DIY: Change your gauge cluster light colors!

uyedfg6 · 11-14-2014, 12:05 AM

Looks nice, but I would prefer a white that's a bit less bright.

e90TiAg335i · 11-14-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gryx9

Looks nice, but I would prefer a white that's a bit less bright.

Then just install lower candle power LEDs.

JamesT335I · 12-07-2014, 04:41 AM

Looks great

revolution337 · 12-16-2014, 07:09 PM

Sweet, good write up !

grzes · 12-18-2014, 02:51 PM

Nice work man, I would be scared to make a mistake

and all the comments about red/orange being best for the night driving, hmm maybe but that is why we have dimmer installed so we can dim the light if it is to bright, my MDX had white cluster lights and I never did have any problems driving at night and checking my odometer. Good DIY and thank you for sharing

datbimmer · 10-14-2015, 09:44 PM

Finally did this. I have an issue. After putting in the gauges, I unplug the cluster to finish the assembly and as soon as I plug the cable back in, the lower gauges move out of alignment.

Any ideas how to fix this ?

Larrye90 · 05-30-2016, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by datbimmer

Finally did this. I have an issue. After putting in the gauges, I unplug the cluster to finish the assembly and as soon as I plug the cable back in, the lower gauges move out of alignment.

Any ideas how to fix this ?

I want to do the same. But in scared of that happening. Does anyone have an answer to this

Black widow · 06-02-2016, 11:23 AM

How do you add the yellow redline to my OEM?

wshgrntd · 06-02-2016, 09:29 PM

I have a stock pristine 335i speedometer if anyone if anyone is interested.

J. Dub · 07-13-2016, 07:36 PM

Anyone know how to recalibrate the needles on the gauges? No matter what, mine are out of sync

RocketSurgeon · 01-19-2017, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Dub

Anyone know how to recalibrate the needles on the gauges? No matter what, mine are out of sync

Hey, I know I'm reviving an old thread, but I wanted to post a solution to this. Using Rheingold, you can command the instrument cluster to set the speedometer to 62mph, set the tach to 1500rpm, etc. Basically plug in the instrument cluster without needles on it, and use Rheingold/ISTA-D to command the needle to a specific position, and install the needle at that position. I believe INPA can do this too. There are reference positions for all four needles in the software.

6ixSpd · 03-27-2017, 12:38 AM

Thanks to this tutorial I tried my hand at soldering for the first time in my life today, on my 328's cluster! I;m glad to say I didn't ruin it and successful installed white LEDs for the speedometer, tachometer, fuel level and fuel economy gauges. I'm waiting for the Bimmian red needles to arrive as I'm not happy with how the sharpie'd ones look at night.

I also switched my DTC light to white considering it's the most important notification in the cluster

Cheers!

ProAktion · 03-27-2017, 06:35 PM

These look great! Gonna have to try this as well.

Blueeyesredpanda · 03-28-2017, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Thanks to this tutorial I tried my hand at soldering for the first time in my life today, on my 328's cluster! I;m glad to say I didn't ruin it and successful installed white LEDs for the speedometer, tachometer, fuel level and fuel economy gauges. I'm waiting for the Bimmian red needles to arrive as I'm not happy with how the sharpie'd ones look at night.

I also switched my DTC light to white considering it's the most important notification in the cluster

Cheers!

More pics!

mfractal · 03-28-2017, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RocketSurgeon

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. Dub

Anyone know how to recalibrate the needles on the gauges? No matter what, mine are out of sync

Hey, I know I'm reviving an old thread, but I wanted to post a solution to this. Using Rheingold, you can command the instrument cluster to set the speedometer to 62mph, set the tach to 1500rpm, etc. Basically plug in the instrument cluster without needles on it, and use Rheingold/ISTA-D to command the needle to a specific position, and install the needle at that position. I believe INPA can do this too. There are reference positions for all four needles in the software.

Any info on how exactly it's done? I got everything ready to go but the story with the needles alignment is worrying me.

6ixSpd · 03-28-2017, 10:40 AM

It's under INPA jobs for the Instrument Cluster>Activate>Activate 1 or Activate 2
From there you can select which needle to activate the test procedure and input the value. The needle's motor will then swing to that position, and you put the needle on pointing to the value you inputted for the test. Very easy.

Worst case, just take a photo of your needle positions when off before you take everything apart. Don't touch the motors for the needles and install them back as per the photo.

jellish · 03-28-2017, 10:55 AM

Sorry I haven't been around to answer questions, but excellent work guys!

ProAktion · 05-10-2017, 10:30 PM

Gonna try this also. Can someone please provide the latest link for the LEDs?

NoGuru · 05-23-2017, 10:19 AM

Very cool mod, I might do this as I am very good with a solder Iron.

RoarinForeign · 06-07-2017, 09:56 PM

This looks so sick, I wish I didn't see it. Now I'm dying to try it myself

VolC4n · 06-22-2017, 03:29 AM

Hey guys, did anyone find a stock number or size for the LED's in the radio? I just wanna make sure I can get them before attempting this project. Also does anyone feel like posting a diy for changing the radio lighting?

DJMOJO · 07-30-2017, 12:18 PM

Are the LEDs the same for the above LCD? Do i need to buy 36 instead of 30? Thanks guys!

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grzes Captain 33 Rep 655 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 335d LCI Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Alberta iTrader: (2)	Nice work man, I would be scared to make a mistake and all the comments about red/orange being best for the night driving, hmm maybe but that is why we have dimmer installed so we can dim the light if it is to bright, my MDX had white cluster lights and I never did have any problems driving at night and checking my odometer. Good DIY and thank you for sharing
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10-14-2015, 09:44 PM	#50
datbimmer Wastegate Rattle 113 Rep 897 Posts Drives: 335i m6t nav sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Finally did this. I have an issue. After putting in the gauges, I unplug the cluster to finish the assembly and as soon as I plug the cable back in, the lower gauges move out of alignment. Any ideas how to fix this ? __________________ 2007 335i E92 Sport, CIC, 6MT, DOCRACE6266 Spacegray/Black 2009 335i xDrive Black/Black Nav AT Individual Gf: 2011 335i Xdrive Mpack,Nav AT Alpine/SaddleBrown
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03-27-2017, 12:38 AM	#56
6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6012 Rep 6,740 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Thanks to this tutorial I tried my hand at soldering for the first time in my life today, on my 328's cluster! I;m glad to say I didn't ruin it and successful installed white LEDs for the speedometer, tachometer, fuel level and fuel economy gauges. I'm waiting for the Bimmian red needles to arrive as I'm not happy with how the sharpie'd ones look at night. I also switched my DTC light to white considering it's the most important notification in the cluster Cheers! __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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03-28-2017, 10:40 AM	#60
6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6012 Rep 6,740 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	It's under INPA jobs for the Instrument Cluster>Activate>Activate 1 or Activate 2 From there you can select which needle to activate the test procedure and input the value. The needle's motor will then swing to that position, and you put the needle on pointing to the value you inputted for the test. Very easy. Worst case, just take a photo of your needle positions when off before you take everything apart. Don't touch the motors for the needles and install them back as per the photo. __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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05-23-2017, 10:19 AM	#63
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06-22-2017, 03:29 AM	#65
VolC4n New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, did anyone find a stock number or size for the LED's in the radio? I just wanna make sure I can get them before attempting this project. Also does anyone feel like posting a diy for changing the radio lighting?
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