New Heater Controls!
#1
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,
#4
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
#6
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
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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