least that’s what I heard. Can’t confirm it.
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That’s what I’ve read also.
I ordered a module, unknown mileage. If I end up with a dot, I guess I’ll live with it and use the car as normal. If ever an issue I know a new LCM would take care of the issue, but I’m not really looking to ever sell the car, just use it until something serious happens and then junk yard it. |
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You can change the VIN and mileage on the replacement LCM with BMW Scanner 1.4. I upgraded my LCM in my E46 and it worked like a charm.
How to code a used LCM with PASoft/BMW Scanner doityourself
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Nope...the tamper dot will illuminate if the VIN written to the IKE and LCM do NOT match. See the 1st data point in the info below about REDUNDANT DATA STORAGE:
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^That really sucks in the case of having to replace an LCM. Good information though... wonder if anyone offers a service of zero'ing out an LCM and/or blanking the VIN to replicate a new module? Seems that would be a very lucrative service.
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I’d need to buy the PA Soft scanner from somewhere. I’ve written to modules with NCS Expert, so I’ll make that my first shot.
I’m really not concerned about a tamper dot. I’d just like the lights to work so I can use the car this winter. |
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The first one that comes to mind is Paul (Blackknight530i on Bimmerforums). I believe he also has a Facebook contact ("fixels"...a play on fix & pixels). Paul is one of those BMW enthusiasts that figured out how to make an M instrument cluster (from the e38/e39/e46/e53 era) work "fully" in a non M BMW of that generation...as well as repairs the pixel issue. So he's found himself in a unique position of being an instrument cluster guru. Due to most forum rules...you'll have to contact him by PM (private message) if you can find him on a forum you're registered with...or seek him out on Facebook. EDIT: just tried a quick google search and found a thread on BimFest about the same topic. Scroll down to posts #7, #8, & #9...the latter two posts have links to his facebook and email: https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=987042
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Thank you Qsilver. Noted for future use.
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