PDC Retro-fit ?

[NOVAblue740iL]

HAs anyone performed a PDC Retro-fit? how much do dealers usually charge for this?

[Terry Kennedy]

Originally posted by NOVAblue740iL
HAs anyone performed a PDC Retro-fit? how much do dealers usually charge for this? Well, I looked it up in the EBA. The front+rear retrofit kit (66 20 0 000 790) says the average install time is 5.5 hours labor. The rear-only version (... 769) is 2.75 hours labor. I've put the installation isntructions for the full front+rear kit here (http://www.tmk.com/transient/66200000790.pdf) in case you want to see what is involved. It requires dealer coding, so you'll have some dealer time even if you do it yourself. It seems like a lot of work - take a look at what is listed in "2.1 - preliminary work".

[NOVAblue740iL]

hey thanks alot! hmm deff not a DIY job. hmm if its 2.5 hours and @ 80~100 / hour prob. 300 dollars to install.

[Tyrone]

It will take much longer than that if you have not done it before, but it's not a difficult DIY--merely tedious. Plan on the dealer taking quite a bit longer as well, as they don't usually do these retrofits. It will take the better part of a day to complete the front and rear installation since both bumpers and lots of interior trim must come off. I think the kit is $700, plus another $170 for a new center console switch module. Although the directions do specify coding, the system worked right off the bat after installing it on my friend's 2001 740iL. It's probably still a good idea to have it coded.

[JT///M3]

Well, I looked it up in the EBA. The front+rear retrofit kit (66 20 0 000 790) says the average install time is 5.5 hours labor. The rear-only version (... 769) is 2.75 hours labor. I've put the installation isntructions for the full front+rear kit here (http://www.tmk.com/transient/66200000790.pdf) in case you want to see what is involved. It requires dealer coding, so you'll have some dealer time even if you do it yourself. It seems like a lot of work - take a look at what is listed in "2.1 - preliminary work".

OMG, you are a savior! I was looking all over for these directions! Stupid stealer didn't print them out for me.

Going to attempt to install it today. But, I didn't get the switch or the console included. I wonder if I even need it. I can't imagine needing to turn it off when backing up. Thats why I'm putting it in after the fact...lol

[Din]

OMG, you are a savior! I was looking all over for these directions! Stupid stealer didn't print them out for me.

Going to attempt to install it today. But, I didn't get the switch or the console included. I wonder if I even need it. I can't imagine needing to turn it off when backing up. Thats why I'm putting it in after the fact...lol

sittin in a car wash after u put the car in gear will make the sensors go off liek crazy.

[JT///M3]

are the center console and switches one big unit or are they individual switches?

[Din]

its just one button thats not even big. well the one that came in my car is.

[r-dunn]

I need to update my 745Li CPT 8000 to Blue Tooth Technology and my dealer is asking a small fortune. Any help out there? Thanks, RCD.