Message center retrofit

StevenWilliams · 18th May 2008, 08:49

Not that I doubt the seller but is it correct that if you buy the message center dash, inducator switch and LIGHT SWITCH MODULE, you don't need any work with a T4 to get it all working?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=270237440013

I thought the message center was linked with the VIN or ECU or something.

I'm really interested in this. I don't mind the car thinking it's done 70k for a while when it's really done 33k as I'd get all the new functionality.

SMC Trading · 18th May 2008, 09:18

Yep,

I did it on mine and it works fine, the only problem I had was the car they came off had traction control and mime diddn't so the traction control warning comes on, not yet had a chance to get it extinguished by T4 (if possible).

A great upgrade though, makes you keep an eye on your MPG and driving habbits.

Christopher · 18th May 2008, 09:19

It should work, but I expect the contrast in vin's will come up whenever connected to T4. The mileage info is stored in the IPK and backed up in the LSM. If both are "used" then you will inherit the mileage of the donor vehicle - if new, I would have thought a T4 session was required regardless ...

StevenWilliams · 18th May 2008, 19:03

Does this mean that my car would suddenly double in mileage to 77K. not good.

if I just swapped the front panels and left the light switch as original would that keep my mileage until I can visit a T4.

I want to upgrade to a messgae center but I also want ot keep the mileage I have as it's ultra low.

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Originally Posted by Christopher

It should work, but I expect the contrast in vin's will come up whenever connected to T4. The mileage info is stored in the IPK and backed up in the LSM. If both are "used" then you will inherit the mileage of the donor vehicle - if new, I would have thought a T4 session was required regardless ...

CDTi · 18th May 2008, 19:06

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Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

Does this mean that my car would suddenly double in mileage to 77K. not good.

if I just swapped the front panels and left the light switch as original would that keep my mileage until I can visit a T4.

I want to upgrade to a messgae center but I also want ot keep the mileage I have as it's ultra low.

You really need to buy a new IPK and have it programmed up, Steven.

Second-hand units cannot be re-programmed to a car. You may be able to get the mileage changed but it will probably cost less in the long run to buy a new cluster.

Christopher · 18th May 2008, 19:28

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Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

Does this mean that my car would suddenly double in mileage to 77K. not good.

if I just swapped the front panels and left the light switch as original would that keep my mileage until I can visit a T4.

I want to upgrade to a message center but I also want ot keep the mileage I have as it's ultra low.

The IPK would work, but the mileage will register an error as it would be different from the mileage on the LSM. You would still NOT be able to adjust the mileage on T4 - T4 will only sort it out if it is new ... even then, if you fit a new one and drive around a bit before getting it sorted through T4, I think it considers the IPK "old" after some mileage amount (200+ miles?)

Best to just buy a brand new one and do it on T4 straight away - Les has been very good at keeping us supplied with new IPKs - check him out

Cheers

18th May 2008, 08:49	#1
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Message center retrofit Not that I doubt the seller but is it correct that if you buy the message center dash, inducator switch and LIGHT SWITCH MODULE, you don't need any work with a T4 to get it all working? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=270237440013 I thought the message center was linked with the VIN or ECU or something. I'm really interested in this. I don't mind the car thinking it's done 70k for a while when it's really done 33k as I'd get all the new functionality. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

18th May 2008, 09:19	#3
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	It should work, but I expect the contrast in vin's will come up whenever connected to T4. The mileage info is stored in the IPK and backed up in the LSM. If both are "used" then you will inherit the mileage of the donor vehicle - if new, I would have thought a T4 session was required regardless ... __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

18th May 2008, 09:18	#2
SMC Trading I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Harlow Posts: 2,872 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Yep, I did it on mine and it works fine, the only problem I had was the car they came off had traction control and mime diddn't so the traction control warning comes on, not yet had a chance to get it extinguished by T4 (if possible). A great upgrade though, makes you keep an eye on your MPG and driving habbits.