DIY: BMW E46 Gauge Cluster Removal - Sharpie Mod

How to remove a gauge cluster, how to install gauge rings and how to make your needles red like the M3/ZHP.

All done:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a208/solidjake/DSC01714.jpg

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Howto & Style

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• bmw
• e46
• gauge
• cluster
• removal
• m3
• zhp
• 330i
• 330xi
• exhaust
• 325i
• 325xi
• 323i
• 328i
• do
• it
• yourself
• red
• needles
• rings
• face
• e46fanatics
• bimmerfest
• bimmerworld
• sharpie
• mod

[IzquierdoDan]

I did this on my e46 330ci and the button to change the temperature and other options on the board no longer works, what can i do? help me! the problem is that i cant change to see the other options,stays on the clock!

[XionUnjust]

@IzquierdoDan take the stalk out and re-align it. you probably have it upside down

[sinaweena]

Anyone know where I can purchase the gauge rings?

[XionUnjust]

@sinaweena khoalty dot com

[TheOgnjeni]

thanks...great vid !!! do i need to disconect the battery ?

[XionUnjust]

@TheOgnjeni Yes, I have heard that there is a chance of your on-board computer stalk not working after or other electrical issues. If you take a minute to disconnect it you should be fine, remember not to close your trunk, lol.

[XionUnjust]

@TheEdreardon Altering mileage is illegal.

[mikeallensonntag]

@sunnyjason Plus I believe the ECU also keeps track of millage it will show the ecu miles also when hooked to bmw dealer computer.

[IzquierdoDan]

@XionUnjust What do you mean with stalk? the harness behind the cluster?

[mahenn]

"Great work "Thanks

[farafinanoweliyadee]

yesterday i went to the mecanic to install the rings cuz i dont had the needed key then the Gay mess it up he took 50min to end with it ,on my was driven back home then i show that this 2 flaxibl things are nomore working when push it dosnt respon,im thinking to go mecanic again ??

[stryderberg]

Great video thanks

[sunnyjason]

@TheEdreardon and you cant. unless you can hack into the memory.