OBC install minimum requirements

[ScottMc]

right folks. i just bough a cheap OBC unit off ebay and although it hasnt arrived yet i'm presuming it will come sans wiring. so...... whats the bare minimum wiring it will need in order to function - i'll be happy if it just lights up with the time and can give the range to be honest! or does it require the indicator stalks and gongs and sensors etc to actually work at all.

[Davenotouring]

Hi Scott.

To even light up you're gonna need the wiring loom, which connects the OBC to the Instrument Cluster (where it gets power from) and to the relay control module (you'll need this too).

You don't need the gong, or the indicator stalk, but they are nice extras.

[ScottMc]

thanks for the quick reply dave, i'll be calling on your expertise i think when i come to wire this baby up if thats ok with u!

ok then, just as i thought i need the loom and main and relay module. has anyone any idea how much these are from the stealer or if anyone is selling separately (not likely) i'd be interested. I think i'll get the temp sensor and gong but the indicator stalk seems pretty unnecessary to me (though a nice extra like u said).

[Davenotouring]

No problem at all mate.

Just MSN me or whatever and I'll give you whatever guidance I can.

I imagine a wiring loom would be pricey, but you never know, it's worth a call.

If not, then post in the wanted section, unlikely but worth a go nonetheless!

[ScottMc]

appreciated mate. i'll give em a call tomorrow and find out anyway. my EPC cd is fecked right now or i'd be able to get a price now grrr.

[Guest]

hey just a thought i can get the bits from a scrap yard if ya want theres loads near me just give me a shout wiv wot u need it will b dead cheap always ready to help a fellow e30 er

[ScottMc]

bob u have PM mate

[Simon]

Wiring is Ԛ£54 and the relay is Ԛ£48 from the dealers!

[Simon]

Wiring is Ԛ£54 and the relay is Ԛ£48 from the dealers!

[SCOTT325SE]

heard u 1st time mate! lol

whats the total price for EVERYTHING needed for a full OBC install from the ETK Simon? *scott gets out a notepad to plot world domination with aid of a new OBC*