Where are you finding used E46 M3 clusters and DMEs for under $300 for both?
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$119 shipped for the cluster
you can get a DME without an EWS module for $150-200. you don't need the EWS module for the cluster to work, if that's all you wanted to use it for. MSS54 without a matched EWS module is basically useless without a $1200 re-flash, so they go cheap.
the only other snag is you likely need the E46 LCM to run the cluster indicators, or modify it to run the LED's manually (turn signals, etc). I haven't decided which way to do that yet.
keep in mind an E30 M3 cluster is at *least* $300.. and it may need SI board repairs, a new coding plug, odo gears, etc.Comment
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Question: I have a 325e and I've swap in an M50B25TU.
I have a 325i 7k cluster that I plugged in.
It all plugs in fine, but the 325i cluster has an extra big plug on the back. I think it's green?
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Nando
Are you saying it would be possible to use the e46 cluster for a regular M50 or S50-S52 swap?
Or just on a S54?
Sorry for the swap-noob question.alexw
(2) E30 tourings - sold, E30 M3 - sold, 89 325ix sedan, 91 318is slicktop
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Yes, but indirectly. You need an e46 ecu to drive the tach, coolant and oil temp gauges. Or build a CAN controller and figure out bmw's CAN messages... They give you the hardware adresses, and it adheres to the SAE standard, but the rest is unknown.Comment
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