New Heater Controls!
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Hi peeps,
I have a Mar 2005 non LCI model so have the very basic heater controls in the dash (see picture). I really cannot stand it as it makes the car feel cheap as they look so awful.
Does anyone know if I was to pick up a newer heater control (see picture) if this can be retrofitted? Is it a simple case of just plugging in the cables or is there more modifications that have to be done?
Thanks,
I have a Mar 2005 non LCI model so have the very basic heater controls in the dash (see picture). I really cannot stand it as it makes the car feel cheap as they look so awful.
Does anyone know if I was to pick up a newer heater control (see picture) if this can be retrofitted? Is it a simple case of just plugging in the cables or is there more modifications that have to be done?
Thanks,
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From: Accra/Memphis
Originally Posted by Dr Muzzy' post='659231' date='Sep 1 2008, 04:25 PM
So can it be done? Do you have to change the front cover to match the new controls?
That's my next step to "Americanizing" my Euro-spec E60.
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Originally Posted by 7117' post='659266' date='Sep 1 2008, 01:06 PM
I hear this will not work. I do want to do the same thing too. I hate those basic air controls.
That's my next step to "Americanizing" my Euro-spec E60.
That's my next step to "Americanizing" my Euro-spec E60.
Americanizing?
wanna swap headlights? You can have my nice orange american reflectors to make it stand out 
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='659270' date='Sep 1 2008, 05:09 PM
Americanizing? wanna swap headlights? You can have my nice orange american reflectors to make it stand out
wanna swap headlights? You can have my nice orange american reflectors to make it stand out
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
Mods:
Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Originally Posted by 7117' post='660182' date='Sep 2 2008, 04:51 PM
You're a bit too late ...... I even got a spare set. I could give you my old Euro set but they are only halogens.
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I don't think the hvac controls can simply be swapped out -- the entire system would have to be changed too (basic vs. "high")...
Take a look at the following document in the technical gallery to learn more about the differences:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?autocom=ga...si&img=6497
Take a look at the following document in the technical gallery to learn more about the differences:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?autocom=ga...si&img=6497
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where can I get that wood grain center hvac cover in dark popular I think it will make my car look more luxurious. Now I do have the americanized heater controlls 