Switching instrument clusters?

jonni44 · 05-09-2010, 11:23 PM

So Im a Canadian with a Canadian 07 e90. I have no idea why BMW did this but the Canadian spec speedometer only reads KM/H. This is rather annoying as I go to school in the states and also plan on moving there with the car. Im not sure if Im in the right section but Im wondering if anyone has swapped over just the speedometer circular gauge over to the US spec one which has both MPH and KM/H? Also wondering if anyone knows if the dealership will do it and how much they charge? I realize it may cost a silly amount of money to do but voiding my warranty is not an option.

What are your thoughts on the matter, any info is welcome?

JayKay335i · 05-10-2010, 12:07 AM

You can't turn your day time running lights off either.

I335 · 05-10-2010, 09:02 AM

Do a little research. You can probably do it yourself fairly easily and cheaply. There was a member here a while ago that was doing all kinds of cluster mods. Try searching around a bit...

Marcados · 01-14-2011, 12:55 PM

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E9...ument_cluster/

FoShizzle · 01-14-2011, 01:30 PM

I know what your asking. I'm pretty sure BMW doesn't sell just the gauge face by itself. Try talking to MuchMoore or JoshuaWong1989 about finding cluster parts. Actually, you may be able to find somebody that wants to swap US spec face for Euro spec. I've taken my cluster apart a few times. Its not brain surgery, but not for the faint of heart.

FoShizzle · 01-14-2011, 01:35 PM

btw you can switch out the entire cluster, but it will require coding and isn't cost effective. As far as I know, very few people are capable of doing this.

Tzu · 01-15-2011, 07:26 PM

I think there was a way to code speed onto the cluster display.

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jonni44 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 275 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chestermere, AB iTrader: (4)	Switching instrument clusters? So Im a Canadian with a Canadian 07 e90. I have no idea why BMW did this but the Canadian spec speedometer only reads KM/H. This is rather annoying as I go to school in the states and also plan on moving there with the car. Im not sure if Im in the right section but Im wondering if anyone has swapped over just the speedometer circular gauge over to the US spec one which has both MPH and KM/H? Also wondering if anyone knows if the dealership will do it and how much they charge? I realize it may cost a silly amount of money to do but voiding my warranty is not an option. What are your thoughts on the matter, any info is welcome?
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I335 Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	Do a little research. You can probably do it yourself fairly easily and cheaply. There was a member here a while ago that was doing all kinds of cluster mods. Try searching around a bit...
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Marcados Sports Package, BMW Performance Intake, Powerbox 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Sport Wagon Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Elmhurst, IL iTrader: (0)	http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E9...ument_cluster/ __________________ 328i Sports Wagon in Monaco Blue, Sports package, everything but naviagtion. BMW performance intake, BMS powerbox, currently running Michelin Alpin snow tires on Beyern 5 spoke rims.
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FoShizzle aka Mike 108 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: AW E92 335is Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LA/Ventura, CA iTrader: (11)	I know what your asking. I'm pretty sure BMW doesn't sell just the gauge face by itself. Try talking to MuchMoore or JoshuaWong1989 about finding cluster parts. Actually, you may be able to find somebody that wants to swap US spec face for Euro spec. I've taken my cluster apart a few times. Its not brain surgery, but not for the faint of heart.
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FoShizzle aka Mike 108 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: AW E92 335is Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LA/Ventura, CA iTrader: (11)	btw you can switch out the entire cluster, but it will require coding and isn't cost effective. As far as I know, very few people are capable of doing this.
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01-15-2011, 07:26 PM	#7
Tzu Lieutenant Colonel 29 Rep 1,551 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I think there was a way to code speed onto the cluster display.
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