m3 cluster retrofit DIY?

Sensible_ · 01-29-2019, 04:51 AM

For future, if you set 0x2d7 to '00' odometer will be reset to 0 (as well as erase the actual odometer in first 2 lines)

If it show 999999 it's normally however. I you drive a couple of KM it will reset to 0 anyway.

orca4wd · 01-29-2019, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sensible_

For future, if you set 0x2d7 to '00' odometer will be reset to 0 (as well as erase the actual odometer in first 2 lines)

If it show 999999 it's normally however. I you drive a couple of KM it will reset to 0 anyway.

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If I install donor dash into vehicle, use Tool32 to adjust VIN and write KOMBI module should be good to go? Since donor odometer = 999,999 miles which is higher than vehicle CAS. What will the installed cluster odometer register? I was under the impression it will register the higher odometer miles? I'm a little confused and concerned.. please advise. Thank you so much!

Sensible_ · 01-30-2019, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sensible_

For future, if you set 0x2d7 to '00' odometer will be reset to 0 (as well as erase the actual odometer in first 2 lines)

If it show 999999 it's normally however. I you drive a couple of KM it will reset to 0 anyway.

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If I install donor dash into vehicle, use Tool32 to adjust VIN and write KOMBI module should be good to go? Since donor odometer = 999,999 miles which is higher than vehicle CAS. What will the installed cluster odometer register? I was under the impression it will register the higher odometer miles? I'm a little confused and concerned.. please advise. Thank you so much!

No. If you have erased the odometer then it is erased. The cluster will show a 99999 reading if 0x2d7 is not 00. This is a function built into the firmware I believe by bmw do a vehicle can be moved from factory and still show 0 when it gets to the customer. As I understand it.

nextelbuddy · 01-30-2019, 03:16 PM

Hi Porsche, just seeing if there's any update? did you get your blue board in and did it work?

orca4wd · 01-30-2019, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sensible_

No. If you have erased the odometer then it is erased. The cluster will show a 99999 reading if 0x2d7 is not 00. This is a function built into the firmware I believe by bmw do a vehicle can be moved from factory and still show 0 when it gets to the customer. As I understand it.

Interesting.. EEprom chip can only be erased one time. Strange, I didn't see any 0x2d7 line in R270, suspect is a 160DOWT. What if I don't use Tool32 to register VIN and write KOMBI to donor cluster then perhaps CAS won't register to 999,999 miles? After drive around to 0 miles, then register VIN and write KOMBI to donor cluster, hope CAS to update the donor cluster to vehicle's odometer? This is fun, at the same time is confusing. You guys rocks.. How did you ever figure this out...

Sensible_ · 01-31-2019, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sensible_

No. If you have erased the odometer then it is erased. The cluster will show a 99999 reading if 0x2d7 is not 00. This is a function built into the firmware I believe by bmw do a vehicle can be moved from factory and still show 0 when it gets to the customer. As I understand it.

Interesting.. EEprom chip can only be erased one time. Strange, I didn't see any 0x2d7 line in R270, suspect is a 160DOWT. What if I don't use Tool32 to register VIN and write KOMBI to donor cluster then perhaps CAS won't register to 999,999 miles? After drive around to 0 miles, then register VIN and write KOMBI to donor cluster, hope CAS to update the donor cluster to vehicle's odometer? This is fun, at the same time is confusing. You guys rocks.. How did you ever figure this out...

I don't think that's how it works.

Like I said. If odometer is erased in the eeprom then it is erased. What's shown on the cluster is deliberate from factory I believe.

Also you don't need tool32.

Blank mileage and VIN, install in car, code to default with NCS Expert. SG_CODERIEN will auto fill the VIN as well as code the cluster.

I forgot you had the WT chip. I don't know the byte to erase for that one for true zero.

orca4wd · 01-31-2019, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sensible_

I don't think that's how it works.

Like I said. If odometer is erased in the eeprom then it is erased. What's shown on the cluster is deliberate from factory I believe.

Also you don't need tool32.

Blank mileage and VIN, install in car, code to default with NCS Expert. SG_CODERIEN will auto fill the VIN as well as code the cluster.

I forgot you had the WT chip. I don't know the byte to erase for that one for true zero.

THANK YOU very very much Sensible!

My biggest concern is vehicle's CAS with lower mileage will pickup donor cluster high mileage 999999. Is that going happen after code to default with NCS Expert?

porsche959 · 02-01-2019, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nextelbuddy

Hi Porsche, just seeing if there's any update? did you get your blue board in and did it work?

bad update unfortunately :/ ended up just selling the m3 cluster.

during my 2 weeks of downtime, i actually grew attached to the cleaner 325 gauges

M3nity · 02-19-2019, 11:31 PM

Where is 0x2d7 ?

Sensible_ · 02-21-2019, 01:53 AM

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Where is 0x2d7 ?

What do you mean? It's the address of a byte in the eeprom.

M3nity · 02-21-2019, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sensible_

What do you mean? It's the address of a byte in the eeprom.

I don’t see that address can you post a photo?

Sensible_ · 02-21-2019, 02:20 PM

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What do you mean? It's the address of a byte in the eeprom.

I don’t see that address can you post a photo?

See attached.

M3nity · 02-22-2019, 01:19 PM

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See attached.

Thank you

Maniac0908 · 10-10-2019, 08:48 AM

Ok I just got a carprog from amazon. I’m sending it back as I couldn’t get it to read using the clip. Does the board need to have power while reading? Also, if this car prof doesn’t work where is everyone getting their r270 and soic clips. Thanks

Maniac0908 · 10-18-2019, 08:27 PM

Trying to do this. I do have a red board. While it connects everything is 00. Does this mean it's not reading right or did I do something wrong?

mweisdorfer · 10-21-2019, 07:30 PM

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Trying to do this. I do have a red board. While it connects everything is 00. Does this mean it's not reading right or did I do something wrong?

You need the blue board

ccfj1 · 06-30-2020, 03:12 AM

Any one know where to get a blue board version??

All i can find is red ones, cheers

etownbrawler · 10-01-2020, 12:54 AM

There is zero difference between the red and blue R270 . A very simple fix to make a red /blue board R270 read any Bmw M35080 3,6 VP,V6 ,080dowq, 160d/35160 is to remove the yellow cap/resistor C1 on the eeprom adapter board and it will read all those eeproms properly.

ccfj1 · 10-01-2020, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by etownbrawler

There is zero difference between the red and blue R270 . A very simple fix to make a red /blue board R270 read any Bmw M35080 3,6 VP,V6 ,080dowq, 160d/35160 is to remove the yellow cap/resistor C1 on the eeprom adapter board and it will read all those eeproms properly.

Thanks for the info.

I ended up buying one of the Ukrainian boards and it works perfectly, (and its quick).

mizta insane · 10-02-2020, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by etownbrawler

There is zero difference between the red and blue R270 . A very simple fix to make a red /blue board R270 read any Bmw M35080 3,6 VP,V6 ,080dowq, 160d/35160 is to remove the yellow cap/resistor C1 on the eeprom adapter board and it will read all those eeproms properly.

Can you please post a screenshot of this so I can make sure I’m removing the write thing?

Thanks!!

etownbrawler · 10-03-2020, 01:49 AM

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Can you please post a screenshot of this so I can make sure I’m removing the write thing?

Thanks!!

The tip of the pen is pointing to the spot where the resistor sits , Left side of C1 on the board

etownbrawler · 10-03-2020, 02:17 AM

Sorry I meant to say the yellow resistor you need to remove sits on C1 ,right where the tip of the pen is pointing . I also see some confusion about when the first 2 lines of the eeprom are all set to 0 the cluster will show 9999xx , that is zero so don't worry your cas module will not take the 9999xx . A mileage offset is programmed into the microprocessor when the cars are shipped from the factory to the dealer ,I seen them offset from 999984 to 999999 when the cluster is actually 0 . That is why you will always see with a scanner that the cass mileage is always a few more kms/miles then what the cluster shows . Bench testing the cluster just connect 12v pos+ to pin 9 and 12v neg- to pin 18 and press the trip button and the mileage will show up .

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Sensible_ Colonel 529 Rep 2,505 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London iTrader: (1)	For future, if you set 0x2d7 to '00' odometer will be reset to 0 (as well as erase the actual odometer in first 2 lines) If it show 999999 it's normally however. I you drive a couple of KM it will reset to 0 anyway.
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nextelbuddy New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: e46 4 door M3 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (0)	Hi Porsche, just seeing if there's any update? did you get your blue board in and did it work?
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M3nity Major 84 Rep 1,279 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (11)	Where is 0x2d7 ?
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Maniac0908 Major 167 Rep 1,416 Posts Drives: Alpine White 07 335xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Towson, MD iTrader: (2)	Ok I just got a carprog from amazon. I’m sending it back as I couldn’t get it to read using the clip. Does the board need to have power while reading? Also, if this car prof doesn’t work where is everyone getting their r270 and soic clips. Thanks
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etownbrawler Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 ,2003 M5 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Edmonton ,Canada iTrader: (0)	There is zero difference between the red and blue R270 . A very simple fix to make a red /blue board R270 read any Bmw M35080 3,6 VP,V6 ,080dowq, 160d/35160 is to remove the yellow cap/resistor C1 on the eeprom adapter board and it will read all those eeproms properly.
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etownbrawler Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 ,2003 M5 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Edmonton ,Canada iTrader: (0)	Sorry I meant to say the yellow resistor you need to remove sits on C1 ,right where the tip of the pen is pointing . I also see some confusion about when the first 2 lines of the eeprom are all set to 0 the cluster will show 9999xx , that is zero so don't worry your cas module will not take the 9999xx . A mileage offset is programmed into the microprocessor when the cars are shipped from the factory to the dealer ,I seen them offset from 999984 to 999999 when the cluster is actually 0 . That is why you will always see with a scanner that the cass mileage is always a few more kms/miles then what the cluster shows . Bench testing the cluster just connect 12v pos+ to pin 9 and 12v neg- to pin 18 and press the trip button and the mileage will show up . Last edited by etownbrawler; 10-09-2020 at 05:52 AM..
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