Retro-fitting CC on prefacelift

[Sean d]

Guys after my long drive to Scotland I have decided that cruise control is a must on the 2.8, I know its not quite as simple as facelift but after a chat with Jim it appears quite straight forward,
Just checking on here to see exactly what I need,
Interface
switch (stalk)
Actuator
Bowden cable,
I can't find it on real OEM so need part numbers

 

[NZ00Z3]

The cruise control is found under the "Distance Systems" icon in RealOEM

 

[Sean d]

The cruise control is found under the "Distance Systems" icon in RealOEM

Thanks Murray, looks like it needs a lot more then I thought, wonder if any of it will be in place

 

[petecossie]

I've fitted the list of parts below which I got from a contributor from Z3 M Coupe a few years back. I haven't got it fully working as yet, a mate is going to check it out for me to see it code reader shows any faults.

Z3 MC Cruise control – Parts required (also for older engined Z3 models 1996-1999

1. Cruise control actuator PN 65718369027 - fit from E39, E38 NOT FIT from E36!!!:

2. Cruise control switch PN 61318360926 - fit from E36, E31 i Z3 - the best with 6 pin terminal

3. Control unit f cruise control PN 65711387625 - fit from E31, E32, E34, E36 i Z3 - silver metal, NOT black plastic (bmwmini – new price £346, FAB Motors –£40)

4. Clutch switch PN 61318360421 - OEM it is very expensive, I got one off eBay.

5. Bowden cable for cruise control PN 65712228746 (bmwmini)

6. Bearing accelerator Bowden cable PN13541747519 (bmwmini)

I have a detailed write up with photos which I got from the origin post on the forum if it helps.

 

[NZ00Z3]

Its not as bad as it looks on the diagram. Many of the parts shown on the diagram have no part number and are not needed.

I would look for a donor car in the wreakers and get all the parts at once. Compare the parts list with the E36 and see whats common. A quick look shows that the main items are common with the E36 platform.

 

[chrisjw]

I fitted to my M earlier in the year and sourced all the bits from eBay other than the bowden cable (main agent). It took a couple of hours to fit including cutting out for the control stalk.