M3 Diesel Instrument Cluster

Miran · 11-06-2018, 01:40 PM

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6ixSpd · 02-26-2019, 05:21 PM

Hey guys,

Bumping this great thread for more information.

I just took apart a spare non-M cluster to see what's missing to enable an adjustable redline. Our non-M clusters have a fixed backing plate for the RPM which is why it's not possible to have it move like the M3. However, the cluster's circuit board and the white plastic shell both have the same cutouts as the M3's! This means I should be able to harvest and swap the motor/gearset from the cruise control side of a non-M cluster and solder it to the existing mounts on the tachometer side. Then I'd move over the rotating cruise control backing plate and rotating mount and it should all be good to go, physically anyways. I moved these parts over and they all work and spin on the bench.

What would be left to code to finish the job? Would using Perfekt Toolbox enable the adjustable redline, and then I can enter the custom threshold myself? Do I have to change the stepper motor settings as well or are they automatically inputted?

Sensible_ · 02-27-2019, 06:10 AM

Potentially this would work. BUT I don't know how the VWF is transmitted. As it's related to engine temperature I'd imagine you'd need to have a working oil temp transmitted over the CAN 0x1D0.

Botosjeti · 06-01-2019, 08:08 AM

Hi!
I'm really interested in putting M5 cluster into my car (535D MY 2006/6).
I just want to know if that is possible like E90 models?

Sensible_ · 06-03-2019, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Botosjeti

Hi!
I'm really interested in putting M5 cluster into my car (535D MY 2006/6).
I just want to know if that is possible like E90 models?

Yes. The same way.

MILLER335I · 06-10-2019, 03:18 AM

Is there a safe way to open up the cluster for cleaning?

teodor1403 · 05-01-2020, 06:45 AM

does anybody have 300kmh settings for perfekt toolbox?

MDMA 135i · 12-08-2020, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teodor1403

does anybody have 300kmh settings for perfekt toolbox?

Anyone 300km/h perfekt toolbox settings for N54? Thank you

LMB335IS · 12-08-2020, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDMA 135i

Quote:

Originally Posted by teodor1403

does anybody have 300kmh settings for perfekt toolbox?

Anyone 300km/h perfekt toolbox settings for N54? Thank you

The settings depend on the speedo you're using. Its not the same across the board

MDMA 135i · 12-09-2020, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMB335IS

The settings depend on the speedo you're using. Its not the same across the board

Hello, i send you pm on 1addicts before i red this respond here. My original speedo is 280km/h, 135i 6MT . Thank you for any informations which can help me.

Dobrywujek · 01-10-2021, 04:53 AM

Hi. Has anyone launched redline in diesel cluster?

cheffi · 10-03-2022, 08:54 AM

so far "activating" the redline is relatively easy today.
Get a donor cluster, remove stepper motor and plastic ring from cruise control ring, install in your cluster, code the thing with PerfektToolbox and it "works".

Did anyone get it to "really" work in diesel cars? (means does it change values like intended, mine just goes to warm position and stays there (n47))

LMB335IS · 10-05-2022, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheffi

so far "activating" the redline is relatively easy today.
Get a donor cluster, remove stepper motor and plastic ring from cruise control ring, install in your cluster, code the thing with PerfektToolbox and it "works".

Did anyone get it to "really" work in diesel cars? (means does it change values like intended, mine just goes to warm position and stays there (n47))

Unfortunately that's as good as it gets right now.

Nodi19 · 01-26-2023, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheffi

so far "activating" the redline is relatively easy today.
Get a donor cluster, remove stepper motor and plastic ring from cruise control ring, install in your cluster, code the thing with PerfektToolbox and it "works".

Did anyone get it to "really" work in diesel cars? (means does it change values like intended, mine just goes to warm position and stays there (n47))

Hi! Have you managed to get it to work since then? I have made a m3 cluster for a 325i which works perfectly with all its functions. I would like make another for a diesel car but I am not sure if vwf works properly with diesel.

teodor1403 · 06-02-2023, 05:42 AM

Here you diesel guys
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2022211

Nodi19 · 06-07-2023, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teodor1403

Here you diesel guys
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2022211

Thanks for the the feedback!

Marv17 · 12-28-2023, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sensible_

Yes. The same way.

Sent you a pm

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6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6012 Rep 6,742 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Hey guys, Bumping this great thread for more information. I just took apart a spare non-M cluster to see what's missing to enable an adjustable redline. Our non-M clusters have a fixed backing plate for the RPM which is why it's not possible to have it move like the M3. However, the cluster's circuit board and the white plastic shell both have the same cutouts as the M3's! This means I should be able to harvest and swap the motor/gearset from the cruise control side of a non-M cluster and solder it to the existing mounts on the tachometer side. Then I'd move over the rotating cruise control backing plate and rotating mount and it should all be good to go, physically anyways. I moved these parts over and they all work and spin on the bench. What would be left to code to finish the job? Would using Perfekt Toolbox enable the adjustable redline, and then I can enter the custom threshold myself? Do I have to change the stepper motor settings as well or are they automatically inputted? __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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