13 button OBC help

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Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:04 am

Hi guys

I have fitted the 13 button OBC from a 320 in to a 318is and its all working but the petrol range says I have about 100 miles left in the tank but the fuel light is on :? So can anyone tell me what I have forgotten to do :D
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Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:09 am

mine does that ! But when you run out of motion lotion it says---- :mad:
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Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:12 am

I know its not the clocks as the fuel to miles is right :) so its defo something on the clocks and the OBC worked all ok in the 320 it came from :?
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Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:24 am

Did you change the code plug??
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Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:26 am

No mate sorry I didnt. didnt know I had to
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Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:37 am

There is a coding plug that is specific to each model. It's a large white plug in the back of the obc unit. You'll need to get the correct one for accurate(ish) readings.
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Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:44 am

Thanks mate where will I| get one for a 318is :?
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Parts wanted forum would be a good place to start.
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