DIY: Illuminated LCI AC/radio trim retrofit

Tr0y · 09-05-2016, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bmtespar

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Originally Posted by Tr0y

I have the trim piece already from my old 428i, just need the cables. But I suck at crimping them!

Anyone wanna make me the cable??

The old piece will not have the leds to illuminate the trim. I have a 2016 428 and it doesn't have the illuminated trim. The illuminated trim is new on the 2016 3 series LCI. If you want the piece to be illuminated, you will have to buy the trim for the LCI 3 series.

Yeah I have it already, I had it fitted to my 428i and removed it before the car went!

4Kn0xy · 09-06-2016, 05:21 AM

Have just ordered the the parts for this, GBP 56 all in direct from BMW. Can't wait to get the parts and do this.

CazuaLLUK · 09-18-2016, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Kn0xy

Have just ordered the the parts for this, GBP 56 all in direct from BMW. Can't wait to get the parts and do this.

Awesome so you just went in to dealer and ordered this:

2x Universal pin terminal uncoded 3 POL. #61136931929
1x Universal socket housing uncoded 3 POL. #61138377072
3x pin contact 0,2- 0,5MM² #61130005198 (comes with crimped on cable!)
3x bushing contact 0,2- 0,5MM² #61130005197 (comes with crimped on cable!)
3x pin contact 0,75 MM² #61131393723 (without cable)

4Kn0xy · 09-18-2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CazuaLLUK

Awesome so you just went in to dealer and ordered this:

2x Universal pin terminal uncoded 3 POL. #61136931929
1x Universal socket housing uncoded 3 POL. #61138377072
3x pin contact 0,2- 0,5MM² #61130005198 (comes with crimped on cable!)
3x bushing contact 0,2- 0,5MM² #61130005197 (comes with crimped on cable!)
3x pin contact 0,75 MM² #61131393723 (without cable)

I sent an enquiry to local dealer through BMW website for the items above and also the trim. Couple of the parts had to come from Germany but all delivered in 3 days.

My missus is away next week and installing this is a little project for me for then.

jkwhar · 09-18-2016, 09:44 PM

Does anyone have an odd gap right above the bookmark numbers?

Dante · 09-18-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwhar

Does anyone have an odd gap right above the bookmark numbers?

No, that is not normal.
The upper control module probalbly is not entirely in the guiding on the trim piece. I've seen it before.
You need to assemble it again and make sure each module is in its guide.

Moto-XXX · 09-19-2016, 02:54 AM

Swedes considering this swap might want to know that all required parts came to a total of 660 SEK at the BMW dealer in Solna. The trim piece was cheaper at BMW than Schmiedmann (440 vs 509 SEK).

bmtespar · 09-19-2016, 11:07 PM

I picked up my trim and modified parts list to make this all work on my 16 428. Turned out great. Thanks for the DIY.

CazuaLLUK · 09-20-2016, 09:33 AM

Mine is being fitted tomorrow

jkwhar · 09-20-2016, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante

No, that is not normal.
The upper control module probalbly is not entirely in the guiding on the trim piece. I've seen it before.
You need to assemble it again and make sure each module is in its guide.

Thanks! I'll go take a look at it now.

4Kn0xy · 09-26-2016, 04:43 PM

So, carried this out this evening. All in took 1 hour. Could probably have done it quicker but was making sure that I didn't inadvertently snap or scratch something. Hardest part for me was disconnecting some of the cables, they were absolutely solid!

Looks great, absolutely thrilled with it.

jkwhar · 09-28-2016, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante

No, that is not normal.
The upper control module probalbly is not entirely in the guiding on the trim piece. I've seen it before.
You need to assemble it again and make sure each module is in its guide.

You we're right! I didn't slide in the guide. Thanks!!

XAlp · 10-01-2016, 05:00 PM

Dante. Are you still selling the Y cables?
If yes, do you post to UK?
PM'ed

Smee · 10-05-2016, 06:25 AM

id be interested if someone wants to make a cable and sell it

Smee · 10-05-2016, 09:35 AM

just ordered all the parts

how do you swap the controls from my current surround to the new one

lee

evdok · 10-05-2016, 09:37 AM

Flat object/screwdriver, they are clipped in.

UKF30 · 10-05-2016, 04:40 PM

Hi all, I have just joined this forum and wanted to do this mod but I am not very good with electric stuff , sure can do it but I know I might struggle

Evdok , I like what you did and wanted to ask a favour if you can just make me Y cable please , I can PayPal funds over to you for cable etc

Sorry , I have BMW F30 Efficent Dynamic SE and will be upgrading to full M Sport spec exterior in the pipe line .

I will try to upload a pic of my car once I know how to

evdok · 10-05-2016, 04:56 PM

PM sent

NickR85 · 10-06-2016, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by evdok

PM sent

Fancy making me one too?

Sullym6 · 10-06-2016, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NickR85

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Originally Posted by evdok

PM sent

Fancy making me one too?

Interested in a cable too
Thanks

Sully

Sullym6 · 10-07-2016, 10:03 AM

Ok parts on order, not even got a bmw yet so you can tell I am committed to getting one

Decided to buy a crimp tool for £10 so will make the cable myself and have it for future mods

Sully

Smee · 10-07-2016, 10:10 AM

Just made my cable.. Didn't have the correct crimper but managed to get by with what one I had for crimping bullets etc

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4Kn0xy New Member 11 Rep 10 Posts Drives: F30 330D xdrive m sport Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	So, carried this out this evening. All in took 1 hour. Could probably have done it quicker but was making sure that I didn't inadvertently snap or scratch something. Hardest part for me was disconnecting some of the cables, they were absolutely solid! Looks great, absolutely thrilled with it.
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10-05-2016, 09:35 AM	#499
Smee Colonel 505 Rep 2,152 Posts Drives: BMW M4 F83 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	just ordered all the parts how do you swap the controls from my current surround to the new one lee __________________ Current: BMW M4 F83 - Mods : Pedal Covers, LCI Stereo facia Retrofit and Carbon Rear corner covers Old: F32 435d M Sport - Mods : HR Sport Springs, 20" Veemann V-FS23 in Gun Metal, M Performance Body Kit, Pedal Covers, Eurspec CF Mirror Caps, More-BHP remap 364 BHP 741 NM, M4 Under Chassis Brace, 15mm Rear ARB, 8.8" Screen Retrofit and LCI Stereo facia Retrofit
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10-07-2016, 10:10 AM	#506
Smee Colonel 505 Rep 2,152 Posts Drives: BMW M4 F83 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	Just made my cable.. Didn't have the correct crimper but managed to get by with what one I had for crimping bullets etc
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