🔧 How to install Parking Distance Control (PDC) on your BMW E36? (DIY)

[@galbalasdasd]

helped me out big times. thanks! now i have PDC in my '94 325i coupe. happy as a clam

[@mrnoname35]

Enjoy mate!

[@Tony_Phan]

Found this video by accident. Cool vid

[@MrCyssiek]

Great work! But have you protected your 32mm hole from rust?

[@mrnoname35]

I applied a healthy coat of grease with anti-rust properties to the rubber seal covering it, it should be sufficient for this non-exposed area. Cheers

[@MrCyssiek]

@@mrnoname35 Thanks for feedback. Soo I guess Im installing PDC soon since its ez pz. Cheers, thanks again!

[@florianibrahimovic2899]

Very cool and professional

[@diankurtev4288]

Great informative video! I have a question! How did you connect the PDC and gearbox? Or is it ON all the time? Thanks 😊

[@mrnoname35]

Hi! The module is getting power supply via the taillight when you put your car in reverse. Cheers

[@savedemperor8024]

I saw that there is also a version with a switch is it much different from this one or the only difference is the on/off switch?

[@woocash2139]

The gong on the retrofit kit is a separate unit but on the originally installed PDC is it not using the gong in the driver's footwell?

[@mrnoname35]

Correct. They made an easier design for the retrofit kits, to avoid wirings from the trunk to the drivers footwell.

[@jimmybassa6491]

Can you give the pdc sensor mmufacture numbers or brand, or where you purchased those items and the wiring harness please.

[@mrnoname35]

Hi! These are genuine BMW parts, you will find easily used retrofit kit on Ebay containing all the parts (the harness is not available from BMW, so it has to be purchased second hand). You can still find the sensors new from BMW or aftermarket, there are a lot of different brands. (Part number 66218352137)

[@jimmybassa6491]

@@mrnoname35 your the man , I'm glad someone like showed up with this retrofit and using oem materials and the details you do to your car , keep up the good work.

[@visaruttanpruttianunt4220]

Can you tell me the brand of the sensor or tell me where to buy?

[@mrnoname35]

These were from ECD Germany, but there are other options if you look with the original part number.

[@jagamaganda9731]

Nice, thank you

[@rs3784]

Hi, On my wiring loom from the pdc x300 the pin 26 - black-green and pin 6- blue-yellow .So which on is the power ? Do I have to move the blue-yellow from 6 to 26(instead of black-green) and then solder it to rear tailgate?

[@mrnoname35]

Hi, you need to solder both the cables coming from PIN 26 & 6 to the taillight, as described in the video.

[@rs3784]

I tought that the gong for pdc is the one located under the steering wheel...Am i wrong ?In the video you used another one 🤔

[@mrnoname35]

Hi! There are two versions: - The PDC fitted by BMW during the production, which uses the Gong located under the steering wheel. - The PDC retrofit kit sold by BMW which uses a separate Gong located in the trunk (the one used in this video, and the easiest to install)

[@joemamaz_e3626]

@@mrnoname35 wish I could find the one you have . Seems easy . Other ones I see are always cut and not sure where the rest of the wires go

[@cameronpesticcio5209]

I am having some trouble with mine. first off my PDC Module has a yellow connector not a purple one. it was removed from a e36 compact, and when I wire everything up theres nothing... any ideas? everything was second hand so yes something might be broken and I am yet to get it checked. also where do you get your wiring diagrams from?

[@mrnoname35]

Hi! The diagrams are coming from the official BMW documentation.( "Electrical troubleshooting manual") I would suggest to start with the basic troubleshooting, i.e test power supply to the PDC unit, check the wiring harness, test the speaker gong, test the sensors,... . Alternatively, check out the 'BMW E36 PDC EBA', it's the official BMW retrofit manual. Good luck!

[@visaruttanpruttianunt4220]

Is it necessary to use a PDC bumper carrier? Can I use the original to punch holes?

[@maxnugteren4837]

You can use the original, just drill some holes and its almost the same!

[@papadiogo]

I try too find where, but i didnt find it

[@Tayfun677]

Ça fonctionne juste avec la marche arrière c’est ça ? Sinon ça doit être chiant à feu, si y’a une personne derrière toi

[@tarakalsafe7411]

next time, do fog light insertion with wiring ect pls. the same way you are doing these jobs, standard pls

[@BmwE3066]

servus, where did you put the 2 cables from the gong? one comes to pin 21 and the other? please help, thank you, best regards

[@BmwE3066]

can you please look at which pins the 2 went cables go to x300? thanks

[@papadiogo]

Hello where do i conect the gong?

[@mrnoname35]

Hi! It's described in the video.

[@JamesEdy]

nice, where can i buy it?

[@mrnoname35]

Hi! This is original BMW equipment offered from factory (for E36 purchased with this option) . All the parts are still available at the dealership, or you will find second hand retrofit kit easily on Ebay.

[@Tayfun677]

Hi, how can I contact you ? I’m from france I would like to speak with you about this modification.

[@mrnoname35]

Vous pouvez poser vos questions ici dans les commentaires. 👍

[@Tayfun677]

Vous parlez français c’est parfait, enfaite j’ai énormément de question. Je vais bientôt me procurer un kit complet comme vous mais il manque certaines pièces comme la visserie, les rivets et le « bumper carrier support ». Je pourrais avoir les références ? Et il y a pas un boutons près du levier de vitesse ? Parceque quand je marque PDC E36 oem button sur KZbin il y a une vidéo où une personne possède un bouton d’origine

[@mrnoname35]

@@Tayfun677 Le plus simple, c'est d'utiliser votre numéro de chassis sur realoem et de trouver la bonne référence. Certains pièces peuvent changer en fonction du modèle, et de l'année. (www.realoem.com/) Les riverts sont standards (BMW 51111944537). Petite remarque : vous pouvez percer votre support de parechoc actuel, ce n'est pas spécialement obligatoire d'acheter le support spécifique pour le PDC. Il n'y a pas de bouton pour enclencher/désactiver le PDC. Ce bouton n'était disponible que sur les séries 7/8 de l'époque, et n'est pas d'origine sur la E36. Le système se met uniquement en route lorsque la marche arrière est enclenchée.

[@bulvekasis6954]

but where is PDC button ?

[@mrnoname35]

There is no PDC button on the E36. It's possible to wire one, but it's not OEM.

[@AzIz-bt8xo]

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