Memory Seats Retrofit BMW e60

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Published 2022-01-28
You will see how I mount some full Electric Seats with Memory and Lumbar support on a BMW e60 LCI, for this retrofit I need to modify the electrical installation / wiring of the seats, the seats with memory will need CAN communication for the module and K-BUS and power supply (12v) for the controls on the seats the switches , unlike the semi-electric seats that only need 12v power to operate, the full electric seats simple or with memory or the comfort seats are different than the semi-electric , they have a built-in control unit that controls the seat. the controls on the seat do not communicate directly with the control unit even if they are also mounted on the seat next to the it. instead they communicate through the K-BUS network with the switch module in the car and in turn it transfers from K-BUS to CAN and transmits back to the seats.

Link for the first retrofit ! :
   • BMW e60 Interior Replacement  DAKOTA ...  

WARNING ! This is NOT a DIY , and I'm not responsible for any damage you may do trying to copy what you see in this Video.

I've been doing this for over 15 years, that's why some things may seem simple in this videos. I have a vast experience working with BMW MINI and Rolls Royce , abbreviated BMW Group , and that's why you may see things that seem impossible or very difficult to do, done easily !

I do NOT offer services! This channel is not an advertisement for a shop or something like that, it is for Educational and Entertainment Purposes, Thank You for Understanding !
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All Comments (21)
  • @hussienalshmary
    Man you are a genius this is not any car its BMW and with all this genius you chose to publish your work . THANK YOU FOR THESE SPIRIT .
  • @Hancock_nl
    You deserve a bigger audience, Ovi. Truly amazing and excellent content each and every time! I'm loving it.
  • @hochungmun
    I've been watching M539 Restorations and now I'm watching your videos too. Very informative with great work too. I have an E66, and your videos are a fantastic help and inspiration to get my tools out. I'm sure you'll have lots more subscribers and viewers. Thanks for the videos, man!
  • @dawiskid187
    Dude if you were here in the United States you wouldn’t have hand to handle the amount of work you would have you’re the definition of a master technician ..
  • @indcon
    Este o placere sa ma uit la videoclipurile tale, munca facuta ca la carte, felicitari
  • @Bouregard3
    Great video! I wish I knew all of that 2 years ago, when I installed electrical sport seats from an F48 into a E90 with previously mechanical seats :D
  • @gerbryf
    Excellent video, thank you. I added the old style lumbar bag in my brother's lci e61, I still cannot understand why BMW did not include the lumbar in the sport seat, it was allready fully electric! Anyway, later he got some fully featured conforts that were fitted, easy job, all wiring was present. I have comforts to fit in mine, also lci e61, but they need to be connected to pt-can (which is not easily accessible, might need to remove dash!). Also, they are 'very late' but 'pre lci' so some plug wiring will be a bit different but it will be done some time! All part of the fun. Keep up the good work!!
  • @MegredyPhotoStudio
    Absolut naucitor nivelul tau de cunostinte ! N-am cuvinte .. Multumesc pentru tot. De altfel, am luat un e60 foarte ieftin, pentru practica :) Imi place sa mesteresc.
  • @romflo
    Good job, I will be going from half electrical pre-lci sport seats to LCI comfort seats with heating, cooling and active seat. That will be a lot of wire pulling, also to the airbag module for the head rest. Nice to have some inspiration, keep it up!
  • @polakkevin7563
    You left me speechless. I was watching with my mouth open. Sorry. But its insane. You are doing it like a pro. Because you are a pro. Thanks for the video and all the informations.
  • @JustSuckOnMyBalls
    Great DiY video and nice thorough job. It's gonna be a lovely E60 when you're done. It's a shame it's not M57 tho ;)
  • @ast1527
    Awsome job mate! Cheers😎
  • @franciscoacevedoreinoso4758
    You saved my life, i was looking for a vídeo like this one for more than 6 months and i didnt find any information THANK YOU!!!!
  • @static2101
    I wish u was in the uk to do my car . Great job