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New 5 series, possible to get speedo conversion?

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  • 09-11-2005 9:46pm
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    Cyrus
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    Dad has an 04 new shape bmw 5 series, is it possible to get the speedo changed to km? and how much would it cost?


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    Seth Brundle
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    Im sure you can get aftermarket gauge covers but this would require opening up the cluster and may invalidate the warranty.
    A dealer will charge an arm and a leg. I priced same for my E39 and was told it would be about €700 as they replace the entire unit.


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    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 20,059 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    ah okay, for some reason i thought it was an easy thing to do, perhaps not!!


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    Seth Brundle
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    I have not tried it so don't know. Try @ http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum_topics.asp?FID=48 - someone there may have changed their dials.


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    kdevitt
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    I've done similar with other BMWs, you can pick up a KM unit from eBay - the speedo section can be unscrewed and put back in place without too much grief. You'll need to get the car reprogrammed though as the OBC will continue to read in miles... Am considering doing this on my E46, so will let you know how I get on.


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    Seth Brundle
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    but on a 1 year old car, in theory could this affect the warranty?


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,746 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    @ficus - did you get that in writing?
    I know from dealing with some dealers that you don't get much for free!


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