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E81, E82, E87, E88 (and E90, E91, E92, E93!) Cruise Control Retrofit and Coding Guide - with PDF download!

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• Part 1 – Installation ( download )
• Part 2 – Coding ( download )

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Excellent write up!  

Thanks gents, the real test will be when someone brave enough (That's you John!) uses the guide to do his own! Should have part two done in a few days.  

rob-the-viking said: Thanks gents, the real test will be when someone brave enough (That's you John!) uses the guide to do his own! Should have part two done in a few days. Click to expand...

Part 2 is done. Please be warned, if you stray fro the instructions you do have the potential to brick modules in your car, be careful folks!!!!!!! Sorry the steering angle sensor calibration is a little vague at the end, but it is pretty straight forward. If I figured it out, anyone can! Any questions, please fire away, i will help where i can. If you don't fancy the fit or the coding part, i can fit and code it for you, but you will have to come to me, i'm in north east cambs, post code PE15. The fee for this coding will be 2 packets of hobnobs, or a bottle of red wine, or a donation to the forum!!  

Right as mentioned in part two you'll need an OBD lead. If your car is 2007 onwards, you need a d-can lead, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INPA-Ediabas-...Accessories&hash=item4aa92e2cf8#ht_6139wt_922 . If your can was born before 01/2007 you can use a modified VAGCOM lead for your coding. J1mmy sells these for about £30 all in and they include software. That is a bargain folks! http://babybmw.net/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=9681  

rob-the-viking said: Right as mentioned in part two you'll need an OBD lead. If your car is 2007 onwards, you need a d-can lead, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INPA-Ediabas-...Accessories&hash=item4aa92e2cf8#ht_6139wt_922 . If your can was born before 01/2007 you can use a modified VAGCOM lead for your coding. J1mmy sells these for about £30 all in and they include software. That is a bargain folks! http://babybmw.net/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=9681 Click to expand...

You should be able to do that with NCS expert mate, but the process is different to the one I have written here, it's more in depth. I'll do some digging and see what I can find.  

Slip ring on the bay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/bmw-e90-and-1..._CarParts_SM&hash=item33689cc191#ht_500wt_922 for sale. For a coupe or softtop (no rear wiper) with MFSW but without auto wipers.  

Hi Rob, I bought that slip ring for my 2008 E82 coupe with mfsw with no auto wipers or rear wash/wipe. I take it I'll need a new cowling for the extra cruise stalk to go through? Edit; just looked through the forum an eqcons has given the part number for the lower shroud of the steering column: 61316950263. Just seeing which d-cann lead will be the best (cheapest...). Cheers, Craig  

Hi Guys, I'm new to this forum, to coding and many other things and need your help. Have a 120d without mfsw and want to retrofit it. So started my search here in the Netherlands for a slip ring with cruise control, mfsw buttons and the trim. After some good searching i only find a slip ring with mfsw, the buttons and the trim. Unfortinetly no cruise control, i bought it anyway and installed everything following the DIY that Rob has made. I followed the same coding part, but added 1 option to the VO and that is $249 for mfsw and coded the car, but the msfw still doesn't work. Anyone has an idea? Help would me appreciated!! Greets!  

Did you sg_codieren the car after adding the option to the VO in the CAS and the FRM?  

Hi Rob, I did. First I added the option to the VO in CAS and FRM and then coded it. I saw my dash lit up as a christmas tree. I'm also going to try a fresh clean installation of NCS and INPA. Thnx!  

You will need to recalibrate the steering angle sensor afterwards mate, this should get rid of all the lights! You might want to update the daten files to the latest versions too, if your car has been coded/updated at BMW this could cause issues if you try to use older software.  

Strange one thin. Car you see $249 in the options list one you have added it? Which version of NCS are you using? When I added cruise I needed to recalibrate the steering angle sensor to get rid of the lights on the dash. Soed the coding succeed for all modules when you do 'sg_codieren'? I added the option code for MFSW, but have not gotten around to buying the panel I need! Looking at BMW's guide, all you replace is the slip ring then code it. Perhaps there is some more coding to be carried out, possiblt in the IHKA and RAD modules some values need changing. I'll do some digging and get back to you mate.  

Hey Rob, First of all i did a clean installation of INPA/NCS/EDIABAS and then retryed the coding, I did again follow your DIY and at the step that I have to add the option $249 (btw i see that i'm using a dollar sign, is this correct?) I already did see it there. I just completed your DIY without the steering angle sensor calibration and it's still not working. I'm using the 3.1.0 version of NCS and cant see the version of the DATEN files, I'm downloading V40 anyway. All the coding went well and I had to set my time afterwards. Thnx!!!  

Antepliseydo said: Hey Rob, First of all i did a clean installation of INPA/NCS/EDIABAS and then retryed the coding, I did again follow your DIY and at the step that I have to add the option $249 (btw i see that i'm using a dollar sign, is this correct?) I already did see it there. I just completed your DIY without the steering angle sensor calibration and it's still not working. I'm using the 3.1.0 version of NCS and cant see the version of the DATEN files, I'm downloading V40 anyway. All the coding went well and I had to set my time afterwards. Thnx!!! Click to expand...

The wiring is at the connector for the slip ring. The new slip ring will just have the necessary wiring the other side to connect it up and pass the signals through. Does the test in INPA work? Find the page for MFSW ad icons should appear on the screen, that go black whenyou press a button. Dollar sign is correct. Did the replacemen slip ring have auto wipers and does your car?  

To remove an option code, highlight it in the list and hit 'del' on your keyboard, then write the new FA to CAS and FRM, and code car afterwards. If I can find a set of MFSW buttons I'll try them on mine to see it it works.  

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Retrofit Cruise Control E87

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Hi guys, Recently I became a owner of an 130i E87 -08. The car is absolutely fantastic to drive and the power is awesome. Since I will be useïng the car daily to work, 90% highway, I would need a Cruise Control. Unfortunately my E87 doesn't have this from factory. I've been searching the web to see if this is possible and the results seems to be 50/50. So I decided to create a thread to see if there are any geniuses out there that knows what they are talking about. I've noticed that some individuals are mentioning the LIM button, it seems like I'm missing this one also. To sum up my spec, I have the leather M Steering wheel with no buttons whatsoever. Behind it I have 2 stalks, one for turnsignals and one for the wipers. If it's possible to retrofit a cruise control in my car, what would I need? I presume that I need this one first of all: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...2006_E87N_BMW_130i&diagId=61_3088#61319123043 and the trim piece under the steering column. And of course I would need to code it to the car. Is that all or do I need another cluster too? All help is appreciated. Thank you in advance.  

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BMW E8x E9x Cruise Control Retrofit - Cruise in Style!

Georg Meier

Ever jumped into your BMW E82, E84 or E90 and thought, “Man, I wish I had cruise control?” Well, folks, today’s your lucky day! This guide will take you on a cruise-y journey to retrofitting your beloved Beemer. We’ll tackle:

• Switching out the SZL module.
• The coding voodoo magic.
• Steering angle sensor calibrations.
• ...And all the juicy details in between.

Grab a coffee, buckle up, and let’s ride!

Cruise Control 101

Cruise control on E9x and E8x isn’t just a mod; it’s a lifestyle upgrade. While some models are like a walk in the park, others will test your mechanic ninja skills. This little chat? We’re focused on the basic cruise control (option code 540) . For the uninitiated, here’s a quick model breakdown:

• BMW 1-Series (E81 to E88)
• BMW 3-Series (E90 to E93)
• BMW X1 (E84)

Guess how long it’ll take? If you said "as long as watching a sitcom episode" - bingo! About 20 minutes, if the stars align and your car’s in tip-top shape. Though, after my bazillionth retrofit, I've got it down to just 10 minutes - and that's with the test drive!

Cruise Control: Choose Your Fighter

• Option 540 – Simple Cruise Control : Think of this as “set it and forget it.” Except when you’re going downhill – you’ll slow down courtesy of engine drag torque.
• Option 544 – The One With Brake Function : This one's got your back, and brakes. If the engine can't slow you down, the DCS control module jumps in to help.
• Option 541 – Active Cruise Control : Your BMW's got eyes! It'll slow down if there's a car ahead. Perfect for those long, traffic-filled drives.

Cylinders Matter!

4-cylinders? Your retrofit’s all about switching up the steering column stuff. If you’re rolling in a 6-cylinder E90, things are a tad different. These usually come with cruise control, but if you lucked out, you can opt for the brake function or the active cruise control.

Fun fact: E90s up to 09/2006 had a special LDM unit to manage cruise control. Post that? The DSC control unit took over.

Let's Retrofit!

Get ready to switch out the SZL and lower steering column trim. Once that’s done, we’ll dive into the coding realm, calibrate the steering angle sensor, and do some error memory spring cleaning.

You’ll Need :

• Steering Column Switch Cluster (Watch out for that rear wiper!)
• Steering Column Lower Trim Section

Tool Time :

• 10mm wrench (battery)
• 16mm socket & ratchet (steering wheel)
• Torx T25 screwdriver (SZL module)
• A wee flat screwdriver

The Retrofit Ritual

• Steering Wheel Removal : Disconnect the battery, pop out the driver’s airbag (carefully!), and get those plug connections out.
• SZL Replacement : Adjust the steering column, unclip the trim, and swap out the SZL. Four screws and you're golden!

Coding Magic

Time to tell your BMW how to play nice with its new cruise control. Whether you're a fan of ISTA, various coding apps, or NCS Expert (my personal fave), get ready to code!

• Add the $540 code to your vehicle FA.
• Code KOMBI and DSC. Fun fact: SZL can't be coded, but DSC will pass on the message.

Steering Wheel Sensor Calibration : Occasionally, you might not need this step. But chances are, you will. Using ISTA or Tool32 (my go-to), you'll get this done in a jiffy.

Finish it off by clearing any error memories with INPA.

Here's the full guide to steering angle sensor calibration:

Finishing Touches

Snap the airbag unit back, make sure all plugs are connected, and voila! You're ready for a spin.

Cruise Control Crash Course

The cruise control lever's on the left of the steering column. Here's the quick and dirty on how it works:

• Activate : Press the lever to the side.
• Set Speed : Briefly press the lever backward.
• Increase Speed : Hold the lever backward.
• Decrease Speed : Briefly or hold the lever forward.
• Deactivate : Press the lever up or down.

And remember, there are some conditions for activating and deactivating, so make sure you're in the know!

So there you have it, the ultimate guide to making your BMW cruise in style. Until next time, drive safe and retrofit responsibly! 🚗💨

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