Now My BMW Drives Itself! Sort of :)

In this video I retrofit a really rare feature to my 2008 BMW E90 335i.
It's called active cruise control, it is basically radar guided cruise control. The car can automatically brake and accelerate based on the flow of traffic.
I go into detail showing you the retrofit process in case you wanted to try this yourself! This video shows you how to install, wire and code everything to seamlessly have it work with your E90. E60 owners should be able to follow this guide as well.
Link to the thread I mention in the video:
www.e90post.com/forums/showth...
Huge thanks Nickco43 for the research and inspiration!
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[@NickGorkes]

The second time I did this I made a tap harness to the LDM (pre 03/07 car) with a few four pin male and female connectors. Much cleaner install then the solder in hack job I did almost a year ago. You don’t have to code anything with the FTM. I put FTM instead of LDM for some unknown reason on the PDF.

[@VehicularDIY]

You're the man, the only reason I considered making this video is because of that guide. Thanks for the clarification on the FTM, I just came to the conclusion that it wasn't required on my car, I thought it was due to the car coming with an RDS module. Yeah this was a bit of a solder hack job as well but out of sight out of mind I guess. I didn't have the LDM module under the dash to cleanly tap into the PT-CAN, no other module in the area had it. Thanks again for making that guide!

[@NickGorkes]

@@VehicularDIY I did a solder hack job on my personal car. By the time I sell the car it will be worth $2,000 so I don't really care. But you made a very nice DIY video, much better then my poorly written PDF. If you ever want to DIY an NBT Next or Evo send me a PM. I can hook you up with my carsystems dealer. Then again you have the Android unit installed so you can use the tuning apps on the screen.

[@alexeynefedov6424]

Hope I could get some help from the ACC retrofit masters out here. I'm almost through with this retrofit on my e82 135i 2011 but I'm stuck at what I think is the very last step. Here's the list of things I did so far: 1. Coded $541 to VO and FA_Write to CAS and NFRM with no issue, now ACC and LDM are showing up in ISTA, INPA 1. ACC radar installed and wired, VIN changed and flashed, no errors with coding in NCSexpert or ISTA 2. Column switch cluster installed and coded, no errors from DSC, all CC lever movements are recognized when triggered 3. High kombi from 335i installed and coded to proper VIN, no errors in ISTA, all lights pass the K-test, cruise mark active as well 4. DSC, Kombi, ACC, CIC, CID and even CAS, NFRM (just in case) SG_Codiren with empty MAN file to default setting 5. Finally - LDM module wired and flashed with WinKFP to latest sotware and VIN, however it is the only module that shows an error in ISTA. Error code read: LDM module coding successful... fault code present - yes. When UIF/AIF of LDM checked with WinKFP shows mileage as 0 km - weird. Not able to do any coding with NCSexpert as it is not in the list of modules. I bought another LDM to double check - same exact issue with the new one. When starting up - the radar car indicator in kombi turns red, to yellow and disappears. I guess kombi check is passed. When cruise control on/off button is pressed there's either a brake pedal symbol showing up (Dynamic cruise control kombi type coded) or nothing (ACC kombi type coded). Pushing CC lever up, down, forward, backwards does nothing. And finally when CC lever is pushed or pulled all the way I get the Cruise Control Malfunction error! If clears out after car goes into sleep, no trace of what caused it in ISTA. I suspect there's an issue with coding but after spending long evenings trying to do the same thing over and over again I need a fresh pair of eyes. I know ACC was not even an option for e82, but 6-cylinder e87 in TIS clearly indicate the radar and DSC module fitted is the same on e9x. Someone has successfully retro'd $544 Dynamic cruise on e82 135i so it is just an extra step to get ACC. I'd appreciate you please share your thoughts on what could possibly be wrong here

[@maxsam201]

I didn't know this option even existed for e90. Pretty cool stuff! Good job making it work!

[@cryptointelcenter2518]

I love how you explain what you are doing, and how what you are doing works in the context of the install. Good work!

[@luciusmaxum3220]

Thanks for this great guide you made, which I used to complete my own acc retrofit. For my wiring purposes, I was fortunate enough to find a seller that allowed me to actually go into the wiring harness behind the dash and remove the wires end to end without cutting.

[@nickolascain2994]

Thanks for sharing! Very interesting retrofit!

[@tigerbalmgaminghd3872]

I did a cruise control retrofit on a non CC E90. LDM : 3 pins to the CAS and the PT CAN cables to the JBE behind the glovebox. Had no PT CAN connections in the CAS FRM area. Great video! 👊

[@TheSonyjoseph]

After watching this video, I decided that, better I keep my eyes on the road....anyway nice work and i appreciate your retrofitting skill, which is complicated at times.

[@patryks5199]

ACC is so good! Never wanna miss it👍🏼👍🏼

[@jamestehuna5915]

I really like you’re videos really interesting and pretty much spot on every time thank you I am learning a lot from you

[@lucstarenwesler6011]

Amazing. Justthe type of content i was waiting for. In depth.... great. Will sub.

[@incartechie]

What a great upgrade for the E90s!

[@DxTx]

Incredible! Great work!

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks man, lets add this to your F30 lol. For anyone that sees this comment this is my good friend, he just started is channel so please go follow him. He offers really good medical advice!

[@SteveWeltman]

Whoa; crazy complex video and super detailed, but well out of my reach for things I was considering as projects. But it is cool that more modern tech like this can be retrofitted into an 11+ year old car! I can tell you did a lot of research on this one. This was no afternoon project. Great job on the DIY!

[@THEOGGUNSHOW]

Great DIY idea and video 📹

[@leglockmaster]

Great video, I wish someone sold this kit complete ready to install.

[@wpg1977]

You my friend are nasty nasty nasty! Wow I would love this in my e92. 335is . U have a lot of skill and I am amazed at what u can do. Dannnnnnng!!!

[@flexing1013]

Dude you can make a Lot of Con in my town with all the diy up grades you know, good work my friend.

[@jkim13055]

Good to know there's no fitment issues with an aftermarket ic

[@altink8823]

great work

[@ExplicitAutoClub]

Im just impressed at how many miles this guy has!

[@MihneaStoian]

Getting this working on a 1 series would be amazing - would be amazing if you added it to the new 135 you got.

[@typedrew]

HERES A DIY I NEED HOLY SHIT THANK YOU

[@AMG28ful]

My 2002 745i got it .. really good system. Very helpful at night because of stupid cyclist without lights or in foggy conditions

[@zesserfrmbl007]

You remind of hitler lol

[@JACKOFALLFATES]

@@zesserfrmbl007 ?!?!?! what

[@zesserfrmbl007]

@@JACKOFALLFATES What?! you his son?

[@nicholasbabeaux2052]

It did not have the stop and go function though that didn’t come out until later on

[@choppersilver]

good system with stop go. great in slow traffic.

[@santtu9169]

Good job. Seems like installing the hardware is easy, relaxing to install but the software part is where you really have to think what you are doing.

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah, I'd say finding the hardware is the hardest part. Installing it was the easy part and the software side took some time to figure out but. If you purchase the hardware make sure it includes the LDM module, that would save you needing to do any software updates on it.

[@santtu9169]

@@VehicularDIY yeah, I can imagine like you mentioned on the video that finding parts from states is hard, but here in europe we have a lot of parts if you know how and where to look at.

[@SamBao]

haha I found a good deal out of Latvia for the acc radar for roughly 600$ US, going to give this a shot! And also in retrospective I should have invested in this option earlier, I cruise between two cities on the highway often, and got myself into a minor collision last November for following too closely to a car. I think this could have helped me maintain proper following distance

[@connorlawd2k11]

I'm planning on getting an E90 335d at some point this year and was already planning on doing this.

[@VehicularDIY]

Nice, I drove my friends F15 X5 with ACC and it is a similar experience besides the fact that the F15 can come to a complete stop. It's one of those must have features that you don't know you need until you've tried it. Kind of like active steering.

[@Crazyalbokid1]

Those brackets on top of the rebar are for Headlight washer pumps.

[@Emanual0607]

Fabulous!!!!!

[@machtschnell7452]

Well done. I learn more about coding watching your videos than any other source. I did notice your oil runs about 10° F - 15° higher than mine, even when I push it. Hmmmmm .....

[@JACKOFALLFATES]

he runs a flashed computer. Probably more boost.

[@s2syed]

Vehicular DIY, I watched this in the hopes that you would show how to align the radar to work but yours worked straight out of the gate lol! I have an '07 335i with ACC but it is malfunctioning with a 'radar out of alignment' code (I have aftermarket suspension, I suspect that the ride height changes may have resulted in the misalignment). How do I go about realigning the radar by myself to work again? Don't want to take it to the dealer because they'll obviously charge $$$.... appreciate your help

[@123minecraftlover]

sick!

[@matt.108]

Vehicular DIY. You should do the LFA auto High Beam Assist retrofit. I think you can just use a E60 Mirror with the HBA camera ?

[@scottyrich5059]

I’m trying to fix mine so I listened closely and I think I heard a contradiction; if the LDM was needed for 2005 through 1/2 of 2007, then why did your 2008 need it? My e61 is early 2008, manufactured 2007. I’ve changed the DSC twice not being 100% confident with eBay parts but no luck. Love your videos man!! Thank you.

[@eriqm1]

this is awesome v-dyi. impressed. would this work for e92 335ix?

[@cribsone]

Hey man, great work! Do you think that it could also be done on a 1 series from 2010? Theoretically it could, I mean all the parts would fit, but would they be compatible? The only thing different would be the instrument cluster screen, it's not so big on the 1 series to display the symbols of the active system. I would really appreciate your reply!

[@gerhardlamprecht4877]

I was hoping you go through the calibration process. I cannot get mine calibrated and think I may miss something.

[@silvanlupas7031]

You can use Protool to rewrite the VO and then default code the required modules like Kombi. It's alot faster and easier than NCS Expert. You just need to purchase Protool

[@VictorEstrada]

Hey can you also do it on your X5 F15? That would make shopping around for one much easier as they're really hard to find!

[@tylerlovesmacs]

Love this channel, subbed! Edit: so braking is done by the ABS unit?

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah the ABS module applies the brakes for you. It can only apply so much pressure hence it will beep at you if someone slams on their brakes. They did offer a more robust DSC module on the later cars that can come to a complete stop. Like on the E60 and E70.

[@gorkemguler313]

perfect

[@user-qz6ix7od3b]

thumbs up for PJs :))

[@martinbrissaud6128]

Génial

[@adriantrelfa5026]

Hey where is your front splitter from looks really good

[@GeneralAlgren]

I had an E90 till 187k miles so I really relate to this channel :) you gotta put some black wheels on this thing though ;)

[@khanfinanceacademy7202]

black wheels look ugly and declassy

[@rayraycarter04]

@@khanfinanceacademy7202 ok boomer

[@pedrofly100]

Please do a CCC to NBT retrofit!! I would really apreaciate it

[@patryks5199]

pedrofly100 no! better try the new android navigations , where you can switch between ccc and anroid . such a nice feature😍

[@Omar-jt2bw]

Didn’t know it can do that nice

[@fff-nt7xy]

baya güzel yapmışsın.

[@hubertkaczmarek471]

Hello Very Good Job :) and A super car If I can ask how it was possible to set the radar without a BMW service ? Was set universally and worked or did it require any corrections? I greet you warmly and thank you in advence for answering ;)

[@mtbridingog9083]

Dope

[@Luftwoller]

Great video. Quick question, how does the car automatically brake?

[@eimantas28]

Just in case, for E60 your need new DSC module for this to work ;)

[@mhdkaissi1887]

Good job! I like your diy's....but your next project in my opinion should be to vinyl your interior trims :) It definitely needs it.

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah lol, I've had the wrap for a while. You'll see a video soon.

[@ybewiz]

Yeah. I second that. Forget all these cool functional and practical mods. Wrap your car in vinyl. That is what we really need to see because no one is doing that on KZbin.

[@legioner9]

So an E90 LCI do I need that LDM module? You did a fantastic job, btw.

[@NickiLasse]

the frm (it sits right beside the cas module ) have the pt-can feed to it

[@kevinnilsson1334]

I have it on my 2010 325d, once you get used to having active cc there is no going back

[@eis-bl4xw]

How did you make the cruise control dot work? On my 135, I got an m3 cluster. Whenever I activate cruise control, the red dot does not work. When I do the gauge test, the motor and the dot clearly works. (The shift lights do not work.) Is there a specific coding/config/option that my car needs for that to work? Did your red dot work before this retrofit? Also, why is your dynamic redline so high? 7.5k?!

[@zesserfrmbl007]

Woah nice E90, my dad has the 320i M sport model, we couldn't get the 335i sadly though, because of these stupid import regulations, if we were to import a e90 335i it would be the cost of the e90 m3, wait a minute that's not a real m sport model

[@DG-od4si]

it adds to your safety when you drive at 130 MPH on cruise

[@anthonywright5275]

Hell fuckin yeah!!!

[@dron6833]

Hello, do you know what is missing in my e60 pre lci cluster , i dont have cruise control circle ? Can i add this part from other cluster or i must replace the cluster ? Thx

[@KimboDogg07]

Hey can you give video tutorial on how to install e-sys and ista and how to use it?

[@patrickramsey4676]

Awesome video! I would love to do this to my car but I can't seem to find any sensors for a reasonable price :(

[@VehicularDIY]

Check ebay uk etc, they'll come up. A good deal for just the sensor would be $300.

[@josephanderson4026]

@@VehicularDIY so RHD and LHD sensors are interchangeable

[@dolezaljacob]

Stop & Go was available on 2008 E60, you might be able to retrofit it, but that would definitely require some hacking. Anyway, did you calibrate the sensor on your car? There is a special procedure for it.

[@Bumin_Kagan88]

it´s nice

[@thatspacegreyf1032]

Were and how much did u get ur headlights from i need new ones for my lci upgrade and i need the hid afs

[@brodiehaward]

If i were to do this on a 2010 car, would i also have to install the LDM module, or would it work off of the DSC module? You said the newer cars use the DSC module, but idk if it requires a specific DSC module or if I’m better off installing the LDM module. Thanks

[@SimbaTheGreat]

I wanted this on my E92, just to have the icon light up.

[@rikobananas6]

Can you tap PT CAN wires at the FRM footwell module? A car that has ‘Cruise control with brake’ option must tell the FRM to activate the brake light when cruising down hill right?

[@yannichristakakos7734]

Do you know if the 7 series sensor will work? Trying to do this but only finding the 7 series sensor on eBay.. looks exactly the same

[@joshturner4277]

A vehicular DIY can you send the link or put it in the description for the heads up display you have :)

[@Kert56789]

Josh Turner +1

[@ivanc9146]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKTfGiugMuDmrc

[@roberto0612fcb]

I gave up when he said It's time to start programming...

[@anthonywright5275]

😂

[@typedrew]

Get you a friend who codes

[@roberto0612fcb]

@@typedrew I have no friends. ... easier said than done man ..

[@roberto0612fcb]

@@typedrew I really should!I feel like if I go to bmw meets I can make friends

[@ybewiz]

For now, work on finishing a sentence properly. You will get there some day Forrest.

[@bogdandan9724]

Hello, I see that in your middle display it shows also the gear you are in drive like D1, D2, D3 etc. I am trying to find the mod for this, is it possible to code this with Bimmercode? if so can you please tell me what I need to modify?? Please!

[@Chubby0883]

I would like this for my F30 Series

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah if you find the necessary hardware that works with an F30 it's possible to retrofit ACC to an F30.

[@johnroger7729]

Where did you get that Heads up display from?

[@domkraggp9944]

Hi Vehicular DIY. Ive got an 06 e90 323 (south Africa) and badly wanna do this mod. However, the acc sensor is ridiculously priced online and finding one form a breaker yard here is like looking for hen's teeth. Could this be possible with the sensor from an E60? (lRR3) Same era, same electrical architecture. I've seen a few e60 sensors online and they are priced better

[@tjs9941]

@vehicularDIY I have the same system do you know of anyways to repair or bypass this system all together?

[@ziterazor77]

Link to the lower bumper grill please ?

[@romanyamal1830]

Dang such an old car but can still have all the tech that not even all newer cars have

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah that's one of the benefits of buying a luxury car, they typically offer pretty advanced features a few years before it becomes mainstream. That's what the 7 series is for with BMW, they can show you all the stuff that will eventually make it down to the 3 series as an option IMO.

[@raviweaver8406]

What'd the HUD you use? Also sick video! I'm gonna do this on my 07 E90.

[@mariano_lucero]

Dude! Did you finally make the modification?

[@jonathansousa5406]

so the first wiring that you did is correct for a lci car?

[@ProfessorKen]

Respect. How much do you charge to fly out and install this system for me?

[@bmwe92421]

hello, I also retrofitted to Acc on a bmw e92 n47, and I have these errors, what else should I change to make it work for me, thank you -d024 (Message wheel torque drivetrain 1 ) -d025 (Message wheel torque drivetrain 2) -d026 (Message wheel torque brake)

[@mysterjd34]

I don't own a BMW and will absolutely never do this. But I still watched the whole thing.

[@danielna7157]

What are those headlights? I hate the pre-LCI amber on my 2008 335i

[@RVCrazy]

So I'm setting up my harness now and it looks to me like there's PT Can at the FRM in the drivers footwell. Any reason not to tap into PT CAN there? Thanks

[@RVCrazy]

I think I found the reason, did your car not come with adaptive headlights from the factory? It looks like that is what determines if PT CAN goes to your FRM.

[@febuhsund]

Can this be retrofited to work on manual. I know it's not an option from factory.

[@josephanderson4026]

I found the senor but it’s for RHD and I have a LHD car you think it’s still going to work ?

[@twinturbo8304]

How to turn off service reminder lite on dash.?

[@Peter-mx6mn]

where can u find all the parts and how did u code it?

[@trezsr]

Nice video. So I'd assume this is NOT for manual transmission models??

[@VehicularDIY]

From what I've read it still works with manual cars.

[@juanrubio1984]

hola que tal tengo un detalle con mi pantalla de mi navegador es un bmw 530i 2004 tenia una pantalla 6.5 y se la remplace por una pantalla 8.8 el problema es que esta desfasada la imagen hacia la izquierda como la puedo codificar tengo el impa pero cual seria el procedimiento espero y me pueda ayudar

[@saleem83]

Good job but your oil temps are very high considering the ambient temperature. I live in Phoenix and in the summer I never even pass 250f on a day that’s 112

[@colelockridge5816]

Im also in Phoenix. Do you have a 328i or a 335i. I have a 328i and it freaks me out because I dont have an oil temp guage

[@SimbaTheGreat]

Cole Lockridge oil temp gauge comes on the coupes and M models. I’m in Phoenix now, from Dallas. I never really past 250° which is right in the middle. It’s usually somewhere right around 200-210°

[@alijamili95]

Is it a full speed range system?

[@enmanuelpichardo]

Where did you find the stalk switch? They seem impossible to find on their own, I've only seen the complete acc stalk and they sell for well over $600. Please let us know where did you find yours.

[@ronhannigan2053]

Realoem shows only a complete stalk cluster. Where did you source the individual switch?

[@elonquemattheson6151]

Do you know what the difference is between 6777882 and 6777883? Are they interchangeable?

[@abfinfrontofme4726]

This will work for E60 or it's different. My car are LCI 2008 diesel. ?

[@najamsiddiquie9499]

Hey Man where can I buy the kit from

[@pavelovcear1274]

is this original m3 cluster or it is modified?

[@Useruser-qs6oe64]

just amazing, do you think it's possible to have pre collision system as well?

[@kristapsjurgenbergs6622]

Hi! I have problem with my e61 lci eith acc2 stop and go! Sometimes i drive maybe 20 km its working fine! Sometimes its right after star, give me fault when the is system fault acc deaktiviert! I dont use it eanymore but i would like to use it! Do you now whats the problem! If you turn car off and start again, its working wery well untill i get fault an screnn!