[jevanh]

Hi

I am thinking of changing my pre lci tail lights to lci and i am just wondering if anyone have done this and can help me especially with coding?

all i was able to find was

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=558338

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=327782&page=3

the person i am purchasing the lights from told me maybe someone on the forum has coding software that may be able to help ?

thanks in advance =D

[naynay]

have you got the LCI plug and play harness? if not you can get a set from me. i bought my one from BMW for 150 but never used because my LCI kit came with one. you can have them for $90 shipped.

let me know

[cartaa100]

Make sure you get the correct lights, give BMR a call they will source install and code!

No better option!

[jevanh]

thanks for the offer. will i still need to code? thanks

Originally Posted by naynay

have you got the LCI plug and play harness? if not you can get a set from me. i bought my one from BMW for 150 but never used because my LCI kit came with one. you can have them for $90 shipped.

let me know

[netgun]

Originally Posted by jevanh

thanks for the offer. will i still need to code? thanks

Yep. Coding is unavoidable. The harnesses just adapt the wiring plugs to suit the newer lights.

[jevanh]

sorry this may sound like a dumb question but how do i get in contact with jw?

Originally Posted by bluewaffle

speak to j.w.

[naynay]

coding would cost you about $50. Worth every dollar. let me know if you are interested. ill send them for free as i have to use for them.

[stephano5]

How is coding done yourself? just need a laptop? I know computers inside out

[netgun]

Originally Posted by stephano5

How is coding done yourself? just need a laptop? I know computers inside out

Brave soul!

While it's not difficult once you've managed to get hold of the right software, a good cable and got it all up and running and have grip on the mechanics of how things are done, going in 'gun ho' could easily earn you a trip to the dealer with a screwed up car.

I've got 20 years of IT career behind me at a very senior level and as such technical things I find very natural to learn. That said I had to spend a lot of time reading, learning along with trial and some error. I am now at a point when I do coding without my heart briefly stopping each time I hit the go button when enacting a settings change to the car ECUs.

Applications like NCS Expert are not designed for user friendliness even when used along with say NCS Dummy. Setting them up is easier than it used to be (based on older guides/howto's I've read) but gotta say, it's not simple.

Not saying you can't do it but knowing 'computers inside out' is only half the battle. The German logic takes some getting used to.

[Turkish Mafia]

Honestly, I would encourage you to use the resources on the forum and figure this out for yourself. It really isn't all that difficult.

Why? When you bring your car in for service, some things will have the tendency to reset your personal coding settings. If this ever happens, if you can do the coding yourself, it's a 5 minute fix. If you're relying on someone, it'll take longer and cost you (if your coder is charging for it).

Even if you have to pay someone to teach you how to set up the software on your personal computer, it would be money better spent rather than having someone do one-time coding for you. Many good folks on here will guide you through the process though without attempting to charge you.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by jevanh

Hi

I am thinking of changing my pre lci tail lights to lci and i am just wondering if anyone have done this and can help me especially with coding?

all i was able to find was

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=558338

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=327782&page=3

the person i am purchasing the lights from told me maybe someone on the forum has coding software that may be able to help ?

thanks in advance =D

[ATTN]

Originally Posted by bluewaffle

coding isnt hard. if u need help send me a pm. dont pay for it.

Can you code, to watch TV while driving?