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    Posted: 21-February-2008 at 23:40
Hi all

new to this forum.  Have a 95 E34 540i auto, for the last couple of months i've been getting false warning messages from the on-dash display, tail light, dip beam etc, although the lights are perfect.

Research tells me that the issue is a well known fault in a unit called the LKM, and that it can be repaired if you're handy with a soldering iron (i'm not) or replaced with a new / reconditioned unit.

Was wondering if anyone here knows where i can lay my hands on a new one ?

Or anybody know someone within shouting distance of Longford in Ireland who can fix mine ?

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Post Options Post Options   Quote NOISUFNOC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22-February-2008 at 08:04
Id have a look at the fusible link under the back seat first, and or, the wires in the boot where they go round the hinge are a favourite for snapping inside their insulation,  
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Post Options Post Options   Quote kbannon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22-February-2008 at 08:49
Hi xda - welcome to the forum. (I'm half Longford-ish!)
Anyhow, failing John's suggestion, you could get one from Traynors
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Post Options Post Options   Quote PaulS Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22-February-2008 at 09:13

XDA,

I've got an LKM module if you need one, however I would have thought you would need another Check Control Module (CCM) rather than the LKM. I've also got a 100% working CCM here as well, but it came out of an early car (e34 525 1990). Let me know if interested

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Post Options Post Options   Quote xda2 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22-February-2008 at 10:34

Hi lads, thanks for the suggestions, i'll check out the Fusible link and wires in the boot this evening and take if from there.

Paul, thanks for the offer, if i need those parts i'll get back to you.

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John



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Post Options Post Options   Quote PaulS Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22-February-2008 at 11:48

No probs John,

They're here if needed, I may also have a later CCM in the garage, will have a look

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Post Options Post Options   Quote 540 V8 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22-February-2008 at 21:23
Originally posted by e34silver530i e34silver530i wrote:

No probs John,

They're here if needed, I may also have a later CCM in the garage, will have a look

Paul

Do you have a sideline we should know about Paul?

WELCOME to the forum John, may your stay be long and prosperous!

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Originally posted by 540 V8 540 V8 wrote:

Originally posted by e34silver530i e34silver530i wrote:

No probs John,

They're here if needed, I may also have a later CCM in the garage, will have a look

Paul

Do you have a sideline we should know about Paul?

WELCOME to the forum John, may your stay be long and prosperous!

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Nope  Just bits I've managed to acquire to try and sort out my broken angel eyes on the previous car. They didn't cure the problems but worked so I kept them back!  

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I have the same issue that you reported in Feb with the random light warnings - I've got a 94 E34 540  -did you manage to fix it with a new LKM ? - Appreciate any feedback greatly appreciated
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Originally posted by manga22 manga22 wrote:

I have the same issue that you reported in Feb with the random light warnings - I've got a 94 E34 540  -did you manage to fix it with a new LKM ? - Appreciate any feedback greatly appreciated

Do you fancy meeting up at Duxford for our meet on sunday - I could always bring down my spare LKM unit and CCM module. The details are in the East Anglia Area of the forum

Nice to see another e34 540 owner fairly close by!! Welcome to the forum

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