On-board Computer - Revision history

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 ==Faulty Bulb==
-After twenty years, it should be no surprise that the bulb that illuminates the OBC could blow, and require replacing. Unfortunately, on the OBC the bulb is soldered to a circuit board, and BMW replacement prices are constantly rising.
+After twenty years, it should be no surprise that the bulb that illuminates the OBC could blow, and require replacing. Unfortunately, the OBC the bulb is soldered to a circuit board, and BMW replacement prices are constantly rising.
 However, it is possible to de-solder the bulb from its circuit board, and replace it with a standard 5V unit. Learn how to [[OBC_Bulb_Replacement|replace the OBC bulbs]].

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 After twenty years, it should be no surprise that the bulb that illuminates the OBC could blow, and require replacing. Unfortunately, on the OBC the bulb is soldered to a circuit board, and BMW replacement prices are constantly rising.
-However, it is possible to de-solder the bulb from its circuit board, and replace it with a standard 5V unit, as explained here - [[OBC Bulb Replacement]]
+However, it is possible to de-solder the bulb from its circuit board, and replace it with a standard 5V unit. Learn how to [[OBC_Bulb_Replacement|replace the OBC bulbs]].
 [[Category: Technical]]
 [[Category: Electrics]]
 [[Category: Interior]]

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 After twenty years, it should be no surprise that the bulb that illuminates the OBC could blow, and require replacing. Unfortunately, on the OBC the bulb is soldered to a circuit board, and BMW replacement prices are constantly rising.
-However, it is possible to de-solder the bulb from its circuit board, and replace it with a standard 5V unit.
+However, it is possible to de-solder the bulb from its circuit board, and replace it with a standard 5V unit, as explained here - [[OBC Bulb Replacement]]
 [[Category: Technical]]
 [[Category: Electrics]]
 [[Category: Interior]]

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	The simplest OBC unit is a self-contained computer that requires only a wiring loom to the [[Instruments#Dash_Cluster\|dash cluster]], in order to read information such as speed. A standard addition is a secondary loom to control the car horn, and to provide access to an external temperature sensor. A gong was also featured to provide audible alerts. For the more advanced OBC a control relay is required, mounted above the main vehicle [[ECU]], and an extra control stalk was available, to operate the OBC from the steering column.		The simplest OBC unit is a self-contained computer that requires only a wiring loom to the [[Instruments#Dash_Cluster\|dash cluster]], in order to read information such as speed. A standard addition is a secondary loom to control the car horn, and to provide access to an external temperature sensor. A gong was also featured to provide audible alerts. For the more advanced OBC a control relay is required, mounted above the main vehicle [[ECU]], and an extra control stalk was available, to operate the OBC from the steering column.
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		+	=Operation=
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		+	For a full explanation of the OBC and how it's used, we've [[OBC_Instruction_Book\|uploaded the instruction book]] for you.

	=Functions=		=Functions=

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-The On Board Computer (OBC) was a digital meter unit offered by BMW. It provided live data such as time, average speed and fuel range, and was mounted in the [[Interior#Centre_Console|centre console]].
+The On Board Computer (OBC) was a digital meter unit offered by BMW. It provided live data such as time, average speed and fuel range, and was mounted in the [[Interior#Centre_Console|centre console]]. If you want to add one to your [[E30]], learn more about [[Retrofitting_OBC|installing the OBC]].
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 ==13-button==
-The 13 button OBC was optional on 6 cylinder cars in the UK, and standard on all [[:Category:E30_Sports_Models|SE models]]. They continue to be an extremely desirable extra, and are a popular retrofit due to their larger range of features compared to the 6-button unit. Learn more about [[Retrofitting_OBC|installing the OBC]].
+The 13 button OBC was optional on 6 cylinder cars in the UK, and standard on all [[:Category:E30_Sports_Models|SE models]]. They continue to be an extremely desirable extra, and are a more popular retrofit due to their larger range of features compared to the 6-button unit.
 =Parts=

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 ==Inaccurate Fuel Range==
-The range function can be wildly optimistic at times, and needs to be recalibrated to give more realsitic readings. To do this, brim the fuel tank and then remove the plastic grommet from the bottom left of the obc. Press the 1000 and 1 buttons at the same time to give a reading of how much fuel is in the tank and then turn the screw behind the grommet until it reads whatever capacity your tank is when full.
+The range function can be wildly optimistic at times, and needs to be recalibrated to give more realistic readings. To do this, brim the fuel tank and then remove the plastic grommet from the bottom left of the obc. Press the 1000 and 1 buttons at the same time to give a reading of how much fuel is in the tank and then turn the screw behind the grommet until it reads whatever capacity your tank is when full.
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 Works as a speed limit warning. To set, press M MPH once, then using the 100/10/1 buttons, enter the maximum speed you desire, then press M MPH again to set. If the entered speed limit is exceeded, then the LED will flash and the door gong will sound as a warning. To cancel the feature, press M MPH so the red light is no longer illuminated.
-==AVG MPH==
+==AVG MPG==
 Displays the current average fuel consumption. Press SET-RES anytime to reset the calculation.

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 =Functions=
-The 6 button OBC has the following functions:
+The [[#6-button|6 button]] OBC has the following functions:
 * Time
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 * Memo (hourly alarm)
-The 13 button OBC has the following functions:
+The [[#13-button|13 button]] OBC has the following functions:
 * Average Speed

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−	~~=Types=~~	+	The On Board Computer (OBC) was a digital meter unit offered by BMW. It provided live data such as time, average speed and fuel range, and was mounted in the [[Interior#Centre_Console\|centre console]].
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	==6-button==		==6-button==