Adaptive Cruise Control Retrofit?

checkerj · 03-12-2012, 03:29 PM

Just found some details on the wiring behind the ACC system. http://www.bmw-planet.com/diagrams/r.../e90/index.htm

Search for the term "Active Cruise" and you'll see several repeated sections that show the wiring diagram and overview data behind the ACC system.

I found some cheap sensors (relative to the USA price of $2k+) on Germany's eBay site:

http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_from=...All-Categories

Based on my research, in order to even consider an ACC retrofit, you'll need to ensure that your E90 already has the dynamic cruise control feature (BMW option S544A) which applies the brakes during cruise control to regulate speed.

For me, the biggest hurdle in this retrofit is the additional wiring required. If anyone has info on this, please share.

SPECIAL REQUEST: If you know anyone that already has this feature installed on their E9x, try to get some photos of the wiring harness where it connects to the ACC sensor itself. Also, try to get some photos of where the ACC sensor harness taps into the existing electrical system and/or control module.

WilliamS · 07-06-2012, 03:53 PM

I hate doing this kind of thing, but I can see in the dash the markers for the Adaptive cruise is there, and my 335xi does have the Dynamic cruise. I know the cruise stalk would have to change as well add the radar to the system. Has anyone accomplished this yet? In theory or practice? I drive 90% highway in Florida and this option is my favorite on the vehicles I sell.

WilliamS · 07-30-2012, 03:57 PM

Anyone know where the coding would be. Im soon to tackle this solo if I have to. I see the dash is already for it, I need the criuse stalk setup. Im certain of coding will be required.

zigsman · 09-23-2012, 01:41 AM

Have you tackled this project yet?

WilliamS · 09-24-2012, 03:07 PM

waiting for someone to tell me the coding is possible. I will buy the hardware, get the wiring tackled and do it, the software is my current hang up.

As well is there a module between the sensor and brain of the car? I need someone with the full layout of the setup so I can make it happen. And I will.

Patrys@BimmerTech · 11-28-2012, 08:48 AM

We can help you code this retrofit if you are still thinking of doing it.

Patryk

klipseracer · 12-18-2012, 02:28 PM

He called you out! Do the retro fit.

srcstc · 12-18-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by klipseracer

He called you out! Do the retro fit.

fazman · 07-16-2013, 02:29 PM

Was this ever done?

AWDBooSTIn90 · 03-14-2014, 01:00 PM

Anyone ever figure this out?

Space Fox · 04-29-2014, 09:29 AM

I have an ACC sensor laying around from my e92 335i. Pm me if you're interested.

ptpending · 04-29-2014, 03:04 PM

coding if this feature will not complete retrofit, because sensor require special alignment which can be done only at dealer

bennyball · 06-01-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ptpending

coding if this feature will not complete retrofit, because sensor require special alignment which can be done only at dealer

Have you had this done retrofitted then?

ptpending · 06-01-2014, 02:26 PM

i have parts for this retrofit but not installed yet

ka_rai · 06-28-2014, 03:17 PM

hi firends

what is price about this part please ?

thanks

WilliamS · 06-28-2014, 03:44 PM

My 2009 was taken out by a deer over a year ago so I abandoned the project. Now I have a 2008 and would love to see it done. I have adaptive cruise on my Grand Cherokee and love it I want it bad on my BMW. Someone has to do it and get it coded.

ka_rai · 06-28-2014, 03:57 PM

yes williams is possible, just warning to the module you buy ( about options ) and need coded kombi
but i'm looking for more info about it, my car is also 2008 ( new engine ), if you found more info say me

9mmkungfu · 01-08-2015, 11:24 AM

Bump for the biannual update

MichelleJD · 01-09-2015, 05:03 PM

Ordered it factory on mine. Will never own another car without it!

GreaseJunkie · 03-22-2015, 02:41 PM

Is nav required? Does the car have to be AT equipped?

ptpending · 03-22-2015, 05:25 PM

no, yes

glamprecht · 12-22-2015, 01:25 AM

That is not correct. I have manual transmission with ACC and it works well. It occasionally indicate shift down but my 330 runs from 30km/h up to any legal speed in 5th gear. So I don't really miss a automatic transmission with ACC. I have driven over 200, 000 km with ACC mostly on. It made probably less than 10 or 20 mistakes and at no time it was uncomfortable on a mistake where it applied brakes unnecessarily. Its in my opinion the greatest option on my car.

03-12-2012, 03:29 PM	#23
checkerj Enlisted Member 5 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335d [0.00]	Just found some details on the wiring behind the ACC system. http://www.bmw-planet.com/diagrams/r.../e90/index.htm Search for the term "Active Cruise" and you'll see several repeated sections that show the wiring diagram and overview data behind the ACC system. I found some cheap sensors (relative to the USA price of $2k+) on Germany's eBay site: http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_from=...All-Categories Based on my research, in order to even consider an ACC retrofit, you'll need to ensure that your E90 already has the dynamic cruise control feature (BMW option S544A) which applies the brakes during cruise control to regulate speed. For me, the biggest hurdle in this retrofit is the additional wiring required. If anyone has info on this, please share. SPECIAL REQUEST: If you know anyone that already has this feature installed on their E9x, try to get some photos of the wiring harness where it connects to the ACC sensor itself. Also, try to get some photos of where the ACC sensor harness taps into the existing electrical system and/or control module.
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07-06-2012, 03:53 PM	#24
WilliamS GoofBall 55 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 N54 Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	I hate doing this kind of thing, but I can see in the dash the markers for the Adaptive cruise is there, and my 335xi does have the Dynamic cruise. I know the cruise stalk would have to change as well add the radar to the system. Has anyone accomplished this yet? In theory or practice? I drive 90% highway in Florida and this option is my favorite on the vehicles I sell.
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07-30-2012, 03:57 PM	#25
WilliamS GoofBall 55 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 N54 Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	Anyone know where the coding would be. Im soon to tackle this solo if I have to. I see the dash is already for it, I need the criuse stalk setup. Im certain of coding will be required.
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09-23-2012, 01:41 AM	#26
zigsman Private First Class 36 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 E92; 2006 330i E90 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Update? Have you tackled this project yet?
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09-24-2012, 03:07 PM	#27
WilliamS GoofBall 55 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 N54 Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	waiting for someone to tell me the coding is possible. I will buy the hardware, get the wiring tackled and do it, the software is my current hang up. As well is there a module between the sensor and brain of the car? I need someone with the full layout of the setup so I can make it happen. And I will.
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11-28-2012, 08:48 AM	#28
Patrys@BimmerTech Banned 630 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Warsaw/Poland iTrader: (7)	We can help you code this retrofit if you are still thinking of doing it. Patryk
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12-18-2012, 02:28 PM	#29
klipseracer Banned 228 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	He called you out! Do the retro fit.
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07-16-2013, 02:29 PM	#31
fazman Brigadier General 688 Rep 3,696 Posts Drives: 335 e90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Was this ever done?
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03-14-2014, 01:00 PM	#32
AWDBooSTIn90 Nomore 155 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	Anyone ever figure this out?
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04-29-2014, 09:29 AM	#33
Space Fox Captain 1134 Rep 675 Posts Drives: 2012 Space Grey e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	I have an ACC sensor laying around from my e92 335i. Pm me if you're interested.
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04-29-2014, 03:04 PM	#34
ptpending Colonel 545 Rep 2,948 Posts Drives: e81 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	coding if this feature will not complete retrofit, because sensor require special alignment which can be done only at dealer
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06-01-2014, 02:26 PM	#36
ptpending Colonel 545 Rep 2,948 Posts Drives: e81 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	i have parts for this retrofit but not installed yet
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06-28-2014, 03:17 PM	#37
ka_rai Enlisted Member 7 Rep 48 Posts Drives: F20 118D Join Date: May 2012 Location: france iTrader: (0)	hi firends what is price about this part please ? thanks
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06-28-2014, 03:44 PM	#38
WilliamS GoofBall 55 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 N54 Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	My 2009 was taken out by a deer over a year ago so I abandoned the project. Now I have a 2008 and would love to see it done. I have adaptive cruise on my Grand Cherokee and love it I want it bad on my BMW. Someone has to do it and get it coded.
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06-28-2014, 03:57 PM	#39
ka_rai Enlisted Member 7 Rep 48 Posts Drives: F20 118D Join Date: May 2012 Location: france iTrader: (0)	yes williams is possible, just warning to the module you buy ( about options ) and need coded kombi but i'm looking for more info about it, my car is also 2008 ( new engine ), if you found more info say me
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01-08-2015, 11:24 AM	#40
9mmkungfu Captain 210 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 335d, 535d, 750i, X5 35d Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Bump for the biannual update
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01-09-2015, 05:03 PM	#41
MichelleJD New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2012 650i Cabriolet Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Aurora, ON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 2012 BMW 650i Cabri ... [0.00]	Ordered it factory on mine. Will never own another car without it!
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03-22-2015, 02:41 PM	#42
GreaseJunkie First Lieutenant 17 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Black Sapphire Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Is nav required? Does the car have to be AT equipped?
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03-22-2015, 05:25 PM	#43
ptpending Colonel 545 Rep 2,948 Posts Drives: e81 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	no, yes __________________ E81 2007 130i 6cylinder Montego blue Retrofits: Harman Kardon, High-beam assistant, Removable tow hitch. Auto-dim folding exterior mirrors. Lumbar support. Perfomance Brakes.
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12-22-2015, 01:25 AM	#44
glamprecht Private First Class 7 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 330iE90, F15X5, F25X3, F15X5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ilinois iTrader: (0)	That is not correct. I have manual transmission with ACC and it works well. It occasionally indicate shift down but my 330 runs from 30km/h up to any legal speed in 5th gear. So I don't really miss a automatic transmission with ACC. I have driven over 200, 000 km with ACC mostly on. It made probably less than 10 or 20 mistakes and at no time it was uncomfortable on a mistake where it applied brakes unnecessarily. Its in my opinion the greatest option on my car.
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