Has anyone successfully changed the dash color? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

mashimarho · 09-09-2010, 12:53 PM

I was thinking about changing the dash, gauge, interior light color if possible. Has anyone heard or done it before? If so, how hard is it?

Thanks

Chew · 09-09-2010, 01:42 PM

This guy did it... doesn't go into detailed specifics, but doesn't sound like a simple backdrop change.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...362673&page=12

Noxious_ · 09-09-2010, 03:58 PM

Ive heard its really hard and not worth it.

Plus if you mention that on this forum you get a load of people telling you that you should just get a civic.

LuvMyRide · 09-09-2010, 04:25 PM

Yes. I have.

moto_noob · 09-09-2010, 05:08 PM

I did it. Wasn't hard at all.

mashimarho · 09-10-2010, 09:48 AM

well....?? pictures? suggestions?

moto_noob · 09-11-2010, 08:11 AM

done this just a few days ago. you'll need 12 smd leds, size 3528.

cn555ic · 09-11-2010, 08:44 AM

Me 2

cn555ic · 09-11-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noxious_

Ive heard its really hard and not worth it.

Plus if you mention that on this forum you get a load of people telling you that you should just get a civic.

I dont think so.

dragazn · 09-11-2010, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moto_noob

done this just a few days ago. you'll need 12 smd leds, size 3528.

how goes the install, any DIY????

moto_noob · 09-11-2010, 09:52 AM

1.) remove dash by unscrewing 2 torx screws at the top of the dash
- move the steering wheel down as much as possible, then you'll be able to squeeze the dash out, no need to remove steering wheel
2.) unplug the dash harness located at the back of the dash
3.) there are 4 torx screws holding the dash together, next unclip the dash apart.
4.) use a flat head screwdriver, or something flat, to pry the needles out.remember to put like a playing card/paper between the needle and dash so you won't scratch it
5.) pull the dash apart.
6.) on the backside of the circuit board, around the needle pins, are the smd leds. there are 4 located around each large needle, and 2 around each small needle.
7.) unsolder the leds, remember to write down the direction of the smd, or you can just do it one at a time
8.)put the dash back together, but not the big window face. plug it back into your car
9.) (this is to get the needles back into the right position) do the 2.00 KI test, by press and hold the odometer reset button, then plugging in the key, and then press the odometer button til you get to 2.00 KI test. do the test. this will move the needles, after test is done, move the needles into proper position. do ki test again to see if the needles are moving correctly.
10. now put the face back on, then put dash back into car

jesdan14 · 09-11-2010, 10:42 PM

where did u get the leds from?

dirtyylicous · 09-11-2010, 10:54 PM

I love the way this looks. I thought it would look weird with the rest of the orange but surprisingly it looks great! I was just wondering if anyone did all the lights in white. Just curious to see how itd look

spdy330 · 09-12-2010, 12:54 AM

That does look good and would look better if everything else matched.

moto_noob · 09-12-2010, 12:50 PM

just ordered some smd leds off ebay. gonna change them out though, going to try to find ones a bit brighter

g_rant · 09-12-2010, 05:43 PM

any where else to get the LED lights?

doggiedog · 09-12-2010, 11:43 PM

Does the cruise control light shine through the white light or does it get washed out?

moto_noob · 09-13-2010, 12:22 AM

Cruise control still shows

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09-09-2010, 01:42 PM	#2
Chew New Member Drives: 2007 328i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	This guy did it... doesn't go into detailed specifics, but doesn't sound like a simple backdrop change. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...362673&page=12

09-09-2010, 03:58 PM	#3
Noxious_ Banned Drives: 08 E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 315 iTrader: (4)	Ive heard its really hard and not worth it. Plus if you mention that on this forum you get a load of people telling you that you should just get a civic.

09-09-2010, 04:25 PM	#4
LuvMyRide Banned Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Planet Posts: 1,842 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 E90 Xi [0.00]	Yes. I have.

09-09-2010, 05:08 PM	#5
moto_noob Private First Class Drives: '06 e90 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 149 iTrader: (1)	I did it. Wasn't hard at all.

09-10-2010, 09:48 AM	#6
mashimarho Boss Drives: e92 LCI 335i xDrive™ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, michigan Posts: 5,818 iTrader: (27) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i xDrive [5.00]	well....?? pictures? suggestions?

09-11-2010, 08:11 AM	#7
moto_noob Private First Class Drives: '06 e90 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 149 iTrader: (1)	done this just a few days ago. you'll need 12 smd leds, size 3528.

09-11-2010, 09:52 AM	#11
moto_noob Private First Class Drives: '06 e90 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 149 iTrader: (1)	1.) remove dash by unscrewing 2 torx screws at the top of the dash - move the steering wheel down as much as possible, then you'll be able to squeeze the dash out, no need to remove steering wheel 2.) unplug the dash harness located at the back of the dash 3.) there are 4 torx screws holding the dash together, next unclip the dash apart. 4.) use a flat head screwdriver, or something flat, to pry the needles out.remember to put like a playing card/paper between the needle and dash so you won't scratch it 5.) pull the dash apart. 6.) on the backside of the circuit board, around the needle pins, are the smd leds. there are 4 located around each large needle, and 2 around each small needle. 7.) unsolder the leds, remember to write down the direction of the smd, or you can just do it one at a time 8.)put the dash back together, but not the big window face. plug it back into your car 9.) (this is to get the needles back into the right position) do the 2.00 KI test, by press and hold the odometer reset button, then plugging in the key, and then press the odometer button til you get to 2.00 KI test. do the test. this will move the needles, after test is done, move the needles into proper position. do ki test again to see if the needles are moving correctly. 10. now put the face back on, then put dash back into car

09-11-2010, 10:42 PM	#12
jesdan14 Captain Drives: 335i Coupe sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lakeworth Florida Posts: 799 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335I Coupe [0.00]	where did u get the leds from?

09-11-2010, 10:54 PM	#13
dirtyylicous Swagger on a trillion Drives: IS300 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CT Posts: 371 iTrader: (0)	I love the way this looks. I thought it would look weird with the rest of the orange but surprisingly it looks great! I was just wondering if anyone did all the lights in white. Just curious to see how itd look

09-12-2010, 12:50 PM	#15
moto_noob Private First Class Drives: '06 e90 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 149 iTrader: (1)	just ordered some smd leds off ebay. gonna change them out though, going to try to find ones a bit brighter

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doggiedog Captain Drives: 09 E90 335i 6MT SG/BL Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 752 iTrader: (0)	Does the cruise control light shine through the white light or does it get washed out?

09-13-2010, 12:22 AM	#18
moto_noob Private First Class Drives: '06 e90 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 149 iTrader: (1)	Cruise control still shows