What's involved in adding PDC to non-PDC rear

j330xi · 04-30-2008, 02:27 PM

Just got a E93 and now miss the PDC I had on the E90.

It is an aftermarket BMW accessory, but what is involved in the installation?

Would it be better to look for a PDC equiped bumper and have it painted?

Anyone have access to the installation instructions for the accessory PDC..

ALso, Acc web site says "E93 may require additional items"... any idea?

I know that it will likely require a Dealer Computer software update.

tintivilus · 04-30-2008, 10:05 PM

Aftermarket PDC is different than factory-installed. The sensors go in a license plate frame and the unit has its own speaker instead of hooking into the entertainment system. It's pretty straightforward... I don't think it even needs coding.

Now, retrofitting the factory PDC system would be a much bigger trick.

Autobot · 05-01-2008, 07:39 PM

Someone on here did this a while back, I wish I remembered who....

Bimmeration · 05-05-2008, 01:10 AM

i'm interested in retrofitting, too.

j330xi · 05-06-2008, 08:25 PM

I DID a search and found the PDF link for the install.. Looks to be an afternoon job.

Only thing.. have to DRILL a hole in the trunk lid..

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=PDC+retrofit

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j330xi Second Lieutenant 72 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Comp Join Date: May 2006 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	I DID a search and found the PDF link for the install.. Looks to be an afternoon job. Only thing.. have to DRILL a hole in the trunk lid.. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=PDC+retrofit
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