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Old 10-27-2009, 01:43 PM
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How is that done? I was also thinking about the ECM in my 7 also, I don't think they ever had an auto headlight option in the E38's.

on e53, things you will need

2002 and up windshield to fit Rain Light Sensor
Automatic Light Switch
Lamp Module produced from 9/01 or LCMIIIB or LCMIV
Body Module Produced from 9/01 for rain sensor function
Custom Coding to Activate the Light Sensor(activation code for lights)

on e38

you will need to custom fit the rain light sensor prism as no e38's come with Light Sensor
Auto Light Switch from e39
Lamp Module produced from 9/01 or LCMIIIB or LCMIV
Body Module from e39 from 9/01 production
Custom Coding to Activate the Light Sensor(activation code for lights)
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Old 10-27-2009, 01:46 PM
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on e53, things you will need

2002 and up windshield to fit Rain Light Sensor
Automatic Light Switch
Lamp Module produced from 9/01 or LCMIIIB or LCMIV
Body Module Produced from 9/01 for rain sensor function
Custom Coding to Activate the Light Sensor(activation code for lights)
I've already got rain sensing wipers, so is the "rain light sensor" something different?

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on e38

you will need to custom fit the rain light sensor prism as no e38's come with Light Sensor
Auto Light Switch from e39
Lamp Module produced from 9/01 or LCMIIIB or LCMIV
Body Module from e39 from 9/01 production
Custom Coding to Activate the Light Sensor(activation code for lights)
I'm guessing thats like $500 worth of parts, right? Maybe I'll be turning the know after all
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I've already got rain sensing wipers, so is the "rain light sensor" something different?



I'm guessing thats like $500 worth of parts, right? Maybe I'll be turning the know after all

multiply that figure by 3 and thats about the cost of parts.

rain sensor module is replaced with a rain light sensor module, it will not fit the prism on the windshield.
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Old 10-27-2009, 01:58 PM
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Weasel... for your bad suggestion I was watching an episode of Super Cars Exposed w/ Tanner Foust and he was driving a twin turbo Vette w/ an STS turbo kit. I can think of something better to do to my 7 for that $1500. Squires Turbo Systems - Universal Then I'd just need to find a reasonable tuner
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OP/killcrap:

My 06 is at the dealer right now getting programming done. Is there a location/instruction to navigate through the BMW computer options to turn off the corner lights but still keep on the blinkers? They are willing to help out but may need some initial help finding the menu option (if it's not in plain sight, dealers often say it can't be done).

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Old 10-27-2009, 06:17 PM
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Anerbe,
They will not be able to do it, as it is custom done. There is no piece of equipment at the dealer to activate/deactivate it.
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Killcrap, would the round sticky rain/light sensor work for James E38? (like used on E60's)And he would probably need the rear view mirror with the front facing light sensor for it all to work too as the GM/LM looks for the light from front and above to know the source of the light (headlights vs sun)
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Killcrap, would the round sticky rain/light sensor work for James E38? (like used on E60's)And he would probably need the rear view mirror with the front facing light sensor for it all to work too as the GM/LM looks for the light from front and above to know the source of the light (headlights vs sun)
that sensor in the rear view mirror is only used for dimming the glass. Rear view mirror is not on the KCan. The two light sensors are incorporated in the k-bus rls. There are 3 in the round one. The round one will not work because the k-bus protocol messages are not the same. K-bus/k-can
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what is this custom modification? I'm in Canada and sending you my LCM would be nearly impossible. I will gladly paypal you some money for this info!
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Hi I know how he does it ...can i have some money ?
Seriously though it takes software such as ncsexpert and a lot of experience in coding to change parameters in bmw modules .
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