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Re: Is OBC retrofit possible?

     
     An update on my original question which was:
     
     I have a '90 325iX without an OBC (just the clock/thermometer).
     Is it possible to retrofit an OBC on this vehicle?
     How much $$ and is it worth it (open door policy for subjectivity)?
     
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     E-mail direct reply summary: 
     
     1 wanting me to relay information if I found out how to do it.
     0 helpful.
     
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     Local dealer response (Sandia BMW, Abq., NM):
      
     Service mgr. 'thinks' that the wiring harness is different.
     Parts says the wiring harness is the same.
     Mechanic thinks harness is different. 
     Nobody is sure of anything.
     
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     BMW CCA Tech. Advisors:
     
     One thinks I need a feeder harness, and OBC control relay, as well as 
     the readout... but not sure.
     Another advisor suggested I check out a junkyard OBC equipped vehicle. 
     Good suggestion, but not practical for me. And of course he added the 
     refrain "...not sure."
     
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     Mail order used parts (Vines):
     
     "Thinks it'll just swap right out."
     
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     The Digest:
     
     I'm far behind in my reading so an answer may be waiting (my 
     apoloogies). If someone did reply to the digest, then they should have 
     responded directly to author/sender (always a good idea).
     
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     Any 'lurkers' out there able to shed some light?
     
     
     Barry Ritchey
     '90 325iX
     mbritch@domain.elided