Thread: SE to HSE

Originally Posted by Striker

All manual, cloth seats, unfortunately

Changing the BECM isn't just a matter of unplugging one, then plugging the other in?

--Striker.

Changing the BECM is not hard but the question is does the SE have all the necessary wiring to enable the extra functions

Steve

Originally Posted by TheTree

Changing the BECM is not hard but the question is does the SE have all the necessary wiring to enable the extra functions

Steve

If the SE and the HSE use the same wiring loom, there wouldn't be any issues at all. Any ideas on whether or not they do?

--Striker.

Manual seats & cloth trim? Sounds like a base 4.0 or 'S'.


I wonder if it was a 'special order'?

Originally Posted by Scouse

Manual seats & cloth trim? Sounds like a base 4.0 or 'S'.
I wonder if it was a 'special order'?

I have no idea. On the rear it says "4.0" and "SE".

--Striker.

Subwoofers are tucked below the shelf, rear left corner of the boot. Above the 6-changer CD player (which you may not have as well).

Its not just a matter of plug and play wrt to the BeCM. It will need reprogramming so it talks to your engine ECU. There is also issues ensuring the immobiliser and the keys work. The new BeCM will dictate what mileage shows up on your dash readout also.


There may be a way of swapping just the power board (the upper one) and reprogramming the logic board - to gain further functionality. Does your BeCM have a H or an L next to the part number?


If you're that desperate for the bells and whistles, I'd be starting off with a HSE.

Originally Posted by davidsonsm

Its not just a matter of plug and play wrt to the BeCM. It will need reprogramming so it talks to your engine ECU. There is also issues ensuring the immobiliser and the keys work. The new BeCM will dictate what mileage shows up on your dash readout also.


There may be a way of swapping just the power board (the upper one) and reprogramming the logic board - to gain further functionality. Does your BeCM have a H or an L next to the part number?


If you're that desperate for the bells and whistles, I'd be starting off with a HSE.

I wouldn't own a HSE, I'd never own a car with a sunroof.
I do like bells and whistles, though, and if it's a simple matter of swapping in some switches, a BECM, an plugging some things in, I'll jump in with both feet.

Unfortunately, this is sounding somewhat difficult.

--Striker.

Striker


It might be cheaper (and easier) to simply buy the HSE and seal off the sunroof?
Personally I like the sunroof, ironically the main time it is open is at night, so I guess it's more like a moonroof than a sunroof


Gary