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With the hardware, everything is finalized, with some minor details to be solved. The final order from the metal housing will arrive this week and is made 5 KM from our shop. The injection mold for the cover is finished, and the first batch will arrive in the paint shop shortly. We have the correct E46 connectors that will plug into the wiring harness. For this project, we will use our in-house PCB designs and the same automotive display we use in the E90, true and tested on 500+ BMWs right now.
K-Line to RXTX, is the only thing we have to decide.
We have to intergrade a K-Line adapter to the Digital Cluster input to convert it to something the gauges can understand. The preferred way is to do this is directly in the wiring harness. (If someone has any good tips?....)
ID4Motion BMW E46 Display PCB
BMW E46 3 Series Cluster bracket
BMW E46 pin connectors
The installation is a thigh fit (watch out not to scratch your dashboard with the corners of the cluster.) But it will fit without cutting any part of your dashboard.
We will use the already exciting mounting points for the installation from the cluster. The two bolts will go true the cover and display bracket, with some extra room for adjustments. The bolts will secure the whole unit, with the lower part of the cluster fitting snug to the bottom of the dashboard.
We are making great strides in decoding all the signals necessary.
An overview of what we already got:
|
Signal |
Type |
Implemented |
Comments |
|
Vehicle speed |
Freq |
Yes |
|
|
Engine speed/RPM |
CAN |
Yes |
|
|
Coolant temp (lin/n-lin) |
CAN |
Yes |
|
|
Coolant temp high |
CAN |
Yes |
|
|
Traction control indicator |
CAN |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel consumption |
CAN |
Yes |
|
|
Transmission mode |
CAN |
Yes |
|
|
Gear |
CAN |
Yes |
|
|
Check engine |
CAN |
Yes |
|
|
EML |
CAN |
Yes |
|
|
dde (diesel only) |
CAN |
Yes |
|
|
Traction control |
CAN |
Yes |
|
|
Cruise control indicator |
CAN/Digi |
Yes |
|
|
ABS indicator |
Digi |
Yes |
|
|
Oil pressure low |
Digi |
Yes |
|
|
Oil level low |
Digi |
Yes |
|
|
Battery level low |
Digi |
Yes |
|
|
Coolant level low |
Digi |
Yes |
|
|
Washer fluid level low |
Digi |
Yes |
|
|
Brake fluid level low |
Digi |
Yes |
|
|
Parking brake |
Digi |
Yes |
|
|
Airbag warning |
Digi |
Yes |
|
|
Brake wear |
Digi |
Yes |
|
|
Catalytic convertor |
|
Working on it |
WORKING ON IT |
|
Outside temp |
Analog |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel level |
Analog |
Yes |
|
|
Oil pressure |
|
Working on it |
SIGNAL NOT PRESET IN TEST VEHICLE |
|
Oil temp |
|
Working on it |
SIGNAL NOT PRESET IN TEST VEHICLE |
|
Distance to Empty |
f(fuel&fc) |
Yes |
|
|
Odometer(current) |
f(speed) |
Yes |
|
|
Trip distance |
f(odo) |
Yes |
|
|
Odometer(total) |
K-bus |
Yes |
|
|
VIN |
K-bus |
Yes |
|
|
Tyre pressure yellow |
K-bus |
Yes |
|
|
Tyre pressure red |
K-bus |
Yes |
|
|
Convertible icon |
K-bus |
Working on it |
SIGNAL NOT PRESET IN TEST VEHICLE |
|
Turn indicators(2) |
K-bus |
Yes |
|
|
Doors/boot status(5) |
K-bus |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel cap status |
K-bus |
Working on it |
SIGNAL NOT PRESET IN TEST VEHICLE |
|
Driver seat belt |
K-bus |
Working on it |
WORKING ON IT |
|
Head lights |
Digi |
Yes |
|
|
High beam |
K-bus |
Yes |
|
|
Front fog lamp |
K-bus |
Yes |
|
|
Rear fog lamp |
K-bus |
Yes |
|
|
Head/tail light warning(4) |
K-bus |
Yes |
|
Because they're a lot of different variations of the E46, we can't measure everything on our test vehicle, so we need to borrow some models to complete the list.
If we are missing essential pieces, please let us know.
The E46 will keep every functionality the original gauge cluster has, including all the tell-tales it can show. But also new extra's
You will be able to add a backup camera to the cluster for a complete view of your surroundings.
A G-Force sensor is implemented for braking, accelerating, or taking hard corners.
We implemented a Night mode to be more visible to read in the dark.
And many more settings to change, like the appearance.
1. Starting January 2022, our test vehicles will drive around with the cluster and give it a shake-down.
2. Early on in February, we will invite 20 test drivers to be the first ones to drive around with it. Testing will be for a reduced price incl. All the features, in trade of feedback.
(Applications will start on the last week of January)
3. If the 20 test drivers are booked, we will take on preorders (Delivery will be after the major bugs are solved)
E46 Digital Cluster testing
Comments will be approved before showing up.
Félix
June 17, 2022
Hola, llevo tiempo buscando algo así, después de enlazar muchos enlaces descubro algo que realmente actualizara el interior al más alto nivel, la fecha en que descubro semejante avance leo que 20 pilotos probaran el sistema, si quieren tener en cuenta un modelo un poco distinto les abro las puertas de mi humilde guerrero BMW 330XD M57D30 6 cilindros y 183 cv, finales del 2002 (cambio aut. 5 velocidades, sensor lluvia, semi-xenon, control crucero con pack M aerodinámica) Seguro que el equipo de profesionales consigue solventar cualquier implementación que se le haga en pruebas.