3.0si cruise control retro fit

LG Trimming · Post by **LG Trimming** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:16 pm

Hi guys,
Just a heads up. I've just fitted this cruise control retro fit kit. It works as it should, stalk is factory, loom is high quality and instructions are clear! (I contacted the seller regarding the instructions and he emailed it over in a PDF)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122372356064

This post is to reassure people who might be in doubt over ordering a kit from eBay, and from another country.
Unfortunately I didn't have time to do a how to, but it took me no longer than 40 minutes to install.
Lawrence

Buckz · Post by **Buckz** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:50 pm

bought one!

thanks for sharing.

Any details on installation - or things that you feel could be done better than the how-to/pdf ?

Scooba_Steve · Post by **Scooba_Steve** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:00 pm

Scotchlocks... I prefer the BMW wiring loom with proper connectors on it.

LG Trimming · Post by **LG Trimming** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:27 pm

Buckz wrote:bought one! thanks for sharing.

Any details on installation - or things that you feel could be done better than the how-to/pdf ?

TBH it was really clear and straightforward. He mentions cutting the wire to get through the bulkhead and take off some unnecessary length, but I didn't feel the need to. Also when working on the headlight block connector, get to this by under the dash/sheeting wheel (undo the clip securing the loom to the dash structure) as there isn't enough length through the dash aperture.
I did think that there was a blanking plate for the stalk in the steering column, but a rectangle needs to be cut through the plastic. It's made much easier by the outline being in the plastic on the outside. Plastic is soft enough. I drilled pilot holes in the corners then dremiled the straight lines. Bit of a sand/file to clean it up and it's ready to go. Stalk is secured via a sliding mechanism inside the column which is already there.

Easi85 · Post by **Easi85** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:27 pm

Thanks for sharing

Tcochrane92 · Post by **Tcochrane92** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 6:00 am

All gone

Scooba_Steve · Post by **Scooba_Steve** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 11:58 am

It's about the same price from Soper with the genuine loom...

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:47 pm

£128 from Sopers for stalk and loom

RyanB88 · Post by **RyanB88** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 3:44 pm

Has anyone else used this?

Tcochrane92 · Post by **Tcochrane92** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:14 pm

Do you have the fitting instructions?

Tcochrane92 · Post by **Tcochrane92** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:35 pm

Found the instructions: http://bimmertune.com/index.php?route=b ... ticle_id=5

85genius · Post by **85genius** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:11 pm

Hmmmmm I've already got a stalk... Do I really need a loom or just sone spare cabling I haven't my garage will do?

85genius · Post by **85genius** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:12 pm

Or in fact any random cable I can buy from the electrical centre?

Scooba_Steve · Post by **Scooba_Steve** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:49 pm

The issue you will have is connectors. You will make 2 joins at the LCM, that could be done with scotch locks, BMW do some good ones. But you need the connector at the stalk and 3 or 4 pins for that along with a pin for the DME. I could make up a loom with some research but doubt it would be worth my time in the end.

Greg 01 · Post by **Greg 01** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 4:42 pm

Hi guys .
It may be a silly question

Can the cruise control be fitted to my 07 plate auto ? .
Cheers for any help

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