BMW E60 M5 LCI Head/Tail Light Retrofit DIY
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- Опубликовано: 30 янв 2018
- This DIY details exactly how to retrofit LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) exterior lighting to BMW E60 5-series built before March, 2007. The LCI facelifted the headlights and tail lights, vastly updating it's exterior appearance both during the day and at night.
REQUIRED PARTS: *Options such as Xenon, Bi-Xenon, and Adaptive Headlights can change part numbers. Refer to RealOEM.com to determine exactly which parts you need. For this 9/2005 production 2006 model year E60 M5 with option 522 XENON LIGHT and 524 ADAPTIVE LIGHT we used the following part numbers:
(Qty 1) 63127045695 Left LCI headlight, bi-xenon, adaptive: bit.ly/3n8ZnoV
(Qty 1) 63127045696 Right LCI headlight, bi-xenon, adaptive: bit.ly/3HFMvjk
(Qty 1) 63217361593 Left LCI tail light: bit.ly/3zTkRgU
(Qty 1) 63217361594 Right LCI tail light: bit.ly/3NbxAPh
(Qty 1) 61359203082 Light Module: bit.ly/3N8aV6b
(Qty 1) 61120432110 Retrofit wiring kit: bit.ly/3xLoZwS
*LIGHT MODULE
Vehicles produced BEFORE 6/2006 require a new Light Module. Vehicles produced in or after 6/2006 will only require moving 2 pins and then coding.
*REAR LIGHTS
We found that pins 4 and 6 need to be switched on both rear tail lights. Switch pins 4 and 6 on the factory wiring harness, not the tail light adapter cables included retrofit wiring kit 61120432110. This was only required after coding for proper function of the tail lights. Depending on how you do your coding, you may or may not need to adjust the pinning.
*CODING
Our shop found success with their Autologic software for coding/programming the Light Module. I have since done this job in our San Diego based service shop, and successfully completed the coding using NCS Expert.
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Very involved retrofit, and extremely detailed info! Very good to see so much love for the E60! And the LCI makes a huge difference, well done!
If only all retrofits were documented like this ... Top notch job !!!
Amazing instructional video mate. Great job. The m5 is a credit to all owners current and previous too. It is immaculate. This model e60 is the nicest bmw ever produced in my opinion. A timeless car.
This has to be the cleanest E60 m5 I've seen you guys take pride in your cars!!
Take a look at mine only has 41k miles on it
Great walk through. Appreciate the time and effort. Thanks
Thoroughly enjoyable video
MAGNIFIQUE TRAVAIL
Excellent DIY video!
Great tutorial, had some very valuable informations (the wiring changes on the backlights for example)!
Great/old vlog that’s keeps giving👍
Unbelievable video! Extremely detailed! Thank you for sharing with us your great job on this beautiful car!!
👏👏👏👍
Planning on buying an E60 M5 in the Spring and this is definitely a mod that it will get. Thank you for the how-to!
Cool retrofit bro! I recently changed my 2004 E60 tail lights into the facelift one. The difference is huge!
Di Angelis Garage did u change the rear lights to LCI style? If so also was it a pain in the ass to do, I have heard of the connector bmw sells but idk of it had that super long cable that goes to the module under the drive side.
I were done retrofit LCI for my 530i 2006 ten year ago,it still working good with out any problem.
Headlight install comments very helpful as I’m having issues getting the light back in after purchasing a new one. Will try adjusting bottom bracket. Ty
Looks way better👍
I appreciate all the detail info you provided.👍👍👍
If you take off the strip of foam lining from right above the front bumper cover and remove the torch bolts, you can pull it forward and out of the way so that the lights don’t catch on their inner corners.
Beautiful Car
Great video! Brave Man working on cars with a Panerai on :).
I learned the hard way with my breitling.
Haha thanks, just gotta be careful!
Jesus. You went through a lot to get new lights in.
I don't believe anyone could have done a better job in explaining all the steps.
Thanks for the video.
Now the dealer can't screw around with me when I make them do this to my '06. :)
Thanks for the kind feedback! A dealer is going to want a fortune to do it though. I'd definitely recommend DIYing it letting us do it :D
I would be thrilled for you guys to do it.
But I live 10,000 miles away :-)
Road trip!
LOL!!
thank you, a-VERY much
Great video, big job but well worth it car look much better
Need more vids guys
Good work ryan!
You are literally one of the most precise people I have watched on you tube you seem so regimented curious what do you do for a living? That m5 looks like new
Thank you for the kind words! I have graduated college with a Business Administration degree, and am still at a loss as to what to do for a true career.
E39Source well you certainly seem very professional.love the content 👌could see you going along way on RUclips with in the automotive side of videos/tutorials very easy to listen to what your describing
4:10 clever.
Quick tip the 2 bottom bolts at bottom of headlights just loosen them and not take them out they are just holder bolts. Lights will still slide out.
Nice. but i dont need cut the terminals, fit 100% and how you go with the 2 big browns? Because is not the same cables, have diferent positions pin 2 and 4, how you discover the correct position of 2 cables after cut the old plug?
Super
Could you please explain the re-programming - is it required?
Nice video. I saw an F10 in the back, would be nice if you could the the same video, but for LED headlights retrofit on the F10.
That one already has LED headlights. If I have an opportunity to put them in a car that doesn't have them, I'll certainly film it.
I put it well but intermittent works fast
Can you do this if you only do the tail lights and leave the oem pre lci headlight?
You don't need to remove the bolts for the headlights that are deep down, just loosen em.
I switched my e39's reverse lights to LEDs and it really is like having a rear headlight when backing up at night
Hi why did you have to switch those pins 4-6 over please ?
Hello
I have an BMW M5 E60 2006. I asked a quote to the BMW dealer in order to retrofit the head/tail LCI light. I was told there is no warranty that updated light could work in the old generation.
Is there any risk?
thank you for your feedback
Great job! I want to do just the front headlights. Wondering if I still need a new LCM, and do I need to move the wires around that go to it?
LCM still needs to change for headlights if before 6/2006. The wiring needs to be completely re-done for the headlights.
Hm interesting. I do have a key-hole in my trunk (e60 '10.05 530i). :D
Thank you so much for the informative video! Everything has gone great all I am waiting on is the coding! So I have a question for you, I have yet to switch pins 4/6 and yet to code. It appears when I turn my headlights/ taillights on at this time I get absolutely no power to my taillights, is that normal due to the lack of coding? Or is something miswired?
I never tried to use the lights before coding, so I am not sure on this.
Have you ever considered sourcing new parts from Schmiedmann? They're in Europe but their shipping to the US is quite fast. The parts costs there are significantly lower than from a US-based seller like ECS/Turner. For example, I got the official Hella Celis tail light retrofit kit for only $350 shipped to my door back when I had an M5, versus $500 from Turner.
I have never ordered anything from them, I'll be sure to check out their rates next time I do an order.
Awesome work! I’ve done my rear lights but still get error codes on dash Would you know if the rear pins #4-6 swap you have done corrects that Issue or do I need to have the light module programmed to resolve error msgs. Thanks
That could be anything, you need to have a shop diagnose the lights/codes from the LCM.
Wasn't the car previously for sale ?
what the hell were the 49 nay sayers looking for when clicking on this video. Probably the most well spoken and informative how to video I've ever seen. well done. Would you mind sharing with us the name of the shop where you got the coding done? Im at that stage now. And possibly what they charged you? thanks again for the video, just what i was looking for
kismetjerome With these ballasts, there should not be any coding required. And thank you for your kind words!
Hey, great video. Can you provide a link for the bulb that you used?
They're all over Ebay, just fine one with these specs: H8, 120W, 6,000K LED Halo Bulbs E60 LCI.
Great video does the retrofit wiring kit from ecs come with the taillight adapter as well? Also does it have to be a new lm2 ending in 082 or can a used one lm2 ending in 273 reprogrammed mine m5 is before 9/06 but curious as if a used lm2 from a 2008 can be fitted thanks.
Yes it does come with the tail light adapters. It just has to be a LM2, new or used. Used will be a little trickier to code perhaps, but possible.
E39Source ok thank you I'm in the process of doing the retrofit soon I've acquired the headlights and tail lights but just need the lm and wiring thank u for the all the info have a nice day.
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Will this schedule fit H7 LCI lamps?
Hello! Great explanation and very helpful tips throughout. I've done this retrofit on my E60 (5/2006) originally only with bixenon (no adaptive), only to find that i have trouble getting the "adaptive/auto leveling function" to work on the new LCI adaptive headlights(the LCI taillights are working as intended). I've followed the PDF instructions, got LM2 AHL, new bulbs, new d1s ballasts and new adaptive modules(SMC II). An error is shown when trying to code it, namely that it's not establishing a connection to the adaptive modules. The coding shop is suggesting that i've bought the wrong modules, are yours SMC or SMC II? and do you think SMC II is the issue here (i've seen LCI E60s wit SMC II)?
I'm not familiar with SMC vs SMC II, but we used 63127189312
@@E39Source Thanks for the reply, it's really helpful.
If mine is a 12/2016 model, and I only want the taillights, will I only need to buy the LCI taillights, cable conversion and re-program the LM? Also did you buy OEM LCI taillights, and were the cables from BMW?
A 2016 BMW M5 already has the fully face-lifted lights, no newer ones are available.
Nice video. Did you finally move to San Diego?
About half and half right now.
I have a questions sorry if it’s not about the video but I have a 2008 mode 528i and have that adaptive headlights and want to change the headlights to some led ones I saw but are 2007 model, does it matter what years headlights I can put ? 2008 to 2010 has different connectors ?
March of 2007 and later should all have the same headlight connectors.
Hey thanks so much for the video i would never have managed without it. I have ordered the lci headlights and adapters but on the pdf its says bottom of the first page "All pictures show LHD cars; proceed accordingly on RHD cars" does this meen i wire the right light according to what it says for the left and vice versa?
Hmm, that's a good question. I have never dealt with an RHD car before. I'd say try it one way, see if it works, and switch if necessary. I would probably start out switching vs the LHDs.
@@E39Source thanks i will give it a go anyways and see how i get on. Thanks for your reply and the video it was so much help i now have a decent understanding on what i have to do lol not bothering with the rear lights so shouldn't be as much hassle :).
Ok what about cars built before march 2005 i have e60 530i built in november 2003 and i have pre lci adaptive headlights xenon and i wanna do the lci retrofit for it so the same things that you mentioned in the video must done? Or is there something different?
It should be the same process as detailed here.
Im trying to do an LCI upgrade on my pre LCI BMW m6 E63. Can anyone help?
It's pretty much the same thing as what I did in this video. What do you need help with?
Where can I get the conversion adapters. The plugs are not the same as far as I understand
I don't see a kit for the E63/E64 like the E60 has. Are you certain that they are different though? I don't know why BMW would make the plugs different on a car that was so similar to the E60. You might just have tow pin your own harnesses to complete the retrofit.
i have a little problem with my e60 headlights and i wish that you could help me. i had the lci headlights like in the video, my problem is i don't have day running lights, and when i flash to pass in the day it works with the projector lens but in night it doesn't work. shouldn't it flash with the high beam .?
i had e60 525d build in 2006.
βεςĦīя βσμζαιξη Running lights can be coded on or off with software. Flash to pass should use halogen high beams on the early lights and then the xenon highs on the LCI lights.
"you don't want to screw through these wires... and be screwed"
Hey i have a 2007 bmw 530xi and i want the same headlight you have . Do i have to do same work you did there?
It depends what options you have and what production date your car is... but pretty similar. Although you shouldn't have to change the LCM like we did since your car is made after June of 2006.
What about the blub on 6:03 is it the same and can i transfer it on LCI headlight + signal lights?
The halo bulb under the cover at 6:03 is a different type all together on the LCI. The signals might be the same, but the new lights came with signal bulbs in there.
Hi , it was very professional and useful explanation , From where I can buy the kit ?
Thank you! All of the parts are listed in this description. They can be purchased here: bit.ly/2MPZSB3
Hi bro,
My M5 E60 is a 19 september 2005 first immatriculation and i've buy the Bi-xenon LCI... i need to make this AHL or Bi-xenon ??
It should be the same as the car in this video.
@@E39Source check my VIN code b559414
Is it just the E60 M5 that doesn’t have a key hole on the trunk or are all E60’s built after a certain date missing the key hole? My wife’s 2005 545i has the key hole and can be opened with the key if you have no power. Lucky for me I can do that because I had the battery unhooked once and closed the trunk not even thinking about not having power. Her car was built in September 2004 and is a 2005 model that has the keyed ignition and not the newer key fob and push start button.
The E60 M5s actually have that adhesive piece of body on the trunk lid under where the badge goes (on either side of the license plate) that probably cover up the hole that is there on all other standard series E60 models. So I'm guessing that its just the M5 without a keyhole back there.
E39Source you’re exactly right. I never ever noticed that the M5 had that piece on the trunk before. I guess I just never paid attention to it. I wonder why BMW even put that piece on the M5. It’s not aerodynamic or anything beneficial. I guess they just did it for looks.
Can you share with the part numbers of the LED Hella bulbs you mentioned on the video?
Where did you buy them? I want to do the same upgrade.
Thanks!
Nothing special about these halo bulbs. Simply search for E60 LCI LED halo 10w 6,000k bulbs on Ebay.
@@E39Source Thanks a lot man.
Just ordered everything you mentioned on the description. Headlights and tail lights were cheaper on autohaus and the adapters with module on ECS Tuning.
Everything came up around $3150.
Can i use brackets from my pre-lci headlights ?
Yes, the bracket part number did not change.
i can connect the tail lights without connecting the lcm unit. Because I connected it with adapters I got from the internet and it gives me an error Indicator, rear left, failure! Rear light , right, failure! Turn indicator, rear right, failure! Rear light left, failure!
Hi on a piece of information, I got the back of the adactive lights unit. I wanted to know if we need to codify them or just attack it?
Thanks
If you do not have adaptive lights already, yes they will need to be coded.
E39Source I've got the working lights, so I've burned a unit, I put it back but it's not working. How can I codify them? Thank you
@@onorato1122 Coding is quite advanced and will require special software or a visit to the dealer.
Can you do a video showing how to fix or replace side mirrors on E60 M5?
The E39 M5 Mirror Replacement DIY should be applicable to the E60 as well. But what has broken? E60 mirrors seem to be solid.
E39Source it over rotates when I press the button
OHH yes I have dealt with that issue before on Gary's car. I think I followed the steps in this resource to correct the problem, and it has been fine since. www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=704099
Hey can you help me please? Sorry for my english i don't know how to call it right that orange eyebrow, anyway i think you know what i mean, basically i have a problem with one, it lights up but not the same as the other(like not enough power) on a daytime not full line is ornage on one, at night hardly noticed though, what can be a problem?
Those things have their own bulb and wire. Make sure the bulb is correctly seated to the light, correctly plugged in, and that the cord is not pinched anywhere. You could also try replacing both bulbs with identical units in case one is different/burning out.
Thank you!
Ryan,Did you have to aim the headlights?
They were decently aimed out of the box, but I did adjust them with an allen key to be a hair higher.
hi could you post a link for the halo led's please?
They are similar to these www.ebay.com/itm/2X-120W-CREE-NEW-H8-LED-Angel-Eyes-Halo-Ring-Light-Bulbs-HID-Xenon-White-For-BMW/141836273762?epid=1761818739&hash=item210619c862:g:voUAAOSwvg9XaQiM
How can you get these parts ? Can't find a link or anything to where to buy them. Or you just walk in a BMW deop and order them ?
We used ECS for all of these parts. Punch the part numbers in the description in this site: bit.ly/2DRYNVy
Hello
Great video. Very informative. Can I get a copy of this pdf document??
The PDF is linked in the video description.
Hi there! Tell me please what type of bulbs you installed in angel eyes rings?
They are H8, 120W, 6,000K LED Halo Bulbs from Ebay.
@@E39Source Thank you! Exactly the colour what I’m looking for
is it just the led halos thats different than pre lci?
James Wu Both the head and tail lights changes dramatically in many ways. Please watch the full video to see the specifics.
If i bought car wit rear ligt already changed, and lm2 is installed everything is working so if i just change front light should work or i need also code in something more ?
The newer front lights use different wiring, so coding would be required to install the LCI fronts.
I have in smaller ankle 3 wire not 4 ? I need to add new cable ?
why does the LM needs to be replaced, isn't it enough just to use the adapters to connect the new lci tail lights?
The LM in the early cars (pre 9/2006) just isn't smart enough to control the new style lights.
E39Source my car is from 6/2007, so I don't need to replace it then?
Correct, yours can simply be re-programmed.
Is it possible to install lci Adaftive lci headlights instead of SA522, that is, bi-xenon headlights? that is, can lci adaftive headlights be installed instead of the old type non-adafitve headlights?
I am sure an adaptive headlight retrofit is possible, but I am not sure what wiring or programming this would require.
@@E39Source I guess the document you used in your video wouldn't be enough
Hello mate. Great, detailed video!!! Big up! I do have lci tail lights in my car. Front ones are still pre lci. Do I still have to replace lcm ? And if so, do i have to code it in? Any help much appreciated 👍
Thanks for the feedback!
It depends on the production date of your car. Vehicles produced BEFORE 6/2006 require a new Light Module. Vehicles produced in or after 6/2006 will only require moving 2 pins and then coding. A new light module will always have to be coded.
E39Source oh I get you! Mine was built in 02/2006 unfortunately. Thank you! Once again - great video!
Hi mate. I've decided to go probably the hardest possible route now. Bought myself a set of LCI Dynamic headlights and LM2 AHL. (Mine were pre lci halogen lights)
In terms of rear lights and lm2 I've Changed two pins as you (And btw document mentioned) and wanted to add two wires from the back. Pins 5 and 62. Funny enough as they were already taken by same coloured wires.
Swapped them with new ones. Still looks like there is a problem with bmw retrofit plugs.
In terms of headlights.
Wiring diagrams doesn't make it easy as wires are different to what I have here as well as my new headlights doesn't use pin no 8 at all.
Got a feeling it's gonna be a rocky and bumpy road to get them fully working.
I'd appreciate any kind of mentoring here.
All the best! Pete
Currently about to order from recent link u posted in a comment does module have to ordered separately
Yes, the light module is ordered separately
@@E39Source thank you ! I purchased a 2006 with 41k miles on it
I have LCI headlights and tail lights and my car is with start buton from 2006 May, did i need to buy LM ?
If your car was produced before 9/2006, you need to replace the LM.
ty bro
Hey guys are the LCI 528i e60 tail lights the same as the LCI e60 m5?
Yes
Hi. What Lm module do you use?
The light module that we used is linked in the video description.
I have an E39
Still watched the whole thing just out of interest.
Nice job
Ryan @e39source do you offer coding for this upgrade now that you have your shop going? Thank you.
Yes absolutely, we can handle that.
Hi
I did the same your steps everything is working perfect but I got problem which is: when I switch daylight on from I-drive I've got problem with flashing brake lights for both sides. Any idea about this problem?
When you switch daylight? What does that mean? Sounds like a coding issue, the LEDs require some LCM coding for them not to flash.
When I active daylight I've flashing brake lights.@@E39Source
@@sams4707 What does activate daylight mean?
Daytime running lights@@E39Source
@@sams4707 What about when you turn the switch to just ON, like headlights on. Do the brake flights flash then? Flickering or flashing? And are they the tail lights or brake lights?
If after may 06 is coding needed?
Coding will always be necessary for this retrofit. If before June 2006, you need the LMII.
where did you get that license plate late?
Ebay, just a cheap generic BMW E60 LED 6,000k license plate light.
You dont have to remove the 2 8mm bolts completely.
Where did you buy this headlight? I can't find it anywhere
All of the parts used in this video are linked in the description below the video.
Does it work on my bmw e60 2006 530i? or do i need to find another kit? and where do i get everything i need?
Yes, it would be the same as this DIY if you have both adaptive and bi-xenon headlights. If you only have one or neither of those options, the part numbers for your light module and headlights may be different.
@@E39Source ah okay thanks for the reply! where did you get the cable adapters?
Hi man, I try to upgrade the lm1 to lm2, but can't code, I follow a few instructions in internet, but don't work, could you help me?, please
What have you tried, with what software? Where are you located?
@@E39Source , hi man, i try this procedure, please follow the link, docplayer.net/44192177-Bmw-light-control-module-upgrade-from-lm1-to-lm2.html, i try reprograming the LM2, with WINKFP, the procedure finished totaly satisfactorily, i change the VIN in the new LM2, i check in NCSexpert, is right, i codify the LMA module in NCSexpert with job SG_CODIRERING and complete 100%, but when i try to read the modules with ISTA-P, show me error, and is just with the new LM2, i try with twain units and is same but the old functional perfectly, i beleive that i need do more or i need do other procedure, but i dont know, please help me. I´m located in Colombia and can use teamviewer for you support, thanks a lot.
Hello mate. When I tried to connect that 2 wires to LM2 module on slot 62 and 5 was already wires in there for the same color white-red and white-black. In most videos that slots are empty. Do you know what should I do ? Thank you
What year and model E60 is this? Is this a North American spec car that had xenons and adaptive lights from the factory?
@@E39Source No, is year 2005 UK version which came with halogen headlights and normal bulbs tail lights
@@scricinel77 This is a totally different type of retrofit then, you're retrofitting 3 things: xenon lights, adaptive lights, and LCI lights.
@@E39Source I just want to retrofit halogen headlights but that projector version so no xenon no adaptive which is simple , i am ok with that. My problem is the lci tail lights and that 2 wires which need to be connected to the LM module. As I specified on the slots 62 and 5 the wires is already there so i don't know what to do with them
@@scricinel77 I would need the car in my shop to pull the correct wiring diagrams and figure this out. You essentially have 3 options- you can not plug in those tail light wires and see what happens. You can remove the existing wires from those pins an plug in the new ones to see what happens. Or you could splice them together so the LCM is controlling both leads.
Great video ryan a lot of expense and a huge job for me amyway...
Thought your dad was selling the e60 ?
Have you moved yet also ?
We found out that it isn't worth anything, so it is being kept.
I'm about half moved
-Ryan
E39Source poss the best E60 ive seen anyway
Best wishes from Ireland
That sucks to hear I’m in the process of looking for an e92/e90 m3 and looked up the prices of the e60 and I can see why you guys would rather hold off. Hopefully their price goes up just like the e39 price seems to have done.
Pablo not unless it’s a stick and low miles
SMG gets a lot of vitriol but my '06 with SMG drives fine IF you keep it in manual mode.
None of the jerkiness you hear about. You only get that in auto mode.
hey are u selling the older lights , i am willing to buy them
We have sold them already!
Hey, can you tell me pin number for adaptive?from old wirng to new
Thanks
I do not know which pin specifically is for the adaptive. You might be able to find that out here though: www.bmw-planet.net/diagrams/release/us/index.htm
E39Source
Ok
Your adaptive is working?
Thank you
Will this work with my 545i 2004
Yes, very similar procedure.
Awesome video. Can I please get a link of where I could buy these headlights? Would they work on a 2007 BMW 530i? Thanks..
It will depend which options your 2007 530i has. If you have bi-xenon and adaptive headlights (AHL), they will be the same exact parts as I used in this video. Please find the part numbers in the description to this video, and paste them here to buy: bit.ly/2MPZSB3
Thanks for your response, where in the car can I find the options, If I have bi-xenon and adaptive headlights? Thanks...
@@vdia247 Plug the last 7 digits of your VIN in www.mdecoder.com and look for 'S524 Adaptive Headlights' and 'S522 Xenon'.
Thanks doing it now...
It shows S563 light package, S524 adaptive headligths and S522 Xenon light.
Hello, please can you send me that manual to retrofit? Thanks!
The installation manual is linked in the video description.
How much was the total cost of the headlights and tail lights?
About $3300 for new OEM parts, Light Module and programming included.
E39Source wow that price... I'm glad to live in Europe 😁