Instrument Pack and LCM Details

Greeners · 5th April 2008, 19:52

Came from a BMW book, but applies to the 75/ZT range

Makes a bit more sense when it comes to swapping bits around.

DJW · 5th April 2008, 20:39

I mentioned that this might apply in the posts referring to auto lights, I am glad that you have confirmed this applies.
Should you have any queries please let me know.

ikorodu · 5th April 2008, 21:23

noting point 6 above, would this mean swapping the Ipk for a used one and severing the link to the link to the lights give a working ipk?

Rob

Simon · 5th April 2008, 21:26

Nope. Sorry.
The IPK upon failing to communicate with the LSM on our cars (from what I recall) will indicate the failure with the letters "Err" instead of the tip distance in the LCD segment display on the cluster. Also, any diagnostic work done on the car would show up ECU mis-matches. You also have the problem of if the donor car had a different setup to you car then the IPK may report warnings for systems not activated/fitted on your car (for example, traction control).

DJW · 5th April 2008, 21:29

There is also the possibilty of transferring the higher mileage of the 2 control units and it being displayed in the instrument cluster.

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5th April 2008, 20:39	#2
DJW Avid contributor MG ZT CDTI, MG ZT 160+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I mentioned that this might apply in the posts referring to auto lights, I am glad that you have confirmed this applies. Should you have any queries please let me know.

5th April 2008, 21:23	#3
ikorodu Loves to post Rover 75 Facelift Conn SE Tourer CDTi Manual Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 1 Post	noting point 6 above, would this mean swapping the Ipk for a used one and severing the link to the link to the lights give a working ipk? Rob

5th April 2008, 21:26	#4
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Nope. Sorry. The IPK upon failing to communicate with the LSM on our cars (from what I recall) will indicate the failure with the letters "Err" instead of the tip distance in the LCD segment display on the cluster. Also, any diagnostic work done on the car would show up ECU mis-matches. You also have the problem of if the donor car had a different setup to you car then the IPK may report warnings for systems not activated/fitted on your car (for example, traction control).

5th April 2008, 21:29	#5
DJW Avid contributor MG ZT CDTI, MG ZT 160+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There is also the possibilty of transferring the higher mileage of the 2 control units and it being displayed in the instrument cluster.