Comments on: BMW On Board Computer (OBC) secrets!

By: howardf

howardf — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:43:34 +0000

hi, jut found your blog and read most of it, i will try the oil reset tomorrow on my 1997 bmw 316i coupe and let you know. one thing that is on the the air bag light. i have read other blog about replacing the sensor, but where on the car would these sensor be

great blog by the way

By: rev.bess

rev.bess — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:54:11 +0000

thanks a lot for some reason my computer started back working i opened it and replaced the dinan chip with the original it didn’t work right away but it worked the next morning???? that’s funny but thank the lord its working. anyone have a comment on this situation please post. i don’t know what the heck happened. it did this 1 time before.

By: ukfrog

ukfrog — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:05:21 +0000

Ebay for the ECM
And 30 Euros is about $40 US. In the future you can search google for “currency converter”, I don’t want to plug any sites, but they are EASY to find.

By: rev.bess

rev.bess — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:10:28 +0000

anyone know who has a ecm for a 92 bmw 325i (e36) #0 261 200 402. and also how much is 30 Euros in US dollars too thanks.

By: Dayo

Dayo — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:11:52 +0000

Hi Tony, I am trying to replace my OBC as the ‘100′ button is broken. I saw a used one online for about $50. Will a used one work just fine? What do I need to watch out for? Any suggestions? I am assuming all I need to do is remove, unplug wires and replug wires into new OBC. Please advise.
thanks

By: Vusi

Vusi — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:21:15 +0000

My OBC is currently displaying Prog.1 nothing else seem to be happening except when i turn on the key, it displyas temp for 3sec then revert back to Prog. 1 what do you suggest i do?

By: rado

rado — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:03:11 +0000

ahoj potreboval by som zistit preco mi pocitac ukazuje na chek control INAKTIV? NEVIETE MI PORADIT?

By: Tony Sticks

Tony Sticks — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:03:07 +0000

@Nurman: Well, to be honest, I didn’t try the upgrade myself. But I recall that I’ve seen some DIYs to upgrade from the 7-button to the 18-button OBC. I think it’s a little bit complicated if you don’t have electrical knowledge about cars.

By: Nurman

Nurman — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:24:58 +0000

Dear Tony,

I have e36 m43, and i would like to put an on board computer in this car. cause in my car have analog clock only (poor me rite). on ebay i found multi information display 18 button for e36. Can i have this MID on my car. Just plug and play or i must face some kind hot wiring stuff…
can i do it by myself on these project????

thanks tony

By: Tony Sticks

Tony Sticks — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:25:25 +0000

@Alex: Good luck Alex.