Message center upgrade

StevenWilliams · 11th August 2008, 23:15

I am thinking of upgrading the IPK to a message center version.

I'm finding it difficult to get hold of a Petrol one with Orange lights. Could I get a diesel version and swap the guages over?

I noted in http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=10542 that is is quite easy to do but I'm not sure of the diffeences between the Petrol and Diesel variants.

CDTi · 11th August 2008, 23:36

I believe all the IPKs are the same. I have fitted a petrol IPK to my CDTi for a test and the rev counter was in the right position, but the reading on the overlay was obviously wrong.

You are probably aware that you will need to get the IPK coded to your car, of course.

StevenWilliams · 11th August 2008, 23:40

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Originally Posted by CDTi

You are probably aware that you will need to get the IPK coded to your car, of course.

Yeah I was aware of this. It's just getting hard to get an Orange Petrol unit. I am thinking of buying a Desiel model from SMC and swapping the dials thats all. After all I don;t want the nasty Desiel name over the petrol guage do I.

David3807 · 11th August 2008, 23:42

Would have thought that you would only need to change the dial on the Rev Counter.

CDTi · 11th August 2008, 23:48

It may be worth buying a cheapo secondhand unit on eBay and drive with it for a few miles to ensure that it works OK. Maybe some kindly member on here would have one to give you.

If everything looks OK then you could buy a new unit.

Don't expect diesel consumption figures when fitted to a petrol, of course

CDTi · 11th August 2008, 23:49

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Originally Posted by David3807

Would have thought that you would only need to change the dial on the Rev Counter.

The overlay comes in one piece, so you just change the whole lot.

StevenWilliams · 12th August 2008, 00:26

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Originally Posted by CDTi

It may be worth buying a cheapo secondhand unit on eBay and drive with it for a few miles to ensure that it works OK. Maybe some kindly member on here would have one to give you.

If everything looks OK then you could buy a new unit.

Don't expect diesel consumption figures when fitted to a petrol, of course

I think doing that would screw my mileage up. Using a second user unit would mean my car would adopt the higher mileage. As the cars only done 34K in 8 years I don't want to ruin that.

Rob75 · 12th August 2008, 00:38

i was just thinking, would it be possible to fit the message center screen in your original cluster without the message center?

just a thought....

Greeners · 12th August 2008, 02:52

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Originally Posted by Rob75

i was just thinking, would it be possible to fit the message center screen in your original cluster without the message center?

just a thought....

ISTR that someone on .ORG swapped the chips round without recoding....

CDTi · 12th August 2008, 08:49

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Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

I think doing that would screw my mileage up. Using a second user unit would mean my car would adopt the higher mileage.

That wouldn't happen, Steven. You will just get an "err" in the trip screen of the other unit. As long as you only drive for a short distance, the original will be fine when plugged back in. I did this with a new cluster and my original unit was fine when I returned it. Keith (the T4 expert) would probably clarify this.

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Originally Posted by Rob75

i was just thinking, would it be possible to fit the message center screen in your original cluster without the message center?

Good idea, but quite impossible.

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Originally Posted by Greeners

ISTR that someone on .ORG swapped the chips round without recoding....

I recall that also but I think it was a bit of red herring. IIRC, when the guy was questioned about it he couldn't clarify specifics.

11th August 2008, 23:15	#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 upgrade I am thinking of upgrading the IPK to a message center version. I'm finding it difficult to get hold of a Petrol one with Orange lights. Could I get a diesel version and swap the guages over? I noted in http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=10542 that is is quite easy to do but I'm not sure of the diffeences between the Petrol and Diesel variants. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

11th August 2008, 23:36	#2
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	I believe all the IPKs are the same. I have fitted a petrol IPK to my CDTi for a test and the rev counter was in the right position, but the reading on the overlay was obviously wrong. You are probably aware that you will need to get the IPK coded to your car, of course. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

11th August 2008, 23:48	#5
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	It may be worth buying a cheapo secondhand unit on eBay and drive with it for a few miles to ensure that it works OK. Maybe some kindly member on here would have one to give you. If everything looks OK then you could buy a new unit. Don't expect diesel consumption figures when fitted to a petrol, of course __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

12th August 2008, 00:38	#8
Rob75 Gets stuck in Jaguar Join Date: May 2008 Location: wellington, somerset Posts: 905 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i was just thinking, would it be possible to fit the message center screen in your original cluster without the message center? just a thought.... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11th August 2008, 23:42	#4
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Would have thought that you would only need to change the dial on the Rev Counter.