LKM removal

[Ted K]

I experienced the low beams not working on the e34. I checked out the E34 net on the LKM and re-soldering the relay joints. It does not say how the LKM comes out. I do not see any screws or clips. Does it just come out with a firm pull on it?

[DaveVoorhis]

Does it just come out with a firm pull on it?

Yes.

[Ted K]

Thanks Dave, I did not want to break anything. Have you done this fix?

[DaveVoorhis]

Thanks Dave, I did not want to break anything. Have you done this fix?

Yes.

See http://shark.armchair.mb.ca/~dave/525i April 30, 2005.

[Ted K]

Thanks Dave. What is the first picture with all the solder in the middle of the board?t

[DaveVoorhis]

Thanks Dave. What is the first picture with all the solder in the middle of the board?t

That's the LKM with the black cover removed. It looks like the middle of the board is full of solder, but as I recall, it isn't. I don't remember what it is. Hold on a sec'...

It's green epoxy. I know that because I just went out to the car, pulled out the LKM, brought it in and opened it.

[Lennyz525i]

That was a fun and interesting story about restoring an e34

[Ted K]

That's the LKM with the black cover removed. It looks like the middle of the board is full of solder, but as I recall, it isn't. I don't remember what it is. Hold on a sec'...

It's green epoxy. I know that because I just went out to the car, pulled out the LKM, brought it in and opened it.
Yes that is what was on mine. thanks for the info.

[Kulasstar]

ok i have the same problem.
i spent the better part of 5 mins looking for the LKM. (im a busy man)
but anyway can someone tell me where it is?

[Dave M]

go here (http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/maintenance/electrical/LKM.htm) for a pic of location and fixit help.

In my M50 clad 91 525im, the LKM is in a black box behind the drivers side strut tower. Can't miss it ;)

Dave M