i finally did it. i was tired of not knowing my actual temps on the track.
i think it will only work on cars that use 2 seperate temperature sensors. (OBD 1)
i replaced the sensor the cluster uses for a direct fit VDO unit and replaced the factory gauge driver with a VDO vision gauge driver.
now you can see the temperature fluctuate as you sit in traffic and get moving again.
is there any interest for a writeup with pictures?
David Ortiz
Sure, I'm curious
Yes, write up please!
very interested, thanks
Originally Posted by dallasfan824
Pics would be great!
Yes, please
Of course... That would be great!
Do it, do it!
///M German for Hot Rod
Yes please.
yes please...
"Torque is like cowbell... you can never have too much." - Michael Cervi
ok, i'll work on making some pictures over the weekend. i'll post here.
David Ortiz
Yess
here we go. this is how i modified my gauge cluster in both my cars. it worked for me.
this requires you to be gentle and patient. it worked for me twice.
i bought the gauge and the sender from www.egauges.com the sender is an M14 sender.
if anybody needs me to expand on a task, post here.
pics are hosted in photobucket
Last edited by odortiz; 10-27-2008 at 07:40 PM.
David Ortiz
for this next stem. be sure nothing grounds out on the can of the driver!!!!
Last edited by odortiz; 10-27-2008 at 07:32 PM.
David Ortiz
pins 17 and 18 must be removed from the blue connector and wraped up in electrical tape
Last edited by odortiz; 10-27-2008 at 07:38 PM.
David Ortiz
awesome job i might have to try this
David -
Nice job!
Neil
MDORPHN - 2011 Alpine White 1 Series M Coupe w/stuff
Nice write-up and great idea. Also, it was nice meeting you at RRT Saturday...I was the guy talking spring rates/sizes with you and Greg L.
Craig BricknerClick to Join: BMWCCA # 366493
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2008 M3 Sedan Jerez/Black
Kickass work dude, really good stuff!
Nice work.
- Ian
2000 M Coupe, stripped and DE prepped
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thanks guys.
David Ortiz
Nice David...is there potential to use the VDO gauge face on the stock bezel? Instead of paint-marking the bezel?
Don
It wouldn't illuminate properly.
Great work David! I wonder if I can do that with mine, since I no longer have the second Coolant Temp sensor on my OBDI S52.
Can't wait till we both can get the M3's back out there next year!
Great job but I wonder if there is an easyer way like this guy made on his toyoya. The mod is very simple, just replace a diode and a resistor.
h t t p://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/64252-93-97-coolant-temperature-gauge-modification.html
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