BMW Instrument Cluster OBC - Test : Diagnostics /// 330i (E46)

[defkon99]

hows about on an e36?

[oscarv362370]

thanks!

[bimmersgarage]

@oscarv362370

roger that, my friend.

[oscarv362370]

where the green fog light is.... there is another yellow one.. what is that for?? thanks

[bimmersgarage]

@oscarv362370

That yellow light icon by the green is for the rear fog lamps... However, it's not a standard feature on U.S. made vehicles.

[ConNnecTt]

i just don't get it, why do you even put ypur key into position 2, if the position 1 is enough! i mean u're killing the battery on position 2, and if you want to watch how parameters change just start the motor...

P.S. jerekawa400 on almost every beemer it's the same. Function defer by year's slightly and depending on the fuel type - gasoline or diesel and diesel bmw is not a myth :D

[stin987]

I work on bmw's. The cluter test is hardly ever used. The only thing tat goes bad is the lcd sometimes not as often on the newer ones. There are far more things you sould worry about when buying one. Not to say it is not a cool test. You sould see what the new F01 looks like during the cluster test.

[bimmersgarage]

@stin987

Do you have a video of the F01 cluster test?

[stin987]

@bimmersgarage No but I can record it next time I work on one. I will only show the video of the cluster test. I cannot give out info on how to access the cluster tests b/c I could be fired from my job. Sorry. I'm sure many people know how already but they will not learn from me.

[bimmersgarage]

@stin987

Fair enough.. Look forward to it.

[UKSkidMark]

Nicely done. Am looking at buying an E46 at the mo, and this'll be very useful.

[bimmersgarage]

@UKSkidMark

Thanks.

There's a whole list of things you should check and look for on a E46. Let me find it and I'll send it to you.

Main thing is to make sure the seller has a good maintenance record of the vehicle. There's certain items that needs to have been replaced at specific mileages.

Keep me posted on your search and eventual purchase.

Good luck.

[dariush4]

it's amazing man

[bimmersgarage]

@dariush4

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Thanks.

[aleksankazakov]

So if one of the fuses out, then some stuff wouldn't show on here? is this how it is?

[bimmersgarage]

@aleksankazakov

The main reason for this is to diagnose any issues with the Cluster itself. Also, if you needed to confirm (or have any doubts) some of your warning-light(s) are not working properly, because these lights are multi-staged (the same gauge light has multiple colors, depending on severity of the condition) and to be sure the dials are moving full range, ie: temperature, RPM, etc.Lastly,it's also a check to see if anyone tampered with the lights - engine warning, service light, etc.

[Drd4all]

Thanks !

[bimmersgarage]

@Drd4all

solid.. Glad you found the vid informative.

[bimmersgarage]

@Drd4all

You're welcome.

[swalesy100]

im going to have soo much fun with my mates BM now

[bimmersgarage]

@swalesy100

Thanks for watching my vids.

Enjoy!

[teg0000000000]

you the man Dave!

[steve325i]

Just found you guys on e46fanatics.

I have only watched three videos so far ... 24 to go ;)

[bimmersgarage]

@steve325i

Hey glad you found us. Welcome to the club. So, grab your favorite six pack of beer and enjoy the rest of the videos. Hope they will help you in the near future!

[jo5566200]

Just a question outside of video.... Do you know how to change the back ground light color for Cluster ?

[bimmersgarage]

@jo5566200

Interesting question.. but, no I don't, never really thought about it.

[beaman220]

Thats friggen awesome!

[bimmersgarage]

@beaman220

Thanks.

Sort of like the Army's AH-64 Apache Longbow self check sequence, no? jk

[watuzi]

That's a cool video man

[bimmersgarage]

@watuzi

Thank you.

[cycoo]

Test 2.0 is also possible to do on first key position...

[bimmersgarage]

@cycoo

Correct..!

Thanks.