UKShark Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Hi folks, hope you can help, I purchased a heater control relocation panel for my 320D ES 2005 : panel i bought The switch fits, so its the correct one (Other is 16mm switch space) The problem I have is I dont have auto climate controls, i have the manual controls - 6411-6-931-839 They dont fit into the slot, so does anyone know if I can relocate my heater control, its only about an inch and a half thick, it just doesnt fit >< Thanks in advanced for any help. Shark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 not totally sure about your controls but there are 2 options for the relocation panel 16mm and 18mm as i had to choose to http://shop.ebay.co.uk/quarrymot/m.html?_nkw=relocation&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKShark Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 not totally sure about your controls but there are 2 options for the relocation panel 16mm and 18mm as i had to choose to http://shop.ebay.co.uk/quarrymot/m.html?_nkw=relocation&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313 The switch fits fine, and the original is 18mm so I picked the 18mm version, so im pretty sure I got the correct switch space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Not sure how to relocate manual ones but if you buy the digital panel (get from a scrappy) they are plug and play with the manual one, assuming you have aircon then the swap should be easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKShark Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I thought about that , but this thread : http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=254841&highlight=swap+manual+heater+control Says the auto heater control needs extra parts to make it work properly. Yes i do have AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Boy ACS3d Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 As others have said, as long as you have AC it's just a case of unplugging the wiring loom from the manual dial switches to the digital auto heater switch unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKShark Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Fantastic, thank you so much. I keep an eye out for a slightly cheaper one, but is this what im looking for? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E46-AIR-CON-HEATER-CONTROL-PANEL-64-11-6931604-/160494392469?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item255e361495 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 http://www.e46zone.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=2886 I've read a few other threads with a similar consensus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Fantastic, thank you so much. I keep an eye out for a slightly cheaper one, but is this what im looking for? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E46-AIR-CON-HEATER-CONTROL-PANEL-64-11-6931604-/160494392469?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item255e361495 yep thats the one, ignore ppl saying it cant be done or is a lot of work they are WRONG Total BMW did a feature this in which they used a 316ti ES spec model and they state it is just plug and play with the new unit let us know how you get on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Boy ACS3d Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'm sure I've seen those units going for around £30-£35 on eBay. Just keep looking and you never know you might find one starting at 99p and no reserve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Boy ACS3d Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 On eBay item number 120665620076 only £15, plus a couple of quid delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKShark Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 thank you all so much, this does setback my Dynavin install somewhat lol, but its going to make my dash look alot better. Ill keep an eye on ebay, and post some photos when im finished. Again thanks for making my first visit to E46Zone so nice, I hope one day I can help someone as well. Shark PS found one for 25 quid, so ive ordered it. WOOT WOOT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260606452350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 thank you all so much, this does setback my Dynavin install somewhat lol, but its going to make my dash look alot better. Ill keep an eye on ebay, and post some photos when im finished. Again thanks for making my first visit to E46Zone so nice, I hope one day I can help someone as well. Shark PS found one for 25 quid, so ive ordered it. WOOT WOOT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260606452350 no probs dude, get some pics up when its all done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 For future reference for anyone searching the site there is an earlier and later model of the manual 'dial' type control unit. The older ones work mechanically using cables and the newer ones work via a wiring loom. So you cannot simply replace the control unit on all cars. I am still looking into the date which they changed to electronic actuation. It is quite possible that it was when the facelift car came out but this is to be confirmed. The OPs car is a 2005 so it's safe to say this will be the electrical connector type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKShark Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Dunno if this helps, but heres the back of my aircon control. Front: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Why aye thats a newer one so will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauly330 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Why were BMW still supplying tape head units in 2005? Surely no one still had tapes then? Dynavin and relocating the heater controls is going to bring your dash board bang up to date IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKShark Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Relocated Twist knobs, and fitted Dynavin till the new controls come. So just waiting for new aircon control panel. Thank you ALL so much for the help. For anyone reading this i had to modify the relocation panel ALOT to fit the twist control panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauly330 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Now looks a million times better. Good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Boy ACS3d Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Looks good buddy Will look even better once you get the digital climate control. How did you get on with fitting the Dynavin? Mine was a pig, especially getting all the wires in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 yep loads better mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKShark Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I didnt do anything special with the ipod and usb leads, just routed them into the glove box. Totally agree about all the wires, took about 20 attempts and even then it was a VERY tight fit. Going to try and tidy it up a bit behind the unit when I fit the Aircon control. Love the unit, only thing that annoys me at the moment, is it seems to mute the front speakers every time I press a button for a few seconds. Next mission is to get wolfncu working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Looks good dude : am concerened if you have modded the unit that the digital panel wont fit very well as it shouldnt need modding at all lol congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nereik23 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Bit of an old post I know... I was just wondering what mods were involved into getting that climate panel fitted into the sunglasses area.. Im looking at putting a Dynavin unit in my 316ti and not sure how the relocation of the climate control knobs would go. But looks like its been done. But to how much trouble.. lol Edited February 15, 2012 by nereik23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
