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GaryM · Feb 23rd, 2003, 05:58 PM

Please find attached a zipped PDF detailing the retrofit of the on-board trip computer. I know we have a PDF in the OEM Fitting group but this one is easier to install and offers a cheap alternative. Cost me under £10 to fit! That compares to £100 that BMW want.

MINIAC perhaps you would be good enough to post this pdf in the DIY group. I'm not sure what others think but for some of the guides PDFs might be a nice format, easy to print and use.

MINIAC · Feb 23rd, 2003, 06:33 PM

Unfortunately, I don't have the software to unzip the file. Can anyone provide access to the actual PDF?

GaryM · Feb 23rd, 2003, 06:43 PM

MINIAC and others, let me know if you have problems with the ZIP. I used the embbeded ZIP function in XP to create this, not the more traditional WINZIP utilities. I can download and extract the PDF just fine.

MINIAC if you want I can email you the PDF directly just PM me with your address if you'd like that.

snoopy · Feb 23rd, 2003, 08:36 PM

Garym, excellent work. A quick question who is CRC?

GadgetGav · Feb 24th, 2003, 01:28 AM

Works for me and I'm on a Mac running OS X.
Who says Mac and PCs can't get on... after all, XP is the most Mac-like Wintel OS yet..!!

(joke - no flames please!)

mikeythemini · Feb 24th, 2003, 12:29 PM

im on 98, won't work for me

GaryM · Feb 24th, 2003, 12:39 PM

Sorry folks, I would have posted the PDF direct but... This is only zipped up and works fine all you need is to unzip the file using WINZIP

Paul · Feb 24th, 2003, 12:52 PM

Thanks, I will chat with MINIAC and we will get this on the FAQ and DIY list, I will then also host the PDF un-zipped.

Paul

GaryM · Feb 24th, 2003, 01:03 PM

Cheers Paul. I'm already working on the update, providing more info to cover the PM'd questions I have got so far.

monsta · Feb 24th, 2003, 05:56 PM

You truly are a genius GaryM!

Mines going in tomorrow, can it be reprogrammed before the switch is installed? How do you reckon the warranty stands on this?

GaryM · Feb 24th, 2003, 07:46 PM

Yep, I would suggest that you print off theofficial PDF and show them page EN/12. This details the code change. Should'nt take them long either.

Although you won't be able to test the switch, as you don't have it yet, check that any configurable options you might have have had programed still work. I lost my comfort opening and courtesey headlamp delay.

As is always the case with these things I would say that you have invalidated the warrenty should any damage be found to be caused by what you have done. E.g. If you bust the speedo during the fit or knacker the electronics then don't go crying to BMW. Having said that it is a fairly safe install if you are competent.

ADO15 · Feb 25th, 2003, 11:54 AM

Anyone know how much a new light-stalk/swithc with the computer button would cost?

GaryM · Feb 25th, 2003, 02:33 PM

I seem to recall from previous threads somewhere in the region of £50, try searching on retrofit OBC.

Weeber · Feb 27th, 2003, 03:05 AM

If you have the MFSW, this would be a good function for the button that has no function in the middle left side position on the back of the wheel.

monsta · Mar 17th, 2003, 02:50 AM

I didn't fancy having the after market button so I decided to just order the replacement arm with the OBC switch on it. Using a combination of the two sets of instructions I have finished installing the OBC at a cost of £61.28 + VAT. Hopefully my dealer will be willing to update the software FOC when I go in this week.

Thanks to GaryM & BMW for saving me some cash

Stalk part no: 61 31 1 484 333

monsta · Mar 29th, 2003, 03:19 AM

My dealer charged my £11.20 to update the software!!!

Tight gits!

GaryM · Mar 29th, 2003, 04:44 AM

Would have been nice for free especially after you got the switch from them but even so 11 quid ain't bad for the work just a shame that the £100 option came in at £83.20 via this route.

Looks like the aftermarket switch is the only way to make this mod cost effective. This cost me a fiver and it looks like I was very lucky with my dealer.

However, I'm glad it is all working.

Gary

monsta · Mar 29th, 2003, 04:54 AM

The way I look at it, the mod was cheaper than retro fitting it properly, plus I already have switches on the panel near the handbrake!

Happy with the OBC except it's making my right foot a bit lighter on the gas pedal cos I don't like seeing an average mpg below 30!

GaryM · Mar 29th, 2003, 05:47 AM

Yeh,

I did not like seen the MPG either but it has not made my foot any lighter. I'm currently in the process of monitoring the accuracy of the guage at the moment. When I get the figure I'll let you know.

GaryM · Apr 1st, 2003, 04:20 PM

Drum roll please...

And the figures are, for the tank fills that I have monitored:

Trip computer reading Actual MPG
27.9 29.5
28.5 30.2
27.9 29.9

So far it looks as though the trip computer is 2 MPG out.

Feb 23rd, 2003, 05:58 PM	#1
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 371 Offline	DIY: How to retro fit the onboard computer Please find attached a zipped PDF detailing the retrofit of the on-board trip computer. I know we have a PDF in the OEM Fitting group but this one is easier to install and offers a cheap alternative. Cost me under £10 to fit! That compares to £100 that BMW want. MINIAC perhaps you would be good enough to post this pdf in the DIY group. I'm not sure what others think but for some of the guides PDFs might be a nice format, easy to print and use.

Feb 24th, 2003, 01:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
GadgetGav gadgetmeister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: This Old House Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 6,129 Offline	Works for me and I'm on a Mac running OS X. Who says Mac and PCs can't get on... after all, XP is the most Mac-like Wintel OS yet..!! (joke - no flames please!) Quis custodiet ipsos custodes

Feb 24th, 2003, 12:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 05:55 AM Posts: 9,491 Offline	im on 98, won't work for me Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Feb 24th, 2003, 12:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 05:55 AM Posts: 40,565 Offline	Thanks, I will chat with MINIAC and we will get this on the FAQ and DIY list, I will then also host the PDF un-zipped. Paul Trained Monkeys

Feb 24th, 2003, 05:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	You truly are a genius GaryM! Mines going in tomorrow, can it be reprogrammed before the switch is installed? How do you reckon the warranty stands on this? the MINI has gone...

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Feb 23rd, 2003, 06:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 09:55 PM Posts: 8,692 Offline	Unfortunately, I don't have the software to unzip the file. Can anyone provide access to the actual PDF?

Feb 23rd, 2003, 06:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 371 Offline	MINIAC and others, let me know if you have problems with the ZIP. I used the embbeded ZIP function in XP to create this, not the more traditional WINZIP utilities. I can download and extract the PDF just fine. MINIAC if you want I can email you the PDF directly just PM me with your address if you'd like that.

Feb 23rd, 2003, 08:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
snoopy MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: au Local Time: 03:55 PM Posts: 1,149 Offline	Garym, excellent work. A quick question who is CRC?

Feb 24th, 2003, 12:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 371 Offline	Sorry folks, I would have posted the PDF direct but... This is only zipped up and works fine all you need is to unzip the file using WINZIP

Feb 24th, 2003, 01:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 371 Offline	Cheers Paul. I'm already working on the update, providing more info to cover the PM'd questions I have got so far.

Feb 24th, 2003, 07:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 371 Offline	Yep, I would suggest that you print off theofficial PDF and show them page EN/12. This details the code change. Should'nt take them long either. Although you won't be able to test the switch, as you don't have it yet, check that any configurable options you might have have had programed still work. I lost my comfort opening and courtesey headlamp delay. As is always the case with these things I would say that you have invalidated the warrenty should any damage be found to be caused by what you have done. E.g. If you bust the speedo during the fit or knacker the electronics then don't go crying to BMW. Having said that it is a fairly safe install if you are competent.

Feb 25th, 2003, 11:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
ADO15 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 05:55 AM Posts: 232 Offline	Anyone know how much a new light-stalk/swithc with the computer button would cost? "Life begins @ 7,000 rpm's"

Feb 25th, 2003, 02:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 371 Offline	I seem to recall from previous threads somewhere in the region of £50, try searching on retrofit OBC.

Feb 27th, 2003, 03:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
Weeber MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nanaimo BC Canada Local Time: 09:55 PM Posts: 31 Offline	If you have the MFSW, this would be a good function for the button that has no function in the middle left side position on the back of the wheel. MCS DrkSlvr/Blk lapis

Mar 17th, 2003, 02:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	I didn't fancy having the after market button so I decided to just order the replacement arm with the OBC switch on it. Using a combination of the two sets of instructions I have finished installing the OBC at a cost of £61.28 + VAT. Hopefully my dealer will be willing to update the software FOC when I go in this week. Thanks to GaryM & BMW for saving me some cash Stalk part no: 61 31 1 484 333 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by monsta : Mar 19th, 2003 at 02:28 AM.

Mar 29th, 2003, 03:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	My dealer charged my £11.20 to update the software!!! Tight gits! the MINI has gone...

Mar 29th, 2003, 04:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 371 Offline	Would have been nice for free especially after you got the switch from them but even so 11 quid ain't bad for the work just a shame that the £100 option came in at £83.20 via this route. Looks like the aftermarket switch is the only way to make this mod cost effective. This cost me a fiver and it looks like I was very lucky with my dealer. However, I'm glad it is all working. Gary

Mar 29th, 2003, 04:54 AM	#18 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	The way I look at it, the mod was cheaper than retro fitting it properly, plus I already have switches on the panel near the handbrake! Happy with the OBC except it's making my right foot a bit lighter on the gas pedal cos I don't like seeing an average mpg below 30! the MINI has gone...

Mar 29th, 2003, 05:47 AM	#19 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 371 Offline	Yeh, I did not like seen the MPG either but it has not made my foot any lighter. I'm currently in the process of monitoring the accuracy of the guage at the moment. When I get the figure I'll let you know.

Apr 1st, 2003, 04:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 371 Offline	Drum roll please... And the figures are, for the tank fills that I have monitored: Trip computer reading Actual MPG 27.9 29.5 28.5 30.2 27.9 29.9 So far it looks as though the trip computer is 2 MPG out.

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