Check Control Panel

Post Tue Feb 15, 2005 9:36 pm

Just wondering can you fit the check control panel to cars that didn't have one factory fitted?

Post Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:01 pm

a bit

, but would it be possible to keep the check control panel illuminated after the warning lights have all gone out? Or maybe wire it so it comes on with the lights? It would be nice to have a bit of illumination up top.
Kedge, no idea about your query, sorry!

Post Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:09 pm

Kedge, I would imagine it would be a huge job, but not impossible.

Datourer

Go here...

http://www.e30.de/

Go to the DIY section, interior, and there's a section there on keeping the panel permanently illuminated.

Post Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:14 pm

Thanks simon

Post Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:19 pm

Think i'll give it a miss then.

Cheers Simon

Post Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:25 pm

Simon, is there an English version of this site? I used babelfish but it returned the usual gibberish

Post Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:30 pm

See if this link works....

http://translate.google.com/translate?u ... uage_tools

Post Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:32 pm

I 'think' it says to dis-able wiring connector pin 25?

Post Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:37 pm

cheers. Yes, it looks as if wiping out pin 25 may do the trick, but i think i'll hold out for a concise translation before getting stuck in. I'm suprised i've not heard more about this mod' on the zone, it seems like a simple and effective one.

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:27 pm

Datourer

Go here...

http://www.e30.de/

Go to the DIY section, interior, and there's a section there on keeping the panel permanently illuminated.

I really want to do this but have hit a small snag. Are there 2 types of check control for E30s?? In the diagram on e30.de the multi-pin connector is shown having 28 pins, but mine only has 26. Is there anyone who's done this mod' who can steer me in the right direction?

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:51 pm

I know some E30's (american in particular) are fitted with seatbelt warning lights on the check control panel, this 'maybe' the reason.

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:00 pm

yeah that crossed my mind, but it looks as if the only thing disabling the seatbelt warning is the lack of bulbs! And as the article's on a german site i'm assuming it's a euro' panel (no seatbelt light). Hmm, i don't know whether to go ahead and scratch out the path to my pin 25 or to the pin 25 as depicted in the diagram.

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:11 pm

datourer wrote:yeah that crossed my mind, but it looks as if the only thing disabling the seatbelt warning is the lack of bulbs! And as the article's on a german site i'm assuming it's a euro' panel (no seatbelt light). Hmm, i don't know whether to go ahead and scratch out the path to my pin 25 or to the pin 25 as depicted in the diagram.

Leave it if in doubt...cros or Brianmoore will probably answer this for you....

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:13 pm

I guess the best thing to do would be to pick a couple more up and experiment..

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:56 pm

yea, i would love this done on mine too,

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:06 pm

All you have to do is destroy pin 25!! Let me know if it works!

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:20 pm

how do i find pin 25

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:32 pm

how do i even get into the check box??

ive already fuked the plastic up so now im pissed, who knows how to get into it

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:32 pm

good question! if you use this link
http://translate.google.com/translate?u ... uage_tools

and click on DIY and then body/interior, and then the third article under the 'instruments' heading. It sounds very easy but the picture doesn't match what came out of my car!

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:34 pm

dude, thats why i began this mad crusade of destroying my obc in 3 minutes

now i want to know how to get to the curcuit board without ruining it more

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 7:24 pm

take off the plastic cover by prying the bottom out with a flat screwdriver. I removed the circuit board by putting a screwdriver into the empty bulb spaces on the left and carefully easing it out. The only point of connection is on the multi-pin plug so you can try pulling on that too.

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:22 pm

johnono, have you got this far?

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:26 pm

datourer wrote:All you have to do is destroy pin 25!! Let me know if it works!

The guinea pig!!

Post Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:27 pm

johnono wrote:how do i even get into the check box??

ive already fuked the plastic up so now im pissed, who knows how to get into it

the less than happy guinea pig!

Post Fri Feb 18, 2005 12:22 am

sorry lads, i got the hump and had to go for a drive.... the missus didnt see the big deal so i had to leave before it all went "orange county chopper" in there

going tomorow to get a new cover,

thanks fpr the pic of the board, i stopped after it cracked,was too pissed to carry on.

will go at it again tomorow

Post Fri Feb 18, 2005 2:04 pm

johnono, after trawling around some scrap yards, it does seem there are 2 types of check control panel. sealed units and ones that can be split. If you had trouble seperating yours it could be cos you have the sealed version. Anyway, i picked up a couple more and will experiment later. If i suss it i'll send you a spare as i feel sort of responsible for you breaking yours!

Post Fri Feb 18, 2005 3:43 pm

your a diamond mate, i went and asked about a new screen for the box, but i canÃƒ”šÃ‚´t buy one separate.

it costs Ãƒ”šÃ‚£100 brand new

or find a screen

Post Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:35 pm

you can have the screen from my 'experimental' unit.

Post Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:44 pm

i love u man

Post Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:49 pm

. By the way, I just heard from the guru of small electrical things that i've been barking up completely the wrong tree as far as the mod' goes. I'll put a picture up of the correct area to remove in a while. Johnono, pm me your address for the screen

Post Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:34 pm

nice one datourer, like wise with you too so i can send you something :bling:

Post Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:43 pm

Here it is. I've already done the damage to the board but can't be ar*ed to fit it now. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow.

to Ian for putting me straight on this! I'd already destroyed nine of the multi pin connectors before giving up

Despite this it still works more or less!

Post Mon Feb 21, 2005 1:45 pm

well whaddya know, it works! Do it people!

Post Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:06 pm

Easy datourer!

Thanks again for the screen (public appreciation post

)

so how did you clear the connection? did you scrape it out or use a solder iron on it, and was there anything to take off the board?

im giving it a go today anyway, and iÃƒ”šÃ‚´ll be carefull this time

Post Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:17 pm

I used a stanley knife and scraped away the solder and some of the path leading away from it

apart from this nothing has to be removed.