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Abstract: How to retrofit an on-board computer system to non equipped models


Applies to: BMW 3 Series 1999-2005 - 6 cylinder models (platform: E46)

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On-board

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computer,

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retrofit

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In

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this

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article

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we

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will

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replace

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the

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standard

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(w/o

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on-board

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computer)

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directional

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stalk

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with

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an

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On-board

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computer

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stalk

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and

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then

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reprogram

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the

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instrument

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cluster

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using

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a

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factory

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scan

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tool

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to

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access

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the

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on

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board

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features.

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Please

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refer

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to

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the

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for

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appropriate

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repair

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procedures,

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including

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all

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pertinent

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warnings

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and

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cautions.

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  • remove

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  • air

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  • bag

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Warning

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Airbags

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are

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pyrotechnic

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explosive

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devices.

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Proper

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removal

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procedures

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must

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be

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followed

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when

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servicing

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these

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systems.

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Use

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car

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when

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working

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on

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vehicles

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fitted

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with

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airbags.

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  • remove steering wheel
  • remove clock spring
  • remove and replace directional stalk with part #61 31 8 363 668

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  • reinstall in reverse order
  • enter coding program funtion with GT-1 or equivalent. We will show the procedure with a GT-1.
  • Following images show each screen shots of retrofit procedure using BMW GT1 scan tool.

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  • Once complete with on-screen direction retrofit is complete.

You should now have option on instrument cluster to view

  • temperature
  • MPG
  • Time

 

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Warning
titleBefore Performing any Work

Please read Cautions and Warnings before proceeding with any work on your vehicle

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