E34 OBC install (In German!)

ok, can't find the plug for the temp sensor  looked behind the o/s front foglight but nothing there!!  is the plug usually there or do you need to connect to the wiring loom? there are 4 unused plugs around the o/s headlight, none of which match the temp sensor, 3 are 2 pin and one 3 pin, are any of these the temp sender connection?

if not, how do you install it? assuming there should be some wires somewhere, the OBC plug has the connections on the back so where do the wires for the temp end up? anyone know?  it's too cold to drive, can't stand -37 degrees!!!

I think its only the pre face lift cars you can add the loom to (different fog lamp loom) if you haven't got the plug there on later models you'll have to source a plug and wire it back to the obc!

Warren

Thanks miles, this is good as it doesn't apply to me, i'll be putting the OBC in next week then  as well as my new boot lid (which isn't the best, has some scratches ans a small scab on the leading edge  but no big dent )

have a good Christmas all

Sorry Norrie, jumping in a bit here, i've just got the OBC for my car last night, (with surround, indicator, gong and temp sender) but i'm not aware of the coding plug issue you're talking about? and not sure if mine's is or isn't coded, can you enlighten me? I can also get another OBC the same as mine, they're from 1991 535i SE cars. if you're interested.

Regards

Jon

Good advice, I'll steer clear of the pre-93 OBC then. 

Paul

I haven't bought one yet, going to use either ebay or a breakers yard to get the bits.  From what I've read I just need to get an OBC-IV from an E34, apparently I shouldn't need to worry about coding plugs as I have the dash with check control.  I did hear that its best to steer clear of the E32 OBC (even though it will work) because the fuel tank is bigger in the E32 and will give dodgy readings?

Anything else to look out for?

Paul

Thanks Miles.  Think I'll be giving that a go in the new year then, I'm getting fed up of looking at the orange analogue clock

Paul

I know the indicator stalk with the button isn't essential but I'd like to do things properly... Does anyone know if the replacement indicator stalk needs to have wires taken directly to the OBC or does it just plug into the same connector as the non-OBC stalk?

I have to say I'm a bit nervous about removing the airbag to get behind the wheel to plug in the new stalk... even with the battery disconnected I'm sure it could still go bang!

Paul