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interesting, although if it was looking for an eject box I would think that there would be an error code? I am more inclined to think that it is something to do with the software. When I first finished my wiring but before i received my BT antenna I plugged in the TCU and the message "Activate Phone" appeared. After trying to "jimmy" up an antenna and getting no signal luck I retrofitted the TCU using Progman V32. Only since then has the message of "Please wait" shown. I wonder if when loading software in progman that I downgraded the TCU firmware or some code in the TCU?? This could be an explanation? I am going to see if I can get a newer version of the SP-Daten files for the E39 and try again. Car is not here at the moment its getting a bumper resprayed, but when its back ill note the software version details on the TCU itself and see if that holds some sort of clue? Any other ideas welcome. Tim

Help, I have retrofitted my TCU in an E39, but am getting a "Please Wait" message on the MID. Using Navcoder I can see that the TCU is coded correctly, it has the correct vin, bluetooth is enabled and other settings look good. There is still the red flashing light on the MID. However when I put in a New Zealand Sim car into the TCU (By opening it up) The red light no longer flashes. However the please wait message still remains. I removed the NZ Sim as it made no difference and the flashing red light returned. If I remove the Sony Module from inside the TCU (Modcule which the Sim car is insterted and the GSM antena is connected) the red light will stay solid. I coded the TCU with SSS Progman V32. It codes successfully and I have attempted to recode several times. HOWEVER: When I first installed the TCU it had the message Activate phone, however I would not detect the bluetoothsignal. I was advised that I should code the TCU to the car. Which I did. Ever since it has said "Please Wait". I attempted to download an use the V38 SP-Daten files for SSS Progman, however I cannot select the TCU to code so I reverted back to the V32 files to try again. I then also tred to recode using disv44, this again was successful but didnt change the please wait problem. INPA can see the TCU, I can change settings. But all I get is "Please Wait" The are no errors in memory. Part number 84 10 9129850 HELP!

Any luck mate? Ive just completed the same process and I have a "Please Wait" message as well. I have added and coded the TCU via Progman V34 and it was successful. But presently all im getting is a flashing red light on my MID and the please wait message when I press the R/T button. I can see the TCU and have the ability to change its option with NCS expert and INPA. Im going to have a bit more of a play in the next few days and will let you know how I get on.

Hey guys, Im looking for a leather interior for my 2005 E87, 5 door model. thanks in advance Tim

Just a note on this, if you have the N46 Engine that my 2004 318Ti Compact does then your connection to DME for the cruise control will be different Look at these instructions http://thegannet.bulldoghome.com/CCInstructions.pdf which includes the N46 engine. Your DME will have two connector blocks, take off the smaller one and remove the BLACK 26 pin connector from the block. You need to attach the Cruise control cable to PIN 4, there will possibly already be a Blue/white cable in pin 4, simply remove this and insert your cable. THEN WHAMMY ITS ALL WORKING! Just completed this DIY and the wife is very happy!

Just a note on this, if you have the N46 Engine that my 2004 318Ti Compact does then your connection to DME for the cruise control will be different Look at these instructions http://thegannet.bulldoghome.com/CCInstructions.pdf which includes the N46 engine. Your DME will have two connector blocks, take off the smaller one and remove the BLACK 26 pin connector from the block. You need to attach the Cruise control cable to PIN 4, there will possibly already be a Blue/white cable in pin 4, simply remove this and insert your cable. THEN WHAMMY ITS ALL WORKING! Just completed this DIY and the wife is very happy!

Looks great, I just bought the same car today and so this is very helpful. In regards to the Radio tuner i used the same timings as above but I had to hold the "Select button", then press the arrow buttons until it said JPN, then press the number 6 and it changed to OCE. Now I can listen to NZ stations. My car is a 2003 model.

Looks like some of the pics have been removed, any chance of getting them back up? Im about to commence this today so will see how I go. I am hoping that is prewired. Tim