BMW E82 Coupe Cruise Control Retrofit

[Jacqueslr]

Hi there, My fiance drives a 2012 120d E82 Coupe and I would like to retrofit cruise control for a December drive to Cape Town. Anybody know where I can do this and how much it would cost - except trying it the DIY way? :smilebounce:

 

[///Avi]

Even my ex 320i came with cruise control, I thought that it was a standard feature. Unfortunately I won't be able to assist but hopefully someone else can.

 

[Jacqueslr]

Even my ex 320i came with cruise control, I thought that it was a standard feature. Unfortunately I won't be able to assist but hopefully someone else can.

I know - crazy to say the least and it seems that many of the coupe's
did not have this standard installed... thanks in any case

 

[golfer23]

have a look here. might help.
babybmw.net

 

[Jacqueslr]

have a look here. might help.
babybmw.net

Thanks! Will check this out.

 

[MikeR]

:thumbs: we must talk - I have got two [stalks] (1 for each on my e82's) that I have been meaning to install also, Ive been lazy - must get my ass into gear and do it.

 

[Jacqueslr]

:thumbs: we must talk - I have got two [stalks] (1 for each on my e82's) that I have been meaning to install also, Ive been lazy - must get my ass into gear and do it.

I still need to find a cruise control stalk. Any ideas? I am in Joburg area...

 

[MikeR]

:thumbs: we must talk - I have got two [stalks] (1 for each on my e82's) that I have been meaning to install also, Ive been lazy - must get my ass into gear and do it.

I still need to find a cruise control stalk. Any ideas? I am in Joburg area...

Ok let me get back to you - I will contact someone.

 

[Dewald Basson]

Me tree, the wife's e82 is cruise-control-less. Let me know what you guys get up too.

Can't you buy the stalk from BMW?

:ty:

 

[Jacqueslr]

:thumbs: we must talk - I have got two [stalks] (1 for each on my e82's) that I have been meaning to install also, Ive been lazy - must get my ass into gear and do it.

I still need to find a cruise control stalk. Any ideas? I am in Joburg area...

Ok let me get back to you - I will contact someone.

Thanks!

 

[NtandoN]

Please post outcomes when you get this done. My wife's e88 is specced to the T but does not have cruise control :dunnoanymore:

 

[CA_130]

I've done this to my e81,

You'll need to change the clockspring for the cruise control unit, lower steering column trim, have the new (other) steering angle sensor calibrated to the car, and the Vehicle order changed (cruise control feature added).

All in all not too complex, but you will need software for it to work properly, as the car can throw a variety of error codes, in my case, the DTC stopped working until I coded and calibrated the car, as it didn't know where the front wheels were pointed, and the clockspring had a different 01xxx number

The replacement clockspring is about R6500 from BMW IIRC, and about R4000 secondhand.

If your car has auto wipers it will cost a little more for the unit with the same stalk.

 

[CA_130]

I've done this to my e81,

You'll need to change the clockspring for the cruise control unit, lower steering column trim, have the new (other) steering angle sensor calibrated to the car, and the Vehicle order changed (cruise control feature added).

All in all not too complex, but you will need software for it to work properly, as the car can throw a variety of error codes, in my case, the DTC stopped working until I coded and calibrated the car, as it didn't know where the front wheels were pointed, and the clockspring had a different 01xxx number

The replacement clockspring is about R6500 from BMW IIRC, and about R4000 secondhand.

If your car has auto wipers it will cost a little more for the unit with the same stalk.

Almost forgot,

you'll need to disconnect the battery, and remove the airbag first. steering column trim comes apart with with some finger persuasion.

have you decided to do it ?

 

[williambradleyn]

any feed back on this thread ???

 

[CA_130]

added it to my build thread some time ago for reference, for anyone wanting to do it in future.

https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=90009

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added it to my build thread some time ago for reference, for anyone wanting to do it in future.

https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=90009

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added it to my build thread some time ago for reference, for anyone wanting to do it in future.

E81 130i build/show thread

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added it to my build thread some time ago for reference, for anyone wanting to do it in future.

E81 130i build/show thread

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added it to my build thread some time ago for reference, for anyone wanting to do it in future.

E81 130i build/show thread

 

[CA_130]

Another Glitch in the Matrix

 

[Captain_Stealth]

Alot of E9o parts are compatible.

So look into that