n55 procede install

CPWINCH · 05-28-2011, 05:53 PM

I got my procede today and been trying to install it for the past 2 and half hours, an hour and a half of that trying to get the fuel pressure sensor connector out. Is there anybody in the san fernando valley that can do the install for me. Its bullshit how vishnu says its an easy install. Please let me know im carless

OpenFlash · 05-28-2011, 06:03 PM

Sometimes the factory connectors can be sticky the first time you unplug it. There's really no trick to unplugging it. Might take some gentle wiggling up and down to unseat it. There really isn't anything difficult about the install if you just take your time and be patient. Just make sure you are pressing the release tab on the connector when you pull it out.

shockin330i · 05-28-2011, 06:04 PM

I paid a dude 10 bucks at a local shop to do it for me lol

CPWINCH · 05-28-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shockin330i

I paid a dude 10 bucks at a local shop to do it for me lol

i cant get my car started because its all taken apart. my hand is bloody and bruised and have a terrible sunburn

CPWINCH · 05-28-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

Sometimes the factory connectors can be sticky the first time you unplug it. There's really no trick to unplugging it. Might take some gentle wiggling up and down to unseat it. There really isn't anything difficult about the install if you just take your time and be patient. Just make sure you are pressing the release tab on the connector when you pull it out.

been doing that for 2 hours

shockin330i · 05-28-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CPWINCH

i cant get my car started because its all taken apart. my hand is bloody and bruised and have a terrible sunburn

Yeah i cut the shit out of myself with the damn plastic

OpenFlash · 05-28-2011, 06:10 PM

Step away from the car. And have someone else do it for you.

CPWINCH · 05-28-2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

Step away from the car. And have someone else do it for you.

do u know of anyone who could in the san fernando valley

OpenFlash · 05-28-2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPWINCH

do u know of anyone who could in the san fernando valley

Just post up your regional forum and you will find someone. Plenty people in the socal area running procedes in their n55s.

CPWINCH · 05-28-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

Just post up your regional forum and you will find someone. Plenty people in the socal area running procedes in their n55s.

thanks

grandmoff · 05-28-2011, 06:32 PM

Based upon my install, this is something best done with someone who has experience. And even then it takes considerable patience.

The fuel connector wasn't that bad for me (did that one on my own), but seems to be notoriously challenging compared to some of the other connectors. If you managed the crank sensor this shouldn't be too bad, just keep at it. It took me about 3 hours with help the first time we did it (the entire install minus fuel).

I had gotten a quote for $300 that I balked at to install it, not that bad in hindsight. But I am glad I did it so now I know how to do it all myself.

The fuel sensor wasn't that bad for me, just spend some time looking at the connector that will replace it... and also I think it ended up facing a different direction that I had initially thought... so make sure you are triggering the release.

My hands took a week to heal after my bout with the PROcede

But I didn't think about it much once I was behind the wheel.

Good luck.

Shiv, a video of the N55 install would be HUGE (assuming you haven't posted once in the past few months). We found the guide with photos to be solid, but I think the video would add a lot more perspective.

CPWINCH · 05-28-2011, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandmoff

Based upon my install, this is something best done with someone who has experience. And even then it takes considerable patience.

The fuel connector wasn't that bad for me (did that one on my own), but seems to be notoriously challenging compared to some of the other connectors. If you managed the crank sensor this shouldn't be too bad, just keep at it. It took me about 3 hours with help the first time we did it (the entire install minus fuel).

I had gotten a quote for $300 that I balked at to install it, not that bad in hindsight. But I am glad I did it so now I know how to do it all myself.

The fuel sensor wasn't that bad for me, just spend some time looking at the connector that will replace it... and also I think it ended up facing a different direction that I had initially thought... so make sure you are triggering the release.

My hands took a week to heal after my bout with the PROcede

But I didn't think about it much once I was behind the wheel.

Good luck.

Shiv, a video of the N55 install would be HUGE (assuming you haven't posted once in the past few months). We found the guide with photos to be solid, but I think the video would add a lot more perspective.

i found the instructions to be a little confusing even tho i got a hang of it. i think a video would be perfect

Pepe_pr · 05-28-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

Step away from the car. And have someone else do it for you.

Lol the best quote of the day!

Keik E92 M3 · 05-28-2011, 10:50 PM

Install was easy, only difficulty is the fuel connector. Give it time be patient.

CPWINCH · 05-29-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pepe_pr

Lol the best quote of the day!

not that funny

Quote:

Originally Posted by keikdasneak

Install was easy, only difficulty is the fuel connector. Give it time be patient.

do u have anytips for the fuel connecter, ive had 4 people try to get it out with no luck

TreDirtyFive · 05-29-2011, 02:53 PM

Where are you in LA.. Im in pasadena and mivht be able to take a look

FrankiE90 · 05-29-2011, 03:28 PM

he's in the san fernando valley, tre.

CPWINCH i'm just see'n this thread. -
if u haven't got it on yet give me a pm.

that last connector can be a real biatch.
u got to tai chi finger pinch that chit.
with ur left hand.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 05-29-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankiE90

he's in the san fernando valley, tre.

CPWINCH i'm just see'n this thread. -
if u haven't got it on yet give me a pm.

that last connector can be a real biatch.
u got to tai chi finger pinch that chit.
with ur left hand.

Frankie is at +intermediate/expert level.
Installed my chit in no time!

Juiced46 · 05-29-2011, 08:34 PM

I can't believe people are having such trouble with this. Its relatively simple. Maybe its easier to me since I am a mechanic. Tip on the fuel connector. Push it toward the rail, while pushing down the release tab, then pull backwards on it.

FrankiE90 · 05-29-2011, 10:39 PM

i drove over there to help him out.
I can see how it's tough 1st time around.

he's run'n the procede and a
happy camper now.

the real problem was when
he pull'd the battery and closed the trunk...
no rear seat pull down.

good thing he had jumper cables.

Keik E92 M3 · 05-29-2011, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

i drove over there to help him out.
I can see how it's tough 1st time around.

he's run'n the procede and a
happy camper now.

the real problem was when
he pull'd the battery and closed the trunk...
no rear seat pull down.

good thing he had jumper cables.

AHHAHAH i did that before!! With no back seat pull down too!

CPWINCH · 05-30-2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

i drove over there to help him out.
I can see how it's tough 1st time around.

he's run'n the procede and a
happy camper now.

the real problem was when
he pull'd the battery and closed the trunk...
no rear seat pull down.

good thing he had jumper cables.

yes, franks the man and was a great help.

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