E36 - On Board Computer... into E46?

["Charles Valade" <valadec@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

What about installing an E36 computer into an E46. The E46 one is really
basic while the E36 had enough buttons to keep me entertained for hours!
Would it be possible to install on in an E46 which does not have the E46
computer?

cv
'00 323i

> Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 11:29:46 -0500
> From: "Fadeev, Alex" <alex.fadeev@domain.elided>
> Subject: RE: E36 - On Board Computer
>
> Fernando C. Lebron [mailto:lebron@domain.elided] wrote:
> >
> > I just purchased a '95 325i (E36) with almost all the options
> > I wanted. The only thing missing from my list is an On Board
> > Computer.
>
> Congratulations on the new toy!
>
> > Is it possible to install an OBC on an E36 if not installed
> > at the factory?
>
> yes.
>
> > What would it happen if you remove the existing clock/information
> > display and replace it with an OBC? (Same connectors?)
>
> If it's anything like E30 retrofit, you might have to replace the
cable that
> goes between the OBC and the instrument cluster. This is all part of a
> retrofit. Mini-OBC box has fewer pins and a different connector.
>
> > Are there extra sensors required (fuel flow?) etc. required?
>
> AFAIK, no.
>
> > Have someone else already done this or looked into it?
>
> yes, I seam to remember John Firestone has done just that a few years
ago.
> If you search old BMW Digest archives, you might find his account of
the
> project. If you can't find anything, consider contacting John
directly.
>
> good luck,
> alex f
>
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